Sacraments and Liturgy Flashcards

The ancient liturgical principle 'anamnesis' refers to:

Answer: Memorial re-presentation of past saving events that makes them present

Anamnesis (Greek: memorial/remembrance) in liturgical theology means more than memory — it is a living re-presentation of Christ's saving acts, making them present and effective for the worshipping community.

The Rite of Reconciliation (Confession) requires which elements for the penitent?

Answer: Contrition, confession of sins, and satisfaction (penance)

The three acts of the penitent are contrition (sorrow and resolution), confession (disclosure of sins to priest), and satisfaction (performing the assigned penance).

What is the 'epiclesis' in the Eucharistic Prayer?

Answer: The invocation of the Holy Spirit upon the gifts to consecrate them

The epiclesis (Greek: 'invocation upon') is the prayer calling the Holy Spirit to transform the bread and wine into Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharistic Prayer.

Holy Orders in the Catholic Church is divided into three degrees:

Answer: Deacon, priest, bishop

The three degrees of Holy Orders are the diaconate (deacon), presbyterate (priest), and episcopate (bishop) — each representing a distinct participation in Christ's one priesthood.

The liturgical season of Ordinary Time in the Catholic calendar represents:

Answer: The weeks of the year that do not fall in major seasons, focused on ordinary Christian living

Ordinary Time (from Latin 'ordinalis' — ordered or numbered) comprises the 33-34 weeks not included in Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter seasons, focusing on Christ's full ministry.

The phrase 'sacred time' in Catholic liturgical theology refers to:

Answer: The liturgical calendar that makes saving events present through annual celebration

Sacred time is the Church's way of ordering time through the liturgical year, making saving events (Incarnation, Passion, Resurrection, Pentecost) present and effective for each generation.