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WorksheetsChap. 4 Quiz
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Confirmation has been called the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Forgiveness.
True
False
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit after he returned to his Father.
True
False
Early in the Church, an anointing with perfumed oil was added to the laying on of hands when followers of Jesus were confirmed.
True
False
Confirmation has always been a separate sacrament that stood on its own.
True
False
Only a priest can present the candidates for Confirmation to the bishop.
True
False
Chrism is blessed by the bishop at the sacred chrism Mass on Holy Thursday.
True
False
It is the role of the parish pastor to question those being confirmed about their faith during Confirmation liturgy.
True
False
Every year the Sacred Chrism is blessed by the bishop at the Easter Vigil.
True
False
Members of the Eastern rites of the Church delay the Sacrament of Confirmation until the age of reason.
True
False
Confirmation is now celebrated in the same way, and at the same time, throughout the Church.
True
False
In the East, the Sacraments of Christian initiation emphasized the unity of Christian initiation by remaining united.
True
False
The spiritual character we receive at Confirmation is a different one than the one we receive at Baptism.
True
False
In the East the Sacraments of Christian Initiation emphasized the unity of Christian initiation by delaying the Rite of Confirmation until the bishop could be present.
True
False
When the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, the effect was temporary.
True
False
The connection between Confirmation and the bishop signifies that the Church is one, catholic, and apostolic because every bishop traces his authority back to the Apostles.
True
False
Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are conformed into the image of Christ.
True
False
During the Rite of Confirmation, the laying on of hands done by the Apostles is represented now by
A blessing given by the bishop and the presiding priest.
the extension of the bishop's hands which communicates the grace of the Holy Spirit.
a handshake between the bishop and each candidate.
the sponsor's placing of their hand on the candidate's shoulder.
The anointing with sacred chrism that takes place during Confirmation signifies
that those confirmed will be spiritually strengthened.
that an indelible sacramental seal now marks the person.
that the candidate is to be seen as an adult member of the Church.
that the Holy Spirit claims this person for Christ in a new way.
Which of the following statements about Confirmation is TRUE?
Confirmation immediately makes a person a mature adult.
Confirmation increases and deepens the graces received at Baptism.
Confirmation is necessary for salvation.
There is no Liturgy of the Word during a Mass when confirmation is being celebrated.
Which grace is not associated with the reception of Confirmation?
a more intense relationship with the Holy Spirit.
a new identity as a maturing member of the Church
the forgiveness of personal sins.
a strengthening of graces given at Baptism.
Confirmation highlights the intimate connection between Baptism and Confirmation by encouraging
the celebration of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the same time when adults are becoming Catholics.
the preference that baptismal godparents also serve as Confirmation sponsors.
the expectation that those confirmed will donate service hours to their parish every year.
both A and B
In many dioceses, the bishops verify that Confirmation candidates understand the meaning of Confirmation by
reviewing the quizzes and tests taken by the candidates
asking them several questions after the homily
interviewing the catechists who prepared the candidates.
all of the above.
During the Rite of Confirmation, the bishop traces a small cross on each candidate’s
right and left wrists
right palm
cheek
forehead
The Church makes the bishop the minister of Confirmation in order to
help each parish get to know him
lighten the load for parish priests
emphasize the importance of the sacrament for Church unity
make sure that the confirmed don't take the sacrament for granted.
Which of these is not one of the three Sacraments of Initiation?
Confirmation
Eucharist
Penance and Reconciliation
Baptism
Jesus' promise to send an Advocate was fulfilled:
on Pentecost
on Good Friday
at the Transfiguration
on Easter Sunday
Confirmation is so interconnected with ___________ that they are sometimes referred to as "a double sacrament."
Eucharist
Baptism
Penance and Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick
Historically, Confirmation became separated from Baptism as a result of:
the spread of Christianity over a growing number of rural parishes in ever-larger dioceses
the large number of bishops executed during the persecutions
the completion of the books of the New Testament canon
the pope began to allow children to receive the Eucharist.
This gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to give God true worship and praise and to show proper respect for God:
Counsel
Knowledge
Hope
Piety
This gift of the Holy Spirit helps us to keep our priorities straight and to seek God’s Kingdom first:
Fear of the Lord
Faith
Fortitude
Wisdom
Which of these is not one of the Fruits of the Spirit?
Fortitude
Patience
Generosity
Modesty
Confirmation:
completes Baptism and perfects baptismal grace
helps us to become a more perfect image of Christ
makes us a more complete member of the Body of Christ
all of the above
