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Catholic Liturgy and Sacraments
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Catholic Liturgy and Sacraments
Catholic Liturgy and Sacraments
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How is the term Catechumen defined in the context of Christian Initiation?
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An unbaptized person who is preparing to receive all of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.
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Who are the Neophytes according to the Chapter 6 vocabulary?
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Those newly received into the Church through the sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.
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What does the acronym RCIA stand for and what is its purpose?
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; it is the process that prepares adults for entrance into the Catholic Church.
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What defines the Essential Rite of a liturgical celebration?
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That portion of the liturgical celebration of a sacrament that is strictly necessary for the sacrament to be valid.
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What is Chrism and what does it represent in the sacraments?
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Blessed perfumed oil used for anointing in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders; it represents the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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What is the dual meaning of the term Rite in the Catholic Church?
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The manner/form of celebrating sacraments and rituals, and the principal historical rituals (e.g., Roman or Byzantine Rite).
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What is the Epiclesis in the Eucharistic liturgy?
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The prayer that petitions God to send the Holy Spirit to transform bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
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How is the season of Advent defined in the liturgical year?
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The four-week season that prepares for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas.
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What characterizes the liturgical season of Lent?
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A season of intensified prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Christ’s Resurrection and our Redemption at Easter.
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What is the Triduum and why is it significant?
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The three-day long liturgy that is the Church's most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery.
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How are Sacramentals defined in the provided material?
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An outward sign of an invisible grace; an efficacious symbol that brings about the spiritual reality to which it points.
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What are Icons in the context of Christian tradition?
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Religious images or paintings that are traditional among many Eastern Christians.
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What is the meaning of the term Transubstantiation?
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A 'change of substance' where bread and wine become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
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Q1: What does the word liturgy mean?
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Liturgy means the public worship of the Church where people gather to praise God and celebrate the sacraments.
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Q2: How does Jesus make his saving actions present to us in the liturgy?
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Through the holy spirit
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Q3: Name some of the various special ministries performed at liturgies.
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Lectors, altar servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, choir members, musicians, ushers, and priests or deacons.
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Q4: How is the Father at work through the Church’s liturgy?
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The Father is acknowledged as the source and end of all blessings of creation and salvation.
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Q4: How is the Son (Christ) at work through the Church’s liturgy?
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The Son makes his work of redemption present, acting as the High Priest who offers himself to the Father.
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Q4: How is the Holy Spirit at work through the Church’s liturgy?
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The Holy Spirit prepares the assembly to meet Christ, recalls his mystery, and makes his saving work active through transforming power.
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Q5: Who instituted the Seven Sacraments?
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Jesus Christ
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Q6: What did Jesus use to proclaim the Kingdom of God?
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Jesus used parables and signs (such as anointing of the sick).
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Q7: What does it mean that sacraments are efficacious signs?
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They actually do what they symbolize (for example, Baptism truly cleanses sin).
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Q7: Who instituted the sacraments and to whom were they entrusted?
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They were instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church.
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Q7: What do sacraments dispense to those who receive them with the right disposition?
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They dispense divine life (grace).
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Q7: What two components make up the visible rites of sacraments?
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Matter and form
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Q7: Who is the one that acts through the sacraments to sanctify the believer?
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The Holy Spirit
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Q7: In what sense are sacraments necessary for salvation?
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They are necessary because they are the primary means of union with Christ.
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Q8: Which sacrament represents the sharing of a common meal in Christ?
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The Sacrament of the Eucharist
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Q9: Why can Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders only be received once?
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Because they imprint an indelible spiritual mark.
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Q10: List the Seven Sacraments recognized by the Church.
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Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the sick, Matrimony, and Holy orders.