WorksheetsThe Sacrament of Confirmation
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism
Confirmation
the Eucharist
Reconciliation
Which sacrament is primarily intended to deepen the grace received at Baptism?
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
What does the Greek word metanoia mean?
praying your heart out
change of form or shape
change or conversion of heart
falling short of the mark
The process of initiating new members into the Church who are not children is...
SPCA.
SCPA.
RIAA.
RCIA.
The acronym R.C.I.A. stands for....
Returning to Christ In Adulthood
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Restoring Christ's Initiation Always
Ritual Chrism Involved in Anointing
The R.C.I.A. process that developed after Vatican II is modeled after...
the process by which people become citizens of a nation.
the process Martin Luther developed during the Reformation.
the process the early Church used to initiate new members.
the process by which NASA trains new astronauts.
The catechumenate is the
candle from which the baptismal candles are lit.
person who trains the godparents prior to baptism.
the three days leading up the Church's Easter celebration.
ancient process of preparation for baptism.
The period of time known as the mystagogia is the...
round of questions faced by those entering the Church.
time between the season of Lent and the Easter season.
period of continued learning about the mysteries of faith.
time during which a person is submerged under water.
What does the sacrament of Confirmation celebrate?
A Commitment to Lifelong Growth in the Spirit
The Unfolding of the "Gifts of the Spirit" in One's Life
Taking on the Mission and Ministry of Jesus as One's Own
All of the Above
The phrase Holy Spirit is a translation of a Hebrew word that means...
"ghost"
"invisible"
"ray of light" or "photon"
"wind" or "breath of God"
Which of the following is a requirement of a person seeking to be confirmed? (Choose all that apply.)
being willing to embrace the Catholic faith as one's own
having already entered the Church through baptism
a genuine desire and intention to receive the sacrament
a willingness to seek to follow in the footsteps of Jesus
The sacrament of Confirmation affirms the view that growth in the Spirit is...
always immediate.
just out of reach.
a lifelong process.
a waste of time.
What does it mean to talk of Confirmation as a step on the journey rather than the destination?
Confirmation automatically confers spiritual maturity.
Most people will need to be confirmed again & again throughout their lives.
Confirmation is unnecessary if baptism was effective.
Life is a continuous process of growth across our lifetime.
Which of the following is NOT an expectation for a person to be confirmed into the Catholic faith?
a willingness to profess the Catholic faith
the conscious intention and choice to receive the sacrament
an openness to serving as a Confirmation sponsor for others later in life
a desire to embrace a life of active discipleship in Christ
Which of the following are gifts of the Holy Spirit?
right judgment
vengeance
wonder and awe
a keen fashion sense
Which of the following rituals is present in both Baptism and Confirmation?
Immersion into Water or Pouring It over a Person's Head
The Laying on of Hands
Anointing with Chrism (Holy Oil)
The Conferring of a Lighted Candle
The two rituals central to the sacrament of Confirmation are...
immersion with water and the lighting of a candle
the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism (holy oil)
proclaiming the Word of God and receiving Communion
the proclamation of vows and the blessing and exchange of rings
What does the laying on of hands symbolically communicate in the Bible?
personal relationship and affection
strengthening and a conferring of power and responsibility
casting out of demons
romantic love and/or marriage
The essential words of the sacrament of Confirmation are...
"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
"The Body of Christ."
"Go now and sin no more."
"Do this in memory of me."
Why do most Confirmation preparation programs emphasize service experiences?
It makes the Church look good.
It gives candidates an experience of Jesus' ministry.
They can "get their service hours out of the way."
They might better see how their gifts can be of service.
Confirmation sponsors must always be all of the following except...
the parents of the person being confirmed.
confirmed in faith themselves.
actively practicing their faith.
at least 16 years old.
True or False: In the United States, the age of discretion is considered to be anywhere between the age of 7 and 18.
True
False
