Triduum, Easter, Baptistry, and Initiation

Question 1

When does Lent end?

Answer 1

Sunset of Holy Thursday.

Question 2

What is the Triduum?

Answer 2

The three days that start at the end of Lent celebrating Jesus’s passion, death, and resurrection ending on Easter at Sunset.

Question 3

What is the paschal mystery we celebrate during the Triduum?

Answer 3

Jesus’s suffering, death, and resurrection.

Question 4

What two events do we remember at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday?

Answer 4

The Institution of the Eucharist and the Washing of the Feet.

Question 5

What command did Jesus give us at the Last Supper?

Answer 5

Love on another as I have loved you.

Question 6

On which day do we remember how Jesus died for us?

Answer 6

Good Friday.

Question 7

What do we light at the beginning of the Easter Vigil?

Answer 7

New fire, then the Paschal Candle.

Question 8

What do we reject in the baptismal promises?

Answer 8

Satan, sin, all his empty works, and all his empty promises

Question 9

What words are used when a person is baptized?

Answer 9

I baptize you in the [ Sign of the Cross ]

Question 10

What prayer do we say after the homily each Sunday to profess our faith?

Answer 10

Apostle’s Creed.

Question 11

What do we celebrate on Easter Sunday?

Answer 11

The Ressurection of Jesus.

Question 12

Who told the apostles about the resurrection of Jesus?

Answer 12

Mary Magdalene and the other Holy women.

Question 13

How many days did Jesus remain on earth before he ascended into heaven?

Answer 13

40 days, for people to believe.

Question 14

How did the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognize Jesus?

Answer 14

Jesus broke bread with them.

Question 15

On which day each week do Christians gather to break bread?

Answer 15

Sunday.

Question 16

What is the source and summit of our Christian life?

Answer 16

The Holy Eucharist.

Question 17

Which Sunday is the center of the entire Church or liturgical year?

Answer 17

Easter.

Question 18

How do we determine what date to celebrate Easter?

Answer 18

The Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon.

Question 19

What is the liturgical color for Easter?

Answer 19

White or gold.

Question 20

How long does the Easter season last?

Answer 20

50 days.

Question 21

What is the large container for water used at baptism?

Answer 21

The baptismal font.

Question 22

What is the large candle on a tall stand blessed and lit during the Easter Vigil?

Answer 22

The Paschal Candle.

Question 23

What is the special area of the church containing the baptismal font and used for baptisms?

Answer 23

The baptistry

Question 24

What are the small bowls by the doors of the church that are filled with holy water we use to bless ourselves?

Answer 24

Holy water fonts

Question 25

What small cupboard holds the blessed oils?

Answer 25

The ambry

Question 26

Which oil is used to anoint the newly baptized?

Answer 26

The Oil of Chrism.

Question 27

What do the newly baptized receive with the words "receive the light of Christ?"

Answer 27

The Holy Spirit.

Question 28

What does the baptismal garment symbolize?

Answer 28

Put on Christ.

Question 29

What color is the baptismal garment?

Answer 29

White.

Question 30

What white cloth, reminding us of our baptism, is placed on the casket at the beginning of a funeral?

Answer 30

A pall.

Question 31

Unbaptized adults prepare for the sacraments on initiation through what process?

Answer 31

RCIA.

Question 32

What is the person called who asks about becoming a follower of Christ?

Answer 32

An inquirer.

Question 33

What are inquirers marked with when they are welcomed into the catechumenate?

Answer 33

Sign of the Cross.

Question 34

What are inquirers called once they are accepted in the catechumenate?

Answer 34

Catechumens.

Question 35

What do catechumens hear and learn to follow?

Answer 35

The Word of God.

Question 36

What oil is used to anoint and strengthen those preparing for baptism?

Answer 36

Oil of the Catechumens.

Question 37

What do we call the baptized person who accompanies a catechumen on this journey?

Answer 37

A sponsor.

Question 38

When is the final intense period of accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ and renouncing sin?

Answer 38

Lent.

Question 39

When do the elect celebrate the sacraments of initiation

Answer 39

Easter Vigil.

Question 40

What are the three sacraments of initiation?

Answer 40

Baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist.