The Sacrament of Baptism

What is the message of the Protoevangelium?

• The Protoevangelium conveys that God would provide a Redeemer for all human beings through His sacrificial death.

• The Protoevangelium teaches that humans must earn their salvation through good works.

• The Protoevangelium states that God will abandon humanity in times of trouble.

• The Protoevangelium emphasizes the importance of following religious laws for redemption.

What does the plunging of the candidate into water at Baptism represent?

• A ritual of purification and cleansing from sin.

• A symbolic act of being buried with Christ and rising up with Him, becoming a 'new creature.'

• A demonstration of faith in the community.

• A tradition passed down through generations without specific meaning.

How did Pope Benedict XVI say the virtues of hope and faith are related in the questioning that takes place between celebrant and candidate at Baptism?

• Pope Benedict stated that faith is a gift that does not require hope.

• Pope Benedict wrote that parents ask for eternal life for their children through Baptism, and hope sustains that vision.

• Pope Benedict emphasized that hope is irrelevant in the context of Baptism.

• Pope Benedict mentioned that faith alone is sufficient for the sacrament of Baptism.

How do the ways the Western Church and Eastern Church confer the Sacraments of Initiation differ?

• In the Eastern Church, all three Sacraments of Initiation are conferred in infancy.

• The Western Church confers all three Sacraments of Initiation at the same time.

• In the Eastern Church, only Baptism is conferred in infancy, while Confirmation and Eucharist are conferred later.

• The Western Church does not practice Baptism for infants.

What are the two primary graces or effects of the Sacrament of Baptism?

• The rite signifies death to sin and new birth in the Holy Spirit, represented by immersion into the Baptismal water.

• The rite symbolizes the forgiveness of all sins and the promise of eternal life.

• The rite represents a commitment to community service and charitable acts.

• The rite signifies the acceptance of the Ten Commandments and adherence to moral law.

What are three reminders of the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil?

• The reading of the Creation account, the blessing of the Baptismal water, and the renewal of Baptismal promises.

• The lighting of the Paschal candle, the singing of hymns, and the reading of the Gospel.

• The anointing with oil, the laying on of hands, and the offering of gifts.

• The confession of sins, the sharing of peace, and the breaking of bread.

Who can be baptized?

• Only adults who have reached the age of 18.

• Every non-baptized person, whether an adult or child, is eligible for Baptism.

• Only children under the age of 12 can be baptized.

• Only those who have completed a religious education program can be baptized.

What are two other names by which the Sacrament of Baptism is known?

• The washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit and the enlightenment

• The cleansing of sin and the rebirth

• The initiation into the church and the spiritual awakening

• The purification of the soul and the divine blessing

Name the theological virtues.

• Faith, hope, and charity (or love)

• Faith, wisdom, and justice

• Hope, love, and humility

• Charity, patience, and kindness

What is the lesson of the Genesis story of Noah’s ark?

• The flood brought death to many, but God brought new life and a new beginning for Noah and his family, reminding us that the waters of Baptism bring new life.

• The flood was a punishment for humanity's sins, and it teaches us to fear God's wrath.

• Noah's ark symbolizes the importance of obedience to God's commands in times of crisis.

• The story of Noah's ark illustrates the inevitability of natural disasters in human history.