Sacraments and Liturgy Flashcards

The seven sacraments are categorized into three groups. Which of the following correctly lists the Sacraments of Healing?

Answer: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

The Catholic Church categorizes the seven sacraments into three groups: Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, and Sacraments of Service. The Sacraments of Healing are Reconciliation (also known as Penance or Confession) and Anointing of the Sick, as they are concerned with spiritual and physical healing.

A layperson is asked by the priest to assist in distributing Holy Communion at Mass because the congregation is unusually large. In this situation, the layperson is acting as a(n):

Answer: Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Bishops, priests, and deacons are the ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. When there is a genuine need, such as a large number of communicants, a duly prepared layperson may be called upon to assist. This person is referred to as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion because their role is outside of the 'ordinary' ministry of the ordained.

Which liturgical season is a period of preparation for Christmas, focusing on Christ's first coming and his expected second coming?

Answer: Advent

The liturgical year begins with Advent, a season of four weeks dedicated to preparing for the celebration of Jesus' birth (his first coming) and anticipating his second coming at the end of time. It is a period of devout and joyful expectation.

The Mass is primarily divided into two main parts. What are these two parts?

Answer: The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist

The structure of the Mass consists of two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word includes the readings from Scripture, the homily, and the universal prayer. The Liturgy of the Eucharist includes the presentation of the gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the reception of Communion.

During the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), what is the liturgical rite that marks the end of the catechumenate period and the beginning of the final, more intense preparation for the sacraments of initiation during Lent?

Answer: Rite of Election

The Rite of Election, or Enrollment of Names, typically celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent, marks the end of the lengthy Catechumenate period. In this rite, the Church formally 'elects' or chooses the catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the upcoming Easter Vigil. They are now called 'the elect.'

Which of the following is considered the 'source and summit of the Christian life' and the central rite of Catholic worship?

Answer: The Sacrament of the Eucharist

The Catechism of the Catholic Church and other documents state that the Eucharist is the 'source and summit of the Christian life.' It is the central act of Catholic worship, in which the sacrifice of Christ on the cross is made present.