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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?
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?
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?
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?
What do the varied responses from the crowd to Jesus' mission affirm in terms of believers' experiences?
Among the themes highlighted, which one exemplifies a life dedicated to serving God and others?
Among the themes highlighted, which one exemplifies a life dedicated to serving God and others?
What concept is emphasized through Jesus' death and resurrection according to the text?
What concept is emphasized through Jesus' death and resurrection according to the text?
Why does Baptism unite us with Christ’s death?
Why does Baptism unite us with Christ’s death?
What do the blood and water symbolize that flow from the pierced side of the crucified Christ?
What do the blood and water symbolize that flow from the pierced side of the crucified Christ?
According to St. Augustine, what happens when the word is brought to the material element in a sacrament?
According to St. Augustine, what happens when the word is brought to the material element in a sacrament?
What was the significance of the long period of catechumenate before Baptism in the early Church?
What was the significance of the long period of catechumenate before Baptism in the early Church?
In infant Baptism, what role does the catechumenate play?
In infant Baptism, what role does the catechumenate play?
What are the three effects of Baptism according to Catholic teaching?
What are the three effects of Baptism according to Catholic teaching?
What is the first prefiguration of salvation by Baptism in the Bible?
What is the first prefiguration of salvation by Baptism in the Bible?
How does water symbolize life and death according to the Catechism?
How does water symbolize life and death according to the Catechism?
What mission did Christ give to His apostles after the Resurrection?
What mission did Christ give to His apostles after the Resurrection?
Why did Christ submit Himself to the baptism of St. John the Baptist?
Why did Christ submit Himself to the baptism of St. John the Baptist?
Which of the following is not one of the names mentioned as prefigurations of salvation by Baptism?
Which of the following is not one of the names mentioned as prefigurations of salvation by Baptism?
Which of the three main ways the Old Testament prefigures salvation by Baptism is not mentioned in the text?
Which of the three main ways the Old Testament prefigures salvation by Baptism is not mentioned in the text?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of the season of Lent?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of the season of Lent?
What is the relationship between the Commandments and the Christian community according to the passage?
What is the relationship between the Commandments and the Christian community according to the passage?
What is the significance of Jesus' self-offering in the Eucharist according to the passage?
What is the significance of Jesus' self-offering in the Eucharist according to the passage?
What is the significance of the temple in the Jewish tradition according to the passage?
What is the significance of the temple in the Jewish tradition according to the passage?
According to the passage, what is the significance of the human body in the Christian tradition?
According to the passage, what is the significance of the human body in the Christian tradition?
What is the central message of the Commandments according to the passage?
What is the central message of the Commandments according to the passage?
What does the white baptismal garment symbolize?
What does the white baptismal garment symbolize?
What is the connection between Holy Communion and infant Baptism in the West?
What is the connection between Holy Communion and infant Baptism in the West?
Why do little children have need of Baptism?
Why do little children have need of Baptism?
What is the purpose of the catechumenate?
What is the purpose of the catechumenate?
What does the baptismal candle symbolize?
What does the baptismal candle symbolize?
Where in the New Testament is the baptism of infants implied?
Where in the New Testament is the baptism of infants implied?
