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| A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace. |
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| Which are the Sacraments of Initiation? |
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| The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. |
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| Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to witness Jesus Christ. |
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| How does the Bishop confirm? |
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| The Bishop extends his hands over those to be confirmed; prays that they may receive the Holy Spirit and anoints their foreheads with chrism in the form of a cross. |
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| Chrism is oil, blessed by the Bishop on Holy Thursday. It is a mixture of olive oil and balsum. |
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A miter is the hat worn by a Bishop. The two parts of the miter represent the Old Testament and the New
Testament. |
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| A Crozier is the staff carried by the Bishop as a sign of his role as a shepherd of the Chruch. |
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| Describe the Bishop's ring. |
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| The Bishop's ring bears the fisherman's seal and is a sign of the Bishop's authority. |
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| Which are the Sacraments of healing? |
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| The Sacraments of healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. |
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| Which are the Sacraments of Vocation? |
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| The Sacraments of Vocation are Holy Orders and Matrimony. |
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| Which Sacraments can be received once? |
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| Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders may be received only once because they imprint on the soul an indelible mark or character that lasts forever. |
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| What are the Corporal Works of Mercy? |
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| The Corporate Works of Mercy are to: feed the hungry; give drink to the thirsty; shelter the homeless; clothe the naked; visit the sick and imprisoned and bury the dead. |
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| What are the Spiritual Works of Mercy? |
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| Spiritual Works of Mercy are to: direct the sinner; instruct the ignorant; counsel the doubtful; comfort the sorrowing; bear wrongs patiently; forgive all injuries; pray for the living and the dead. |
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| Name the Theological Virtues |
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| The Theological Virtues are Faith, Hope and Love. |
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| Name the Cardinal Moral Virtues. |
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| The Cardinal Moral Virtues are Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortutude. |
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| Name the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. |
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| The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Right Judgement, Courage, Reverence & Wonder and Awe in God's Presence. |
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| What does the Bishop say when he confirms? |
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Bishop: "(name) be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
You: "Amen"
Bishop: "Peace be with you"
You: "And also with you" |
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| What are the effects of Confirmation? |
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| The effects of Confirmation are an increase in sanctifying grace and an indelible mark on the soul that lasts forever. |
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| Why are there sponsors at Confirmation? |
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| Sponsors present the candidates to the Bishop for anointing and are there to help the candidates in their daily witness to Christ. |
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| What is required to be a sponsor at Confirmation? |
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| A sponsor must be already coinfirmed; a practicing Catholic and over 16 years of age. |
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| Name the Holy Days of Obligation. |
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The Holy Days of Obligation are:
January 1st - Solomnity of Mary
Ascension Thurday (40 days after Easter)
August 15th - Assumption of Mary
November 1st - All Saints Day
December 8th - Immaculate Conception
December 25th = Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ |
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| What are the Precepts of the Church? |
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The Precepts of the Church include:
Attending mass on
Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation
Receive communion during the Easter Season
Study Catholic Teaching
Observe the laws of the Church concerning Marriage
Strengthen and support your parish and the world-wide church
Do Penance, fasting and Abstaining on the Days appointed
Join the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church |
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