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What is the purpose of the sign of the cross at the beginning of Baptism?
What is the purpose of the sign of the cross at the beginning of Baptism?
- To welcome the candidate into the community
- To mark the end of the catechumenate
- To signify the grace of the Redemption (correct)
- To remove original sin
How was the sacrament of Baptism celebrated in the first centuries?
How was the sacrament of Baptism celebrated in the first centuries?
- By only performing the sacrament of Baptism
- Without any preparatory rites
- In a private ceremony at home
- After a long period of catechumenate culminating in Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (correct)
What is the difference between East and West in the initiation of infants?
What is the difference between East and West in the initiation of infants?
- The West performs infant Baptism without any follow-up sacraments
- There is no difference between East and West in infant Baptism initiation
- In the East, infant Baptism is followed by Eucharist and Confirmation
- In the West, infant Baptism is followed immediately by Confirmation and Eucharist (correct)
What happens to the catechumenate in infant Baptism?
What happens to the catechumenate in infant Baptism?
How is the Christian initiation of adults completed in today's Church?
How is the Christian initiation of adults completed in today's Church?
Why is there a reading during Baptism?
Why is there a reading during Baptism?
According to the reflection, what is the purpose of stopping?
According to the reflection, what is the purpose of stopping?
What does the commandment represent in terms of relationship?
What does the commandment represent in terms of relationship?
How does the commandment shape individuals and the community?
How does the commandment shape individuals and the community?
What is the significance of Jesus' sacrifice?
What is the significance of Jesus' sacrifice?
What does living a true sacrifice entail?
What does living a true sacrifice entail?
What is the significance of the Temple according to the reflection?
What is the significance of the Temple according to the reflection?
What metaphor is used to illustrate the necessity of death for new life?
What metaphor is used to illustrate the necessity of death for new life?
What does following Jesus require, according to the text?
What does following Jesus require, according to the text?
Who is offered salvation through Jesus' death and resurrection?
Who is offered salvation through Jesus' death and resurrection?
What theme is highlighted by the varied responses from the crowd to Jesus' mission?
What theme is highlighted by the varied responses from the crowd to Jesus' mission?
What did Mary of Magdala discover when she came to the tomb?
What did Mary of Magdala discover when she came to the tomb?
Who did Mary of Magdala go to after discovering the moved stone?
Who did Mary of Magdala go to after discovering the moved stone?
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?
Why did Christ submit Himself to the baptism of St John?
What does the Passion symbolize, according to the text?
What does the Passion symbolize, according to the text?
Since when has the Church administered holy Baptism?
Since when has the Church administered holy Baptism?
What are the three effects of Baptism, according to the text?
What are the three effects of Baptism, according to the text?
Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the text as a biblical event symbolizing Baptism?
Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the text as a biblical event symbolizing Baptism?
What is the function of the indelible spiritual mark conferred by Baptism?
What is the function of the indelible spiritual mark conferred by Baptism?
How does Baptism irreversibly incorporate someone into Christ?
How does Baptism irreversibly incorporate someone into Christ?
Why is the spiritual mark of Baptism also called 'seal of the Lord'?
Why is the spiritual mark of Baptism also called 'seal of the Lord'?
Can the spiritual mark of Baptism ever be erased?
Can the spiritual mark of Baptism ever be erased?
What does Baptism constitute with non-Catholics?
What does Baptism constitute with non-Catholics?
Which action is part of the function of the indelible spiritual mark conferred by Baptism?
Which action is part of the function of the indelible spiritual mark conferred by Baptism?