Test 1 Study

Question 1

7 Sacraments and why they are performed:

Answer 1

1. Baptism: cleanse people of original sin and welcomes them into the Christian community
2. Eucharist: receiving the body and blood of Christ is symbolic
3. Reconciliation
4. Conformation
5. Marriage
6. Holy orders
7. Anointing of the sick

Question 2

“Other” rituals:

Answer 2

1. Funerals, to gain closure
2. Birthdays, to celebrate the life of an individual
3. ANZAC, to remember the lost soldiers of Australia
4. Christmas, to celebrate Jesus’s birth
5. Easter, to celebrate the death of Jesus on the cross

Question 3

What is a life cycle ritual, what are 3 examples

Answer 3

Baptism, Eucharist, reconciliation, confirmation, marriage, holy orders, anointing of the the sick

Eg. Barmitsfa, birthdays, graduation

Question 4

4 steps for the right of baptism in adults

Answer 4

1. Pre-Catechumen enquiry period
2. Catechumen period
3. Period of purification and enlightenment
4. Deepening of faith- Mystagogy

Question 5

Stages of R.C.I.A

Answer 5

Stage 1: (rite if welcome) candidates make initial inquiry about catholic faith
Stage 2: (rite if election) a period of learning the teachings of the Catholic initiation
Stage 3: (sacraments of initiation)
Stage 4: (missioning ceremony) having received the sacraments at the Easter Vigil the new Catholics reflect on the direction of their lives

Question 6

What is the R.C.I.A? (What’s it stand for)

Answer 6

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Question 7

Who are sponsors?

Answer 7

They are practicing Catholics who offer support along the way

Question 8

Who are Catechists ?

Answer 8

Practicing Catholics who fake on the responsibility to share the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ

Question 9

Define rituals:

Answer 9

Symbolic behaviours that people perform, before, during and after a meaningful event.

Question 10

Do Buddhists prey? If not, what do they do

Answer 10

No, Buddhists don’t prey, they meditate- during this time Buddhists connect with their inner spirit and use this time to ask their God for forgiveness and guidance

Question 11

Is meditation a celebration for Buddhists?

Answer 11

No this is not considered as a celebration

Question 12

Is meditation a ritual for Buddhists?

Answer 12

Yes this is a ritual for Buddhists

Question 13

What are some events for Buddhists?

Answer 13

Buddhists celebrate certain events- example, reincarnation, Buddhists believe that when a buddhist dies they become a Larma. This is the Buddhists spiritual animal.

Question 14

Is their a sign or symbol for meditation in Buddhism?

Answer 14

No their is not