WorksheetsChap. 3 Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
The Church no longer includes the three “I reject” statements in the Sacrament of Baptism.
True
False
The Spirit of God bringing forth life from the waters during creation is a prefiguring of Baptism.
True
False
Jesus really didn’t need to be baptized by John the Baptist since he was without sin.
True
False
Every unbaptized person, whether a child or an adult, is eligible for Baptism.
True
False
The Baptism of all adults, infants, and children, must take place at the Easter Vigil.
True
False
Because Baptism forgives only Original Sin, the forgiveness of personal sin must wait until the new Catholic receives the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
True
False
According to the Book of Genesis, before the sin of Adam and Eve, those first human beings and all other creatures lived in perfect harmony, health, and happiness.
True
False
Being baptized entitles each member of the Church to other spiritual resources of the Church, including the right to receive the sacraments for which they are eligible.
True
False
All four Gospels describe the Baptism of Jesus as the beginning of his public ministry.
True
False
Due to changes made at the Second Vatican Council, most Catholics today are baptized as adults.
True
False
According to Jesus, Baptism is not necessary for salvation.
True
False
Baptism is not a one-time occurrence, something that only happened in your past.
True
False
The reception of the Holy Eucharist is the first Sacrament of Initiation.
True
False
In an emergency anyone—Christian or not—may baptize another person if he or she intends to do what the Church does when she baptizes.
True
False
Jesus commanded his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them.
True
False
While the baptism of adults is typically celebrated during a Sunday Mass, infants are typically baptized during the Easter Vigil.
True
False
In Baptism sin and concupiscence are overcome, and both Original Sin and personal sins are forgiven.
True
False
When we receive Baptism, we are sealed with an indelible spiritual mark or character that configures us to Christ.
True
False
One of the rights that come with membership in the Catholic Church is:
the right to be nourished with the Word of God and have it explained.
the right to preach occasional homilies.
the right to baptize others coming into the Church.
the right to preside at the marriage of friends and family members.
The elements of the Sacrament of Baptism include:
only the Sign of the Cross and the essential Rite of Baptism.
only the Rite of Baptism itself.
the Sign of the Cross, the reading of the Word of God, exorcisms and the Profession of Faith, blessing of the water, the essential Rite of Baptism, anointing with sacred chrism, and the receiving of the white garment and lit candle.
only the exorcisms and the Rite of Baptism.
Which is not an effect of Original Sin?
Sin proliferated throughout the world.
Deep tensions developed between men and women.
Human beings became subject to death.
Adam and Eve became holier in the long run.
Which of the following statements about the Baptism of Jesus is NOT true?
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
The four Gospels accounts of the Baptism are exactly the same.
Jesus’ Baptism in water prefigured his Baptism in blood at his Death on the Cross.
The Baptism of Jesus revealed his true character.
Usually, adults seeking membership in the Church are baptized, are confirmed, and receive the Eucharist
after they pass the admissions test.
whenever they want.
Pentecost Sunday.
at the Easter Vigil.
During the first Christian centuries, the period of evangelization and initial conversion was called
the catechumenate.
the purification or enlightenment.
the mystagogia.
the precatechumenate.
If people live a life according to God’s will but are not baptized before they die, the Church teaches that they can be saved through:
the mystagogia.
the Baptism of Desire.
transubstantiation.
the Baptism of Blood.
During the essential Rite of Baptism, as water is poured over the candidate’s head, or as the candidate descends into the baptismal pool, the celebrant says the person’s name, followed by
“Your sins are now forgiven.”
“I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
“You are now a member of the Catholic Church.”
“You are baptized according to Church law.”
The Sacrament of Baptism is prefigured in:
creation when the Holy Spirit hovered over the waters and brought new life from them
the new creation established through Noah and his family after the Great Flood
God’s rescue of the Israelites when they crossed the Red Sea and continued their journey to the Promised Land
All of the above
The Church teaches that infants who die before receiving Baptism:
go out of existence
are entrusted to the mercy of God who desires salvation for all
go straight to heaven
live eternally in purgatory
In the first three centuries of the Church the catechumenate typically lasted for:
weeks
months
one year
two to three years
The practice of baptizing infants recognizes:
that salvation is a pure gift of Christ’s grace that does not presuppose anything a human can do to deserve it
how we take the first step back towards God and God reciprocates by inviting us into his family
that we must earn our salvation by self-sacrifice and hope
All of the above
Baptism of blood describes the gift of salvation given to those who:
desire baptism but who die before receiving it
die defending their faith in Jesus Christ even though they were never baptized
may die or be killed immediately following their baptism
are baptized but never practice their faith in any meaningful ways
Baptism of desire describes the gift of salvation given to those who:
desire baptism but who die before receiving it
are martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ even though they were never baptized
may die or be killed immediately following their baptism
are baptized but never practice their faith in any meaningful ways
Historically it was during this liturgical season that candidates for baptism entered a period of intense preparation:
Christmas
Easter
Advent
Lent
