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How Much Do You Know About The Sacraments Of The Catholic Church?

February 14, 2016 Vicki Scheenstra Leave a comment

There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church. A sacrament is described as “an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.”

Grace is a gift from God. We can ask for it, but it cannot be forced. God gives us his grace by his own free will. Imagine Christmas. The gifts under the tree are presents freely given. God’s grace is the present of God’s presence.

Each sacrament is an opportunity to receive God’s grace (His presence in our life). When we receive the grace of God through the sacraments, we become more open to the presence of God in our life.

The seven sacraments are Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick. Test your knowledge to find out if you understand the sacraments.

Which sacrament can be received as an infant?
A deacon can be the minister in which sacraments?
The Holy Spirit has three symbols. What are they?
Extreme Unction is another name for which sacrament.
Which sacrament makes us a member of the family of God?
Before receiving the Eucharist, one must be in a state of _________.
To have ones sins absolved, one should receive this sacrament.
Water is the symbol of which sacrament?
A priest or deacon must be a witness to this sacrament.
What is another name for the sacrament of Reconciliation.
In which sacrament do we receive the Holy Spirit?
Which three sacraments are called the sacraments of initiation?
Which two sacraments are vocational sacraments?
Which two sacraments are sacraments of healing?
Which sacrament removes the stain of original sin?:
Which sacrament requires an act of contrition?
The presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is also known as what?
There is only one sacrament we are encouraged to receive often, even daily. Which one is it?
In which sacrament do we choose a patron saint?
Which sacrament must be administered by a bishop not a priest?

Each of the sacraments has a biblical beginning Read the biblical text which refers to each sacrament. The last photo you will find the answers to the questions.

Sacrament of Baptism

Mathew 28:19-20

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Sacrament of Confirmation

Acts 8:14

Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them, for they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then Peter and John laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Matthew 19:3-11

Some Pharisees approached him, and tested him, saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?” He said in reply, “Have you not read that from the beginning the creator made them male and female,” and said, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.”

They said to him, “Then why did Moses command that the man give the woman a bill of divorce and dismiss her?” He said to them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, unless the marriage is unlawful, and marries commits adultery.”
His disciples said to him. “If that is the case of a man and his wife, it is better not to marry. He answered, “Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom it is granted.”

Sacrament of Holy Orders

Mark 3: 13

He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles to be with him and to be sent out and proclaim the message and to have authority to cast out demons. So he appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter) James, son of Zebadee and John the brother of James (Sons of thunder) and Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew and Mathew and Thomas and James, son of Alphaeses and Thadaeus and Simon the Cananaen and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Reconciliation

John 20:19

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you”.

After he said this he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Jesus said to them again “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you.”

When he had said this he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them, if you retain the sins of any they are retained.”

Eucharist

Mathew 26:26

While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it, he broke it, gave it to the disciples and said “Take and eat, this is my body”.

Then he took a cup and after giving thanks he gave it to them saying “Drink from it all of you for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will never drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Fathers kingdom.”

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Anointing the sick

Mark 6:7

He called the twelve and began to send them two by two and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff, no bread, no bag, no money in their belts, but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.

He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.”

So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church

1. The Sacrament of Baptism is often received as an infant.

2. A deacon may baptize, anoint the sick and witness a marriage.

3. The symbols of the Holy Spirit are wind, fire and a dove.

4. Anointing of the sick is another name for the sacrament formerly known as Extreme Unction.

5. Baptism initiates a person into the family of God.

6. One must be in a state of grace (free from grave sin) to receive the Sacrament or the Eucharist.

7. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation the priest (in the name of Christ) absolves (forgives) the person of his or her sins.

8. Living water is the symbol of Baptism. It must be flowing water.

9. The sacrament of Holy Matrimony must be witnessed by a priest or deacon to be considered a sacramental marriage.

10. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also call the Sacrament of Confession or Penance.

11. We receive the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

12. The sacraments of initiation are Baptism. Eucharist, and Confirmation.

13. The vocational sacraments are Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony.

14. The sacraments of healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.

15. Baptism removes the stain of original sin.

16. Reconciliation requires an Act of Contrition.

17. The belief that the bread and wine in the Eucharist become the body and blood of Jesus after being consecrated by the priest or bishop is known as “The Real Presence.”

18. We are encouraged to receive the Eucharist daily if possible.

19. When receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation we choose a patron saint.

20. Holy Orders must be received from a validly ordained Bishop. Every Catholic bishop can trace his ordination back to the original twelve Apostles.

