Lesson 24

Opening Prayer

Scrutinies

Questions and answers:  Chapter 21: Baptism

1. What is Baptism

2. How is Baptism celebrated?

3. What does Jesus Christ accomplish in us through Baptism?

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.

      e.

4. Is Baptism the only way of receiving the divine life of sanctifying grace for the first time?

5. Who can be baptized?

6. Can children be baptized?

7. What is the sign used in Baptism?

      a.

      b.

8. Why are there “sponsors” or “godparents” for Baptism?

9. Who administers the sacrament of Baptism?

10. What are the baptismal promises?

      a.

      b.

      c.

11. What happens to unbaptized infants?

12. Why does it sometimes happen that a person who had been baptized a Protestant is baptized again when becoming a Catholic?

Baptism: Ceremony at the Easter Vigil

Introduction of a Saint’s life: Saint Damien of Molokai

Prayer: Spontaneous Prayer

Homework: Chapter 22: Confirmation

1. What is the sacrament of Confirmation?

2. When was the sacrament of Confirmation established?

3. What does Jesus Christ accomplish in us through Confirmation?

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.

4. What is the sign of the sacrament of Confirmation?

5. What is the effect of the distinctive “character” or “seal” given in Confirmation?

6. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation?

7. What are the powers which enable us to profess, defend and spread the faith?

8. How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit help us?

9. Why must a confirmed Christian be concerned with world problems and social justice?

10. How do Christians profess and spread their faith?

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.

      e.

      f.

      g.

11. Who is the minister of Confirmation?

12. When may a person be confirmed?