The 7 sacraments

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE? Baptism is the sacrament of initiation

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Baptism is the ____ sacrament through which you are joined with Christ and the Church, which is why no other sacrament may be received without baptism.

Answer 2

first

Question 3

In baptism, you are trying to make amends for your ____ sin.

Answer 3

initial sin

Question 4

A Christian ceremony in which a person has water poured on their head, or is covered for a brief time in water, to show that that person has become a member of the Christian Church.

Answer 4

Baptism

Question 5

Baptizein is of ____ origin which means to immerse or baptize.

Answer 5

Greek

Question 6

Baptismos is of ____ origin which means ceremonial washing

Answer 6

Latin

Question 7

Baptesme is of ____ origin.

Answer 7

Old French

Question 8

Who started Baptism?

Answer 8

Jesus. John the Baptist baptized Jesus but Jesus was the first one to be baptized, therefore He is the one who started it.

Question 9

Where and when did John the Baptist baptize many people after Jesus?

Answer 9

river Jordan in Palestine, about 2000 years ago

Question 10

TRUE or FALSE? Ash Wednesday was the day the disciples started preaching as part of the beginning of the Christian Church

Answer 10

FALSE. Pentecost is the correct answer.

Question 11

TRUE or FALSE? 3000 people were baptized in Jerusalem on Pentecost

Answer 11

TRUE. This marked the beginning of the Christian Church.

Question 12

TRUE or FALSE? The roots of Christian baptism can be traced back to the Jewish tradition of ritual purification called “vahmik”. This ritual involved immersion in water to symbolize purification and a new beginning

Answer 12

FALSE. This ritual is called “mikvah”.

Question 13

TRUE or FALSE? In the early church, baptism performed by immersion in a river or pool was prohibited.

Answer 13

FALSE. Baptism was performed by immersion in a river or pool during this time.

Question 14

TRUE or FALSE? Baptism can be done by any baptized Catholic, as long as the situation is an emergency and if the reason is “with the intention of doing what the church does”

Answer 14

FALSE. This can also be done by a non-Catholic.

Question 15

TRUE or FALSE? Baptism can be repeated since the renouncing of sins can be renewed once the baptized infant is at an older age.

Answer 15

FALSE. Baptism cannot be repeated. As the sacrament of rebirth, in which the baptized person is made new and permanently sealed with the spiritual mark

Question 16

TRUE or FALSE? Baptism can be repeated since the renouncing of sins can be renewed once the baptized infant is at an older age.

Answer 16

FALSE. As the sacrament of rebirth, in which the baptized person is made new and permanently sealed with the spiritual mark of belonging to Christ. Hence, baptism cannot be repeated.

Question 17

Godparents in Baptism should be at least ___ years old and must be an active member of the church who has received the sacraments of confirmation and communion.

Answer 17

16

Question 18

What are the 8 procedures in Baptism?

Answer 18

1. Sign of the Cross
2. Reading from the Scripture
3. Exorcism and Anointing
4. Blessing the Baptismal Water
5. Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith
6. Essential Rite of The Sacrament
7. The Anointing with Sacred Chrism
8. Reception of the White Garment and the Candle

Question 19

“Baptism” is traditionally called as?

Answer 19

“Illumination”, wherein the Holy Spirit fills the heart and mind with the light of revealed truth and initiates the response of faith.

Question 20

How many times does the bishop, priest, or deacon pour water on the candidate in Baptism?

Answer 20

Three times.

Question 21

What signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism?

Answer 21

The sacred Chrism.

Question 22

In Baptism, white is a symbol of what?

Answer 22

Purity and Cleanliness. This is why infants are usually wrapped in white garments, so that they are wrapped in God’s love.

Question 23

In Baptism, the candle is a sign that?

Answer 23

Jesus is the light of the world.

Question 24

What is the most special sacrament?

Answer 24

The Holy Eucharist.

Question 25

Eucharist is derived from the ____ word eucharistia which means thanksgiving.

Answer 25

Greek

Question 26

This sacrament assists a person in upholding their baptismal promise to serve others and bear witness to Christ.

Answer 26

The sacrament of COnfirmation

Question 27

What are the 7 procedures in Confirmation?

Answer 27

1. Reading from the Scripture
2. Presentation of the Candidates
3. Homily
4. Renewal of Baptismal Promises
5. Laying on of Hands
6. Anointing with Chrism
7. Prayer of the Faithful & Conclusion

Question 28

Which sacrament allows believers to received the forgiveness of sins through the ministry of the church?

Answer 28

TRUE.

Charot, Reconciliation.

Question 29

This sacrament is administered to individuals who are seriously ill or facing death

Answer 29

Anointing of the Sick

Question 30

The purpose of Anointing of the Sick is to provide ______ and ______ physical healing to those in need.

Answer 30

spiritual and physical

Question 31

TRUE or FALSE? Anointing of the Sick is only for those in imminent danger of death.

Answer 31

FALSE. It is not only for those in imminent danger of death, but also for those undergoing major surgery or suffering from chronic illnesses.

Question 32

This sacrament is the sacrament by which the apostles’ mission, which was given to them by Christ, is carried out in the Church until the end of time.

Answer 32

Holy Orders.

Question 33

What are the three degrees that make up the sacrament of holy orders?

Answer 33

The episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.

Question 34

This sacrament declares marriage between two baptized individuals to be a sacrament, it means that the couple’s union embodies in a special way the unbreakable love that Christ has for his followers.

Answer 34

Matrimony.