Class Five: the Sacraments of Initiation

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:

1. Compare the 7 Sacraments to stages of human development in nature.
2. What are the Sacraments of Initiation? Why are they called this?
3. What constitutes a valid Baptism in a non-Catholic church?
4. How is Baptism like natural birth?
5. What are the effects of Baptism?
6. What are the three ways water can be used in Baptism? Which are the most common?
7. Is it possible to be saved without Baptism?
8. What is the meaning of the word Eucharist?
9. Why is the Eucharist called Communion?
10. What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?
11. Why can only Catholics who are in union with the Church receive the Eucharist?
12. What is transubstantiation?
13. How would you answer a person who claims: "The Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus."?
14. Why do we refer to the Eucharist as a sacrifice and a meal?
15. Why should one be reverent when in the presence of the Eucharist?
16. Compare Confirmation to human life.
17. What occurs when a person is Confirmed?
18. Who is the ordinary minister of Confirmation?
19. List the 12 Fruits and the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
20. What are the requirements of the sponsor for Confirmation?
21. What is the person to be Confirmed encouraged to do regarding a name?
22. What takes place during the rite of Confirmation?