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How Much Do You Know About The Apostles?

Gallery February 5, 2016 Vicki Scheenstra Leave a comment

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Apostle means “one who is sent”. Jesus chose twelve Apostles. He sent them into the world to spread the “good news”. The following quiz will tell you how much you know about them.

Answer the following questions to test your knowledge about the Apostles. The answers are at the end of the list.

1 Which Apostle had a mother-in-law who was cured by Jesus?

2. Which Apostles were known as “Sons of Thunder”?

3. Which Apostle was shipwrecked?

4. Which Apostle lived the longest, dying a natural death?

5. To which Apostle did Jesus say “Do not doubt but believe?”

6. Which Apostle was a tax collector?

7. Who was the brother of Simon Peter?

8. Which Apostle betrayed Jesus?

9. Which Apostle said, “This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders. It has become the cornerstone.”

10. Which Apostle tried to walk on water?

11. Which Apostles witnessed the Transfiguration?

12. On what day did the Holy Spirit descend upon the Apostles?

13. To whom did Jesus say, “Here is your mother?”

14. Which Apostle was present at the foot of the cross?

15. Which Apostle received the keys to the kingdom of heaven?

16. Which Apostle was blind for three days?

17. Which Apostle was chosen to replace the traitor?

18. To which Apostle did Jesus say, “Get behind me, Satan!”

19. Who is referred to as “The Beloved Disciple?”

20. Which Apostle was not present when Jesus first appeared to the other Apostles?

21. Which Apostle is mentioned the most in the gospels?

22. Who denied Jesus three times?

23. Which three apostles fell asleep while Jesus was praying in the garden?

24. To whom did Jesus say, “Feed my sheep?”

25. Can you name the twelve Apostles present at the Last Supper?

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St. Andrew, Apostle and Martyr

St. Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter. They were both fishermen and followers of John the Baptist when they were called to follow Jesus.

After the resurrection, St. Andrew preached in Greece. He was put to death on an X shaped cross to which he was tied, not nailed. He lived two days, still preaching to those around him.

He is the patron saint of fishermen and two countries; Russia and Scotland.

The feast day of St. Andrew is celebrated on Nov. 30.

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St. Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr

St. Bartholomew was born in Galilee. Bartholomew was one of the original twelve Apostles and present at the Last Supper. He was also known as Nathanael. He witnessed the Ascension.

After the resurrection, Bartholomew preached in India, Ethiopia and Asia Minor. He was flayed and beheaded by King Astyages.

St. Bartholomew is the patron saint against neurological diseases and leather workers.

The feast day of St. Bartholomew is celebrated on Aug. 24.

St. James the Greater, Apostle and Martyr

St. James the Greater was one of the original twelve apostles. James the Greater was the brother to St. John the Apostle and a cousin to Jesus. He followed John the Baptist before following Jesus. He was a fisherman. He was present at the Last Supper. The two brothers. James and John were called the ‘Sons of Thunder”.

St. James preached in Samaria Judea and Spain after the resurrection. He was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was stabbed with a sword by King Heron Agrippa at Jerusalem.

St. James the Greater is the patron saint of arthritis sufferers, pharmacists and veterinarians.

The feast day of St James the Greater is celebrated on July 25.

St. James the Lesser

St. James the Lesser was one of the original twelve apostles. The title Lesser probably meant he was younger than James the Greater. James was a cousin of Jesus and brother to St. Jude Thaddeus.

St James the Lesser was the first Bishop of Jerusalem. He was known for his devotion to the poor. He was beaten to death with a club while praying for his attackers.

St.James the Lesser is the patron saint of fullers and pharmacists.

The feast day of St. James the Lesser is celebrated on May 3.

St. John the Evangelist

St. John the Evangelist was the Son of Zebedee and Salome. He was the brother to James the Greater. The two brothers were called the “Sons of Thunder. They were both fishermen. John was a followers of John the Baptist before he was called by Jesus.

Peter, James and John were the only witnesses of the raising of Jairus daughter (Mark 5:37), the Transfiguration and the Agony of the Garden.

John and Peter were sent to the city to make preparations for the Last Supper. John become known as ‘The Beloved Disciple’.

John was the only Apostle to remain close to Jesus during the crucifixion. Jesus told him “This is your mother”. while hanging on the cross. (John 19: 27)

After Pentecost, John traveled with Peter and was put in prison. He preached with Peter in Samaria, Palestine and Asia Minor.

The fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelations is attributed to St. John the Evangelist.

St. John the Evangelist lived the longest of the Apostles, dying a natural death.

