In this class, we explore the meaning of
Sacrament and the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, the Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Catechism links:
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Questions:
- Compare the 7 Sacraments to stages of human development in nature.
- What are the Sacraments of Initiation? Why are they called this?
- What constitutes a valid Baptism in a non-Catholic church?
- How is Baptism like natural birth?
- What are the effects of Baptism?
- What are the three ways water can be used in Baptism? Which are the most common?
- Is it possible to be saved without Baptism?
- What is the meaning of the word Eucharist?
- Why is the Eucharist called Communion?
- What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?
- Why can only Catholics who are in union with the Church receive the Eucharist?
- What is transubstantiation?
- How would you answer a person who claims: "The Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus."?
- Why do we refer to the Eucharist as a sacrifice and a meal?
- Why should one be reverent when in the presence of the Eucharist?
- Compare Confirmation to human life.
- What occurs when a person is Confirmed?
- Who is the ordinary minister of Confirmation?
- List the 12 Fruits and the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- What are the requirements of the sponsor for Confirmation?
- What is the person to be Confirmed encouraged to do regarding a name?
- What takes place during the rite of Confirmation?