Lent Reflection: Stop, Look, and Listen

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What central theme of the Lenten journey is illustrated by the metaphor of a grain of wheat that must die to produce life?

Selfishness and ambition

Universal doubt and faith

Cultural and religious boundaries

Resurrection and new life (correct)

According to the Gospel of John, what does Jesus emphasize as crucial for those who choose to follow Him?

Pursuing personal desires

Cultural and religious isolation

Serving God and others (correct)

Avoiding self-denial

What message does Jesus convey by stating that He will draw all people to Himself upon being lifted up from the earth?

Emphasis on earthly power

Salvation is only for a select few

Universal salvation for believers (correct)

Rejection of cultural boundaries

What do the varied responses from the crowd to Jesus' mission affirm in terms of believers' experiences?

Challenge of faith and doubt Signup and view all the answers

Among the themes highlighted, which one exemplifies a life dedicated to serving God and others?

Self-denial and service Signup and view all the answers

What concept is emphasized through Jesus' death and resurrection according to the text?

Universal salvation for all believers Signup and view all the answers

Why does Baptism unite us with Christ’s death?

To renew our old self in the new life Signup and view all the answers

What do the blood and water symbolize that flow from the pierced side of the crucified Christ?

Baptism and the Eucharist Signup and view all the answers

According to St. Augustine, what happens when the word is brought to the material element in a sacrament?

The material element becomes a sacrament Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the long period of catechumenate before Baptism in the early Church?

It ensured a deep understanding of Christian teachings before Baptism Signup and view all the answers

In infant Baptism, what role does the catechumenate play?

It is no longer applicable in infant Baptism Signup and view all the answers

What are the three effects of Baptism according to Catholic teaching?

Purifies, justifies, sanctifies Signup and view all the answers

What is the first prefiguration of salvation by Baptism in the Bible?

Noah's ark Signup and view all the answers

How does water symbolize life and death according to the Catechism?

Water symbolizes life when springing up from the earth, and death when still and inert. Signup and view all the answers

What mission did Christ give to His apostles after the Resurrection?

To make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Christ submit Himself to the baptism of St. John the Baptist?

To fulfill all righteousness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the names mentioned as prefigurations of salvation by Baptism?

Resurrection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the three main ways the Old Testament prefigures salvation by Baptism is not mentioned in the text?

The parting of the waters of the Nile River. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of the season of Lent?

To stop, look, and listen in order to witness God's consolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Commandments and the Christian community according to the passage?

The Commandments shape the community by establishing the moral standard of living as Christians Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Jesus' self-offering in the Eucharist according to the passage?

Jesus' self-offering in the Eucharist is a concrete manifestation of our love for God and neighbor Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the temple in the Jewish tradition according to the passage?

The temple was one of the three most important things in the life of the Jews, along with the land and the king Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the significance of the human body in the Christian tradition?

The human body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and should be honored and treated with sacredness and holiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message of the Commandments according to the passage?

The Commandments are a manifestation of our love for God and neighbor Signup and view all the answers

What does the white baptismal garment symbolize?

The person baptized has put on Christ Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between Holy Communion and infant Baptism in the West?

The child is brought to the altar when the Our Father is prayed Signup and view all the answers

Why do little children have need of Baptism?

They are born with a fallen human nature and tainted by original sin Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the catechumenate?

To introduce candidates to the knowledge of the Liturgy and Faith Signup and view all the answers

What does the baptismal candle symbolize?

The person baptized has been enlightened by Christ Signup and view all the answers

Where in the New Testament is the baptism of infants implied?

When it reports that whole households received baptism Signup and view all the answers