St. John the Evangelist is the patron saint of writers, editors and publishers.

The feast day of St. John the Evangelist is celebrated on Dec. 27.

Judas Iscariot, Apostle and Traitor

Judas Iscariot was called by Jesus to be one of the original twelve Apostles. He was present at the Last Supper. Judas went to the chief priest and said, “What will you give me if I betray him to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver. During the last supper Jesus said “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” And they became greatly distressed and began to say to him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” He answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me”

When Judas saw that Jesus was condemned he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders He said “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” Throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple he departed; and he went and hanged himself. (Mat 27:4-5)

St. Jude Thaddeus, Apostle and Martyr

St. Jude was one of the original twelve Apostles. He was the son of Cleohas, who died a martyr and Mary who stood at the foot of the cross. He was the brother of St. James the Lesser. and a cousin to Jesus. He was a fisherman. He was present at the Last Supper. He is not to be confused with Judas Iscariot, who was a traitor.

After the resurrection St. Jude preached in Syria and Persia with St. Simon. He was a healer and an exorcist. He was beaten to death with a club then beheaded in Persia. His relics are at St. Peter’s Basilica, in Rome.

St. Jude is known as the patron saint of impossible causes.

The feast day of St. Jude Thaddeus is celebrated on Oct. 28.

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St. Mathias, Apostle and Martyr

St. Mathias was not one of the original twelve Apostles. He was not present at the Last Supper.

After the suicide by hanging of Judas Iscariot, the Apostles decided to choose either Mathias or Joseph called Barsabbas to replace Judas Iscariot. They prayed, saying. “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Acts (1:24) They drew lots and chose Mathias to replace him.

Mathias preached in Judea, Egypt and Ethiopia. Stories of his martyrdom vary. It is believed he was stoned and beheaded.

St. Mathias is the patron saint against alcoholism and smallpox. He is also the patron of carpenters.

The feast day of St. Mathias is celebrated on May 14.

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St. Mathew, Apostle and Martyr

St. Mathew was one of the original twelve apostles. He was also known as Levi. He was present at the Last Supper and the Ascension of Our Lord. Before following Jesus, he was a tax collector.

St. Matthew is the author of the first Gospel. After the resurrection he preached to the Hebrews, probably in Ethiopia, Persia and Syria for 15 years. During this time he also wrote his Gospel in Aramaic.

Reports of his martyrdom vary a great deal. It is not certain if he was burned, stoned or beheaded.

St. Matthew is the patron saint of bankers.

The Feast day of St. Matthew is celebrated on Sept. 21.

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St. Paul was not one of the original twelve Apostles. He persecuted the early Christians. He was present at the stoning of St. Stephen, the first martyr. On the road to Damascus, he was struck by a heavenly light. He heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He asked “Who are you Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city and you will be told what you are to do.” (Acts 9:4-6)

After three days of blindness, scales fell off his eyes. He joined the Apostles becoming known as the Apostle to the Gentiles.

St. Paul wrote many of the books in the New Testament. He was instrumental in the Council of Jerusalem His missionary journeys took him many places: Asia Minor, Macedonia, Jerusalem and Europe.

St. Paul suffered many hardships including three shipwrecks. (2 Cor. 111:20-32)

St. Paul died a martyr. He was beheaded in Rome in the year 65.

St. Paul is the patron saint of writers, publishers, musicians and evangelists.

The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul is celebrated Jan 25.

The Feast of Sts. Peter and St. Paul is celebrated June 29

He died a martyr. His feast day is June 29.

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St. Peter, Apostle and Martyr

St. Peter was one of the original twelve Apostles. His name was Simon and he is the brother of Andrew. They were fishermen until Jesus.called them saying, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.”

When Jesus asked the Apostles who they believed he was, Peter said “You are the Messiah, the son of the Living God.” Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”(Matt 1515-19)

He is also known as Simon Peter. St. Peter was married and Jesus healed his mother-in-law who was suffering from a high fever. (Matt 8:14)

St. Peter is mentioned the most often in the Bible and considered the leader of the Apostles. His name is mention 182 times in the Bible.

When Jesus foretells his death, Peter responds by saying “God forbid it Lord! This must never happen to you.” But Jesus turned to Peter saying “Get behind me Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” (Matt 17: 23)

After asking Peter if he loved him Jesus told him “Feed my Sheep.” three times. (John 23:17)

Peter denied Jesus three time during the crucifixion, repenting afterwards. (Matt. 26:69)

St. Peter was crucified upside down in Rome.

