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CCD Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is a Christian? | A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. |
| When did you become a Christian? | I became a Christian at Baptism. |
| What is a Sacrament? | A Sacrament an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. |
| What is the purpose of the Sacraments? | the purpose of the ssssSacraments are to -Sanctify us -Give worship to God -Build up the Body of Christ |
| Do Sacraments always give grace? | Yes, Sacraments always give grace if we receive them with the right dispositions. (Attitude) |
| What is Confirmation? | Confirmation is the Sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way to enable us to witness to Jesus Christ both in word and deed as committed Christians. |
| Who is the Holy Spirit who comes to us in Confirmation? | The holy Spirit who comes to us in Confirmation is the third person of the Blessed Trinity. |
| Is the holy Spirit God? | Yes, the Holy Spirit is God. |
| Is the Holy Spirit equal to the Father and the Son? | Yes, the Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and the Son. |
| How does the Holy Spirit come in Confirmation? | The bishop extends hands over those to be confirmed, and prays that they may receive the Holy Spirit, and anoints their foreheads with Chrism in the form of the cross. |
| How does the bishop confirm? | Our Confirmation by the bishop reminds us of the first Pentecost. |
| What is Chrism? | Chrism is oiled blessed by the bishop on Holy Thursday. It is a sign of the strength the Holy Spirit gives us to carry out a mission for Jesus. |
| What does the Bishop say when you are confirmed? | Bishop: Rose be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit Me:Amen Bishop: Peace be with you Me: And also with you |
| Why does the bishop anoint the forehead with Chrism in the form of the cross? | The Bishop anoints the forehead with Chrism in the for of the cross because the cross shows that the new task or mission will sometimes be difficult and he/she may have to suffer like Christ, her/his leader. |
| The effects of the Sacraments of Confirmation are? | A) an increase in sanctifying grace B) a spiritual character that helps the one who receives it to publicly profess and defend the faith |
| How often may the Sacrament of Confirmation be received? | Confirmation can be received only once. Like baptism Confirmation imprints a spiritual character. |
| What is the character of Confirmation? | The character of Confirmation is a spiritual and permanent mark that signifies that the person confirmed is a witness to Christ and a defender of the Faith. |
| Why can baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders be received only once? | Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders can only be received once because they imprint on the soul a spiritual mark, called a character, which lasts forever. |
| Why should all Catholics be confirmed? | All Catholics should be confirmed in order to be strengthened against the dangers to salvation and to be better prepared to defend their Catholic Faith. |
| What special preparation should I make to receive Confirmation? | In preparing to receive Confirmation I should pray, serve others, and now the chief mysteries or Faith and the duties of a Christian. We need to be instructed in the nature and effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
| What is required to be a sponsor in Confirmation? | A practicing Catholic, 16 years of age or older, already confirmed, to help the young person attain a mature faith by support, encouragement, and prayer |
| Which Sacraments are called the Sacraments of Initiation? | Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist |
| Why are Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist called the Sac Armenia of Initiation? | Christian Initiation is celebrated in Baptsim, confirmation, and Holy Eucarist. It is through these visible actions that a person becomes a member of the church. |
| Explain how these Sacraments are visible signs of initiation? | In Baptism Christians are reborn In Confirmation Christians are strengthened In Holy Eucharist Christians are sustained |
| The person who is Confirmed should be able to describe the first Pentecost. | The account may be found in the Scriptures, Acts of the Apostles-Chapter Two |
| In what form did the Holy Spirit come upon the Apostles at the First Pentecost? | The Holy Spirit that came upon the Apostles at the first Pentecost is the form of tongues of fire. |
| What are the Theological Virtues? | The three theological virtues are Faith, Hope and Charity. |
| What are the cardinal Virtues? | The Cardinal virtues are justice, prudence, fortitude, and temperance. |
| What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. | The gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of The Lord |
| What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit? | Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, and self-control. |
| What are all of the Sacramentals? | Holy water, ashes, palms, rosary, priest blessing, chrism (other oils), medal,statue, candle, crucifix, holy picture, and scapular |