Triduum, Easter, Baptistry, and Initiation Flashcards
When does Lent end?
Sunset of Holy Thursday.
What is the Triduum?
The three days that start at the end of Lent celebrating Jesus’s passion, death, and resurrection ending on Easter at Sunset.
What is the paschal mystery we celebrate during the Triduum?
Jesus’s suffering, death, and resurrection.
What two events do we remember at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday?
The Institution of the Eucharist and the Washing of the Feet.
What command did Jesus give us at the Last Supper?
Love on another as I have loved you.
On which day do we remember how Jesus died for us?
Good Friday.
What do we light at the beginning of the Easter Vigil?
New fire, then the Paschal Candle.
What do we reject in the baptismal promises?
Satan, sin, all his empty works, and all his empty promises
What words are used when a person is baptized?
I baptize you in the [ Sign of the Cross ]
What prayer do we say after the homily each Sunday to profess our faith?
Apostle’s Creed.
What do we celebrate on Easter Sunday?
The Ressurection of Jesus.
Who told the apostles about the resurrection of Jesus?
Mary Magdalene and the other Holy women.
How many days did Jesus remain on earth before he ascended into heaven?
40 days, for people to believe.
How did the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognize Jesus?
Jesus broke bread with them.
On which day each week do Christians gather to break bread?
Sunday.
What is the source and summit of our Christian life?
The Holy Eucharist.
Which Sunday is the center of the entire Church or liturgical year?
Easter.
How do we determine what date to celebrate Easter?
The Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon.
What is the liturgical color for Easter?
White or gold.
How long does the Easter season last?
50 days.
What is the large container for water used at baptism?
The baptismal font.
What is the large candle on a tall stand blessed and lit during the Easter Vigil?
The Paschal Candle.
What is the special area of the church containing the baptismal font and used for baptisms?
The baptistry
What are the small bowls by the doors of the church that are filled with holy water we use to bless ourselves?
Holy water fonts
What small cupboard holds the blessed oils?
The ambry
Which oil is used to anoint the newly baptized?
The Oil of Chrism.
What do the newly baptized receive with the words “receive the light of Christ?”
The Holy Spirit.
What does the baptismal garment symbolize?
Put on Christ.
What color is the baptismal garment?
White.
What white cloth, reminding us of our baptism, is placed on the casket at the beginning of a funeral?
A pall.
Unbaptized adults prepare for the sacraments on initiation through what process?
RCIA.
What is the person called who asks about becoming a follower of Christ?
An inquirer.
What are inquirers marked with when they are welcomed into the catechumenate?
Sign of the Cross.
What are inquirers called once they are accepted in the catechumenate?
Catechumens.
What do catechumens hear and learn to follow?
The Word of God.
What oil is used to anoint and strengthen those preparing for baptism?
Oil of the Catechumens.
What do we call the baptized person who accompanies a catechumen on this journey?
A sponsor.
When is the final intense period of accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ and renouncing sin?
Lent.
When do the elect celebrate the sacraments of initiation
Easter Vigil.
What are the three sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist.
