Baptism and Confirmation Symbolism Quiz

Sacraments of Initiation

• Baptism: symbolized by wearing white garments, symbolizing being washed clean of sin
• Two types of sin:
  • Original Sin: consequence of Adam and Eve's first sin, inherited by all humans
  • Personal Sin: willful disobedience to God's will
• Confirmation:
  • Enhances and deepens baptismal grace
  • Gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • Leaves an indelible mark
  • Administered by a Bishop (ordinary) or Priest (extraordinary)
  • Uses Holy Chrism oil

Sacrament of Eucharist

• Translates to "thanksgiving" or "gratitude"
• Parts of the Mass:
  • Introductory Rites (Gloria, Penitential Act, Glory to God)
  • Liturgy of the Word (First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, Gospel Acclamation)
  • Liturgy of the Eucharist (Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith, Universal Prayer)
  • Concluding Rites (priest praying for God's blessing)

Types of Sins

• Mortal Sin: grave matter, grave enough to destroy charity in the heart
• Venial Sin: relatively slight sin
• Avarice: extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance

• Also known as Penance or Reconciliation
• Absolution: declaration of forgiveness of sins
• Acts of Penitent:
  • Contrition (sorrow for sin)
    • Perfect Contrition: sorrow from love of God
    • Imperfect Contrition: sorrow from other motives
  • Confession: naming all committed sins
  • Satisfaction: making amends for wrongs

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

• To consecrate, empower, or protect
• Administered during illness, to provide spiritual and physical strength
• Also known as Extreme Unction (last rites) and Viaticum (food for the journey)
• Rites of Anointing:
  • Priest lays hands on the sick person
  • Prays for them in the faith of the Church
  • Anoints forehead, hands, and other body parts with oil

Sacrament of Matrimony

• Holy sacrament, officiated by a priest, uniting a man and woman
• Goods of Marriage:
  • Bonum Fidei (Fidelity): commitment to faithful and exclusive love
  • Bonum Sacramenti (Permanence): permanent bond of love
  • Bonum Prolis (Good of Offspring): openness to having children
• Conditions for a valid marriage:
  • Spouses are free to marry
  • Free exchange of consent
  • Intention to marry for life, be faithful, and be open to children
  • Consent given in the presence of two witnesses and before a Church minister

Sacrament of Holy Orders

• Levels of Ordination:
  • Deacons: serve
  • Priests: ministers of Divine worship and sacrifice
  • Bishops: superiors of all priests in their dioceses
• The Religious and Diocesan Priest:
  • Diocesan Priest: assigned to a parish by the bishop
  • Religious Priest: life oriented to the virtue of religion, all actions become acts of worship
• Three Evangelical Counsels:
  • Poverty: finding sole treasure in Christ and God
  • Chastity: divine gift to make one's own the pure love of Christ
  • Obedience: following and participating in Christ's loving obedience

Test your knowledge on the symbols and significance of baptism and confirmation rituals. Explore topics like the white garment tradition, types of sins, and the sacrament of confirmation.