ARK Sacraments and Liturgy 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Anointing of the Sick

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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).

Question 5

The Order of Mass begins with which liturgical action?

Accepted Answer

The Introductory Rites including the Entrance Procession and Greeting

Answer

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

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ARK Sacraments and Liturgy 2