Theology 10 Part 2 Flashcards
(28 cards)
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Greek word for Baptism
baptizein
Inquirer
A person interested in being baptized in the Catholic Church begins by becoming this.
When does RCIA come to fulfillment?
Easter Vigil
Catechuman
an unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal STUDY, REFLECTION, and PRAYER.
Symbol of the Risen Christ
Paschal candle
Purpose of Baptism
Through Baptism, we become members of the Church. We become members that share the mission of the Good News. We are plunged into death and rise in new life in Christ. Baptism cleanses us of Original Sin. It renewsus in Jesus Christ.
How does the Rite of Baptism begin?
It begins with the reception of the child/person
Theological terms for the gifts of Baptism
charisms, effects
Original Sin
the sin of the first man and woman, who disobeyed God’s command by choosing to follow their own will and so lost their original holiness and became subject to death, which is passed on to us.
St. Paul says that before Christ we were slaves to what?
SIn and death
Describe the prefigurement of Baptism from the Old Testament.
The Jordon River was the prefigurement of Baptism. The Israelites had to cross it in order to reach the Promised Land. In the same river, John the Baptist baptized sinners.
The Israelites passed through the Red Sea to freedom. This foreshadows how we pass through water in Baptism to freedom from Original Sin.
Our Bodies are considered what?
Temples of the Holy Spirit
Mystagogy
a period of catechesis following the reception of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation that aims to more fully initiate people into the mystery of Christ.
Confirmation
With Baptism and the Eucharist, one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Through the outpouring of the special gifts of the Holy Spirit, Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by confirming or “sealing” the baptized person’s union with Christ and by equipping that person for the active participation in the life of the Chruch. Bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation.
Baptism
The first of the Seven Sacraments and one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation by which one becomes a member of the Chruch and a new creature in Christ.
Catechesis
the process by which Christians of all ages are taught the essentials of Christian doctrine and are formed as disciples of Christ.
Sacred Chrism
perfumed olive oil consecrated by the bishop that is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Orders.
Elect
The title given to the catechumans after the Rite of Election while they are in the final period of preparation for the Sacraments of Christina Initiation.
Scrutinies
Rites within RCIA that support and strengthen the elect through prayers and intercession exorcism.
Baptism of Desire
When someone knew the Baptism was necessary and desired it, but was unable to receive Baptism before death. Living their lives to the best that they understood.
Apostolic Succession
The uninterrupted passing on apostolic preaching and authority from the Apostles directly to all bishops. It is accomplished through the laying on of hands during Holy Orders. Jesus instituted Holy Orders at the Last Supper.
Common priesthood of the faithful
The name for the priesthood shared by all who are baptized. The baptized share in the one priesthood of Jesus Christby participating in his mission as a priest, prophet, and king.
Ordinary minister of Confirmation
the bishop
