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Sacramental Theology & Liturgy Flashcards

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  1. Which liturgical season is considered the 'original feast' from which all other seasons and feasts derive their meaning?

    Answer: Easter (the Paschal Triduum)

    The Paschal Triduum (Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday) is the summit of the liturgical year, the 'feast of feasts' from which all Christian celebration flows.

  2. What does the Catholic Church teach is the 'source and summit' of Christian life?

    Answer: The Eucharist

    Lumen Gentium (§11) and the Catechism (§1324) identify the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life, from which all the Church's power flows.

  3. In Catholic sacramental theology, which minister is required for the valid celebration of the Eucharist?

    Answer: A validly ordained priest or bishop

    The Eucharist requires a validly ordained priest or bishop as its minister, since only they act in persona Christi capitis in the celebration of the Mass.

  4. What is 'mystagogy' in the context of sacramental initiation?

    Answer: Post-initiation reflection on the sacramental mysteries experienced at Easter

    Mystagogy (from Greek mystagōgia, 'leading into mystery') is the post-Easter period during which the newly initiated deepen their understanding of the sacraments they have received.

  5. Which of the following is NOT one of the three sacraments of Christian initiation?

    Answer: Anointing of the Sick

    The three sacraments of initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist; Anointing of the Sick belongs to the sacraments of healing.

  6. The 'Real Presence' of Christ in the Eucharist is best described as:

    Answer: A substantial presence of body, blood, soul, and divinity under the appearances of bread and wine

    Catholic doctrine (Council of Trent; CCC §1374) teaches that Christ is truly, really, and substantially present — body, blood, soul, and divinity — under the Eucharistic species.

  7. According to the Catechism, what is required for a person to receive Holy Communion fruitfully?

    Answer: Being in a state of grace and observing the Eucharistic fast

    The Catechism (§1415) teaches that one must be in a state of grace (free from mortal sin) and observe the prescribed Eucharistic fast to receive Communion fruitfully.