Summer Test Flashcards
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What is a ritual?
A ritual is a sequence of activities involving actions, words and objects, performed in a specific place according to a set sequence.
What is a religious ritual?
A religious ritual is a ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a set order that have a religious and symbolic value.
What are symbols?
A symbol can be a picture, an image, an object, a gesture or an action that represents something and it can mean different things to different people.
Define and give examples of a rite of passage?
Rites of passage are important moments in people’s lives that are religious in a way. E.g: birth, marriage and death
What are some reasons why people pray?
- People pray to feel close to god. 2.to say they are sorry. 3. To ask for something. 4.To help someone.
What are the different types of prayer?
Vocal, silent, individual, communal, formal and informal.
What are some challenges when praying?
- Not having enough time. 2. Being embarrassed. 3.not knowing what to say. 4. Not having enough faith.
What are the symbols of baptism?
Holy water, paschal candle, catechumen oil, oil of chrism and the white garment
What does the holy water represent?
The belief that the water will wash away original sin.
What does the paschal candle represent?
The light of the world.
What does the catechumens oil represent?
It is a symbol of strength.
What does the oil of chrism represent?
It represents that they have now been chosen to serve god
What does the white garment represent?
The garmet symbolise being clothed in Jesus and the colour white represents the purity and innocence as the child begins a new life as a follower of Jesus.
What is the first stage of baptism?
Priest welcomes the parents and godparents
What is the second stage of baptism?
The sign of the cross
What is the third stage of baptism?
Passages of the bible read by the priest
What is the fourth stage of baptism?
Priest delivers a sermon?
What is the fifth stage of baptism?
Oil of catechumens
What is the sixth stage of baptism?
Water is blessed and parents and godparents make a set of promises
What is the seventh stage of baptism?
Water poured over babies head three times
What is the eighth stage of baptism?
Oil of chrism and baby wrapped in white garment wille parents light the pascal candle.
What is the first stage of the naming ceremony?
Welcoming and introduction
What is the second stage of the naming ceremony.
Parents saying some words about being new parents
What is the third stage of the naming ceremony?
Grandparents light a candle
