Religion Final Flashcards
(36 cards)
Necessary for Initiation into the Church.
Confirmation, Baptism, and Eucharist
Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit was fulfilled on _____.
Pentecost
What does the oil symbolize?
Abundance and healing
The name of Confirmation in the Eastern Church.
Chrismation
In the early centuries, confirmation was administered along with___.
Baptism
Four ways the Rite of Confirmation highlights the intimate connection between Confirmation and Baptism.
1) Calls for all converts to celebrate Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
2) Each Confirmand is encouraged to use his or her baptismal name as a confirmation name.
3) The church encourages baptismal Godparents to also act as confirmation sponsors.
4) The Rite of Confirmation includes a public renewal of baptismal promises of faith.
During the Rite of Confirmation, the candidate publically__________.
Renews their baptismal promises
What is the purpose of the laying on of hands by the bishop?
completes the graces of Baptism.
What are the specific requirements to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
baptized
Age of Reason
received the Sacraments of penance and Reconciliation.
What is the “Restored Order”?
Baptism is followed by Confirmation rather than Eucharist.
Who is usually the minister of Confirmation for adults who receive all three Sacraments at Easter Vigil.
Priest
Helps us to see the big picture, the real meaning or truth, the “spirit of the law”
Understanding
Helps us open ourselves to knowing God and our religion in a deeper way.
knowledge
Enables us to give God true worship and praise and to show proper respect for God
piety
Helps us to keep our priorities straight and to seek God’s kingdom first.
Wisdom
Helps us to never underestimate God and to fear offending God
fear of the lord
Helps us to stand up courageously for our beliefs and to remain true to them
fortitude
Helps us to give good advice to others as they try to live their Christian faith.
counsel
What are two reasons God established marriage?
1) For the unity of the husband and the wife
2) For the procreation and education of children.
Which sacrament does matrimony intensify?
Baptism
Why was polygamy practiced by the Israelites and the neighboring people?
Polygamy was a sign of prosperity and wealth and would ensure a male heir.
What is the difference between a divorce and a declaration of nullity?
- Divorce only ends a civil marriage
- Declaration of nullity is not permitted by the Church and states that a marriage was never valid and never met the requirements for a valid marriage in the church.
Why does the Church oppose cohabitation?
Cohabitation contradicts the dignity of marriage, weakens fidelity, and uproots the family.
Why does the church oppose same-sex marriage?
Same-sex marriage is oxymoronic; one of the key purposes of marriage is procreation.