Theology Baptism Test Flashcards
3 types of baptism
By water
By blood
By desire
Baptistery
Separately built area or structure around the baptismal font
Elements of the rite of baptism
Sign of cross Word of God Exorcisms Blessing the water Anointing with perfumed oil Receiving white garment Receiving a lit candle
How are we transformed by Baptism?
Faith, Hope, and Love
Confirmation
The sacrament which marks our coming of age in faith
439
The word confirmatio first used to describe post-baptismal anointings
1274
Confirmation becomes one of the official 7 sacraments
1545
Confirmation is defended as a sacrament
What is the age for confirmation today?
11-18
Celebrating the sacrament of confirmation
Each confirmed chooses a special name, each confirmed chooses 2 sponsors or spiritual mentors
What is confirmation celebrated by?
Bishop
What is the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom Understanding Counsel Fortitude Knowledge Piety Fear of the Lord
Graces received from the sacrament of Confirmation….
Help us remain faithful to Christ
The necessity of Baptism
God desires all people to be saved