CH 12 Vocab

Front

Baptizing by pouring water over a person's head, also known as infusion.

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Affusion

Front

Applying oil to the body as a symbol of the Holy Spirit

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Anointing

Front

First sacrament enabling others.

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Baptism

Front

Greek for "one being instructed"; new converts in RCIA before Baptism

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catechumen

Front

Instruction for catechumens preparing for Baptism

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catechumenate

Front

Greek for "anointing"; oil mixed with balsam, consecrated by a bishop on Holy Thursday to signify the Holy Spirit.

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chrism

Front

Another name for Confirmation by the Eastern Church

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chrismation

Front

A person preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

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confirmand

Front

Confirms and strengthens the gift of the Holy Spirit given in Baptism.

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Confirmation

Front

Catechumens in final formation stages accepted for initiation into the Catholic Church.

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elect