Understanding Catholic Sacraments and Seasons

A gift of the Holy Spirit whereby the pope and the bishops are preserved from error when proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian Faith or morals.

• Infallibility

• Evangelization

• Dogma

• Doctrine

What day is the start of the liturgical year for Catholics?

• Ash Wednesday

• Christmas Day

• The First Sunday of Advent

• Easter Sunday

What is the first liturgical season of the liturgical calendar?

• Ordinary Time

• Christmas

• Advent

• Lent

What is a sacrament?

• Military oath

• Rules you should follow to be an effective catholic

• Visible signs through which you experience Christ

• How you are forgiven for sins

What are the sacraments of initiation?

• Confirmation

• Marriage

• Baptism

• Holy Orders

How many sacraments are there?

• seven

• twelve - one for each apostle

• It depends on how old you are in the church

• They must be categorized into groups to be counted

What does communion do for us?

• Forgives our sins

• Signifies having a meal with Jesus

• We are increasingly being transformed into the Body of Christ

• Signifies the beginning of the next liturgical season

What happens in Holy Orders

• An ordained man receives the gift of the Holy Spirit

• Sacred authority is bestowed upon an ordained man

• The ordained man receives a gift of definite power

• Is responsible for the mission of faith to all his brothers and sisters in Christ

During baptism (3 correct answers)

• we are freed of original sin

• become a child of God

• the Bishop is the minister

• become a member of the Church

Sacraments of Initiation

• Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

• we receive once as it places a special spiritual mark on our soul

• contains the central truths of the Catholic faith like we believe in God, believe in the Holy Spirit, believe in Holy Catholic Church, communion of saints, and more

• symbolizes receiving the Holy Spirit