St. Peter is the patron saint of fishermen.

The Feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul is celebrated on June 29.

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St. Philip, Apostle and Martyr

St. Philip was one of the original apostles. He was born in Bethsaida, Galilee and a follower of John the Baptist. He was present at the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. He was also present at the Last Supper.

After the resurrection Philip preached in Greece and Syria.

St. Philip died a martyr. He was crucified upside down at Hiorapolis under Emperor Domitian.

St. Philip is the patron saint of cooks and bakers.

The feast day of St. Philip is celebrated on May 3.

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St. Simon the Zealot, Apostle and Martyr

St. Simon was one of the original twelve Apostles. He was present at the Last Supper.

St. Simon was the second Bishop of Jerusalem. He preached in Egypt and Persia with St. Jude where both suffered martyrdom.

There are two stories of his death. The first has him dying by crucifixion in Samaria. The second has him sawed in half in Persia.

St. Simon is the patron saint of tanners.

The feast day of St. Simon is celebrated on Oct. 28.

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St. Thomas, Apostle and Martyr

St. Thomas was also known as “Doubting Thomas”. After the resurrection Jesus appeared to the Apostles. Thomas was not there and did not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. When Jesus later appeared to him he said “Peace be with you. Do not doubt but believe.” (John 21:24)

St. Thomas also asked Jesus “How can we follow you, when we know not where you are going?” Jesus responded, “I am the way, the truth and the life. Whoever follows me will live forever.”

Thomas was one of the original twelve apostles. He was present at the Last Supper. He was also present when Jesus had the Apostles lower their nets and they miraculously caught many fish.

After the resurrection, St. Thomas was sent to evangelize the Parthians, the Persians and India. He is believed to have built the first church in India.

St. Thomas died a martyr’s death when at Calamine in India he was speared to death while praying.

St. Thomas is the patron saint of architects and the blind. The feast day of St. Thomas is July 3.

The Last Supper

All twelve Apostles whom Jesus chose were with him at the Last Supper.

Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew, and James, and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James son of Alphaeus, and Simon,who was called the Zealot, and Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. (Luke 6:12-16)

Pentecost

When the day of Pentecost had come they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. (Acts 1:104)

The answers to the questions are the following:

1. The Apostle Peter was married. Jesus healed his mother-in-law.(Matt 8:14)

2. The Sons of Thunder were James the Greater and John the Evangelist

3. St. Paul was shipwrecked three times.(2 Cor. 11:20-32)

4. St.John the Evangelist lived the longest, dying a natural death.

5. St. Thomas, also known as ‘Doubting Thomas’ was told’“Do not doubt but believe” by Jesus.(John 21:24)

6. St. Mathew was a tax collector.

7. St. Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter.

8. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.(Matt. 26:47)

9. Peter while preaching said, “This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders. It has become the cornerstone.” (Acts 4:11)

10. Peter tried to walk on water but faltered. (Mat: 14:28)

11. The Transfiguration was witnessed by Peter, John and James.

12. The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles on Pentecost.

13. Jesus said “This is your mother” to St. John the Evangelist while he hung from the cross.(John 19:26)

14. St. John the Evangelist was the only Apostle who stayed near Jesus during the crucifixion.

15. St. Peter was given the ‘keys to the kingdom of heaven‘.(Matt 16:16)

16. St. Paul was blind for three days after seeing a light from heaven and hearing a voice asking in Hebrew,

“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” (Acts 26:12)

17. St. Mathias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. (Acts 1:12)

18. Jesus was talking to Simon Peter when he said “Get behind me, Satan!” (Matt 16:21)

19. St. John the Evangelist was known as ‘The beloved disciple’.

20. When Jesus first appeared to the Apostles, Thomas was absent. He did not believe Jesus had risen. (John 21:24)

21. St. Peter is mentioned 93 times in the Gospels; 63 times in the remainder of the New Testament.

John is second, being mentioned 100 times in the Gospels and 30 in the remainder of the New Testament.

22. St. Peter denied Jesus three times during the crucifixion.(Matt 26:69)

23. While praying in the garden, Peter, James and John fell asleep. (Matt 26:36)

24. Jesus told Peter“Feed my Sheep.” three times. (John 21:17)

25. The original Twelve Apostles are the following:

St. Andrew
St. Bartholomew
St. James the Greater
St. James the Lesser
St. John the Evangelist
Judas Iscariot
St. Jude Thaddeus
St. Mathew
St. Peter
St. Philip
St. Simon the Zealot
St. Thomas