Sacraments and Liturgy Flashcards

The term 'transubstantiation' in Catholic teaching means that during the Eucharist:

Answer: The substance of bread and wine is changed into Christ's Body and Blood while appearances remain

Transubstantiation holds that the substance (inner reality) of bread and wine becomes Christ's Body and Blood while the accidents (appearances) remain.

Which sacrament in the Catholic Church is known as the 'sacrament of healing' and involves anointing with oil?

Answer: Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick (formerly 'Extreme Unction') is administered to those who are seriously ill or elderly, offering spiritual strength, forgiveness of sins, and sometimes physical healing.

The Liturgy of the Word in the Catholic Mass includes readings drawn from:

Answer: The Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament letters, and Gospels

The Liturgy of the Word in Sunday Mass includes a first reading (usually OT), Responsorial Psalm, second reading (NT epistle), and Gospel — drawn from the three-year Lectionary cycle.

In Catholic sacramental theology, 'matter' and 'form' refer to:

Answer: The physical element used and the words spoken that together make a sacrament

Every sacrament has matter (the physical element — water, oil, bread, wine) and form (the words spoken that give the action its specific meaning and validity).

The Order of Mass begins with which liturgical action?

Answer: The Introductory Rites including the Entrance Procession and Greeting

The Mass begins with the Introductory Rites: Entrance Procession/Song, Greeting, Penitential Act (or Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling), Gloria, and Collect.

Confirmation in the Catholic Church is understood to complete Baptism by:

Answer: Strengthening the gifts of the Holy Spirit for full Christian life and witness

Confirmation strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism, equipping the recipient for mature Christian life, witness, and apostolate.