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Sacraments & Symbols
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a sacrament? | A sacred sign given by God that gives grace and brings us closer to Him. |
| What is the difference between a sign and a symbol? | A sign has a clear, direct meaning. A symbol has a deeper, spiritual meaning. |
| What does the word “sacrament” come from? | It comes from “sacred,” meaning holy. |
| What are the three categories of the sacraments? | Initiation, Healing, and Service. |
| Which sacraments belong to each category? | Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Healing: Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick Service: Matrimony, Holy Orders |
| What is the purpose of Baptism? | To cleanse from original sin and welcome the person into the Church. |
| What does water symbolize in Baptism? | Cleansing and new life in Christ. |
| What does the white garment symbolize? | Purity and being a new creation in Christ. |
| What is original sin? | The sin inherited from Adam and Eve’s disobedience. |
| Who can be baptized and who performs it? | Anyone not yet baptized can receive it; a priest or deacon performs it. |
| What happens during Confirmation? | A person confirms their faith and receives the Holy Spirit fully. |
| What are the signs and symbols of Confirmation? | Laying on of hands, anointing with chrism oil, bishop’s words, white garment. |
| Name three Gifts of the Holy Spirit. | Wisdom, Understanding, Courage (Fortitude). |
| What is the role of the bishop in Confirmation? | He anoints the candidate and calls down the Holy Spirit. |
| What is the Eucharist? | The sacrament remembering Jesus’ Last Supper and sacrifice. |
| What do the bread and wine represent? | The Body and Blood of Christ. |
| Why is the Eucharist special? | It unites Catholics with Jesus and with each other. |
| What is the purpose of Reconciliation? | To confess sins and receive forgiveness from God. |
| What are the four parts of Reconciliation? | Contrition (sorrow), Confession, Absolution, and Penance. |
| What is the purpose of Anointing of the Sick? | To bring healing, comfort, and strength from God. |
| What does the Oil of the Sick symbolize? | God’s healing and the presence of the Holy Spirit. |
| What is Holy Orders? | The sacrament where men are ordained as deacon, priest, or bishop. |
| What are the roles in Holy Orders? | Deacon: assists and serves Priest: celebrates Mass, forgives sins Bishop: leads diocese and ordains others |
| What is Matrimony and what symbol represents it? | A lifelong covenant of love; symbolized by wedding rings. |
| What Bible verse supports marriage? | Mark 10:7-9 – “The two shall become one flesh.” |
| What Bible verse instructs Baptism? | Matthew 28:19 – “Baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” |
| What scripture is linked to the Eucharist? | Luke 22:19-20 – The Last Supper. |
| What verse supports forgiveness of sins? | John 20:23 – “If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven.” |
| Which sacraments can only be received once? Why? | Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders – they leave a permanent spiritual mark. |
| Why are sacraments important to Catholics? | They bring God’s grace, help people grow spiritually, and connect them to the Church. |
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