Question

write the letter of the phrase that best defines each term.

1. ______ sacred chrism
2. ______ water
3. ______ celebrant
4. ______ catechumenate

a. a period of formation for christian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others
b. an important sign in the sacrament of baptism
c. the bishop, priest, or deacon who celebrates the sacrament for and with the community
d. perfumed oil blessed by the bishop
circle the correct answer.

1. the anointing with sacred chrism is a sign of the gift of the ______

a. grace b. holy spirit c. godparents

1. during baptism, a person is baptized in the name of ______

a. the father and the son b. the son and the holy spirit c. the father, the son, and the holy spirit

1. the white garment of the newly baptized is a symbol of ______

a. the celebrant b. light c. new life in christ

1. the ______ symbolizes that christ enlightens the newly baptized.

a. sacred chrism b. lighted candle c. white garment
write a sentence to answer each question.

1. what do godparents promise to do for their godchildren?
2. why is sunday an ideal day to celebrate baptism?

Explanation:

1. Sacred Chrism is perfumed oil blessed by the bishop. Water is an important sign in the Sacrament of Baptism. A celebrant is the bishop, priest, or deacon who celebrates the sacrament for and with the community. Catechumenate is a period of formation for Christian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others.
2. Anointing with Sacred Chrism is a sign of the gift of the Holy Spirit in Christian tradition.
3. In Baptism, a person is baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Trinitarian formula.
4. The white garment of the newly - baptized symbolizes new life in Christ.
5. A lighted candle symbolizes that Christ enlightens the newly baptized.
6. Godparents promise to help their godchildren grow in the faith, providing spiritual guidance and support.
7. Sunday is an ideal day to celebrate Baptism because it is the Lord's Day, commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus, a central event in Christianity related to new life and salvation.

Answer:

1. d
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. c
8. b
9. Godparents promise to help their godchildren grow in the faith.
10. Sunday is an ideal day to celebrate Baptism because it is the Lord's Day, commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus.