New Covenant & Responding with Love

• What was the New Covenant made through?


  Jesus
• How was the New Covenant sealed?


  By Jesus' death on the Cross
• What did Jesus' disciples do after his death?


  They continued his teachings and developed a faithful Christian community
• How long has the Christian community continued after Jesus' death?


  Over 2000 years
• What is the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant?


  The Old Covenant is a code of moral demands, while the New Covenant provides God's power to live for Him
• What does God provide in the New Covenant to fulfill moral instructions?


  His Holy Spirit
• What are the Seven Sacraments?


  They are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders
• What are the Sacraments of Initiation?


  • Baptism
  • Confirmation
  • Eucharist
• What are the Sacraments of Healing?


  • Penance (reconciliation)
  • Anointing of the Sick
• What are the Sacraments of Service?


  • Marriage
  • Holy Orders
• What does Baptism signify in the Sacraments of Initiation?


  It introduces individuals to Christianity
• What is the purpose of Confirmation in the Sacraments of Initiation?


  To confirm one's faith in God and Jesus
• What does the Eucharist commemorate?


  Jesus' death for the New Covenant
• What commitment does Marriage represent in the Sacraments of Service?


  A commitment to family and partnership before God
• What does Holy Orders signify in the Sacraments of Service?


  A commitment to God and the Christian Community
• How do the Sacraments of Initiation call the Church community to live out the New Covenant?


  • Recognizing an individual's introduction to the Church
  • Working collectively to live out the New Covenant
  • Marking new members of the Church community
  • Forming a deeper connection with God
• What role do the Sacraments of Initiation play in the Church community?


  • Vital in marking new members
  • Sharing the New Covenant with the community
  • Allowing individuals to dedicate themselves to the Catholic Faith
  • Living out lives according to the New Covenant
• What is the Sacrament on which our faith is founded according to Pope Francis?


  Baptism
• What does Baptism do for a Christian according to Pope Francis?


  It grafts them as a living member onto Christ and his Church
• What three sacraments form the "Christian initiation"?


  Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
• How does Baptism configure us to the Lord?


  It turns us into a living sign of his presence and love
• What question does Pope Francis raise about the necessity of Baptism?


  Is Baptism really necessary to live as Christians and follow Jesus?
• What does the Apostle Paul say about Baptism in Romans 6:3-4?


  We are baptized into Christ's death and raised to walk in newness of life
• How does Baptism affect the existence of a baptized child compared to an unbaptized child?


  A baptized child and an unbaptized child are not the same
• What does Baptism immerse us in according to Pope Francis?


  The inexhaustible source of life which is the death of Jesus
• What does Baptism free us from?


  Original sin
• What hope does Baptism provide to Christians?


  The hope of going on the path of salvation
• How does Baptism enable Christians to forgive and love others?


  It empowers them to forgive and love even those who offend them
• What does Baptism help us recognize in others?


  The face of the Lord in the least and the poor
• Can a person baptize themselves?


  No, no one can self-baptize
• What is the significance of Baptism being conferred by another person?


  It emphasizes the communal aspect of the sacrament
• What are the key transformations that occur in a Christian through Baptism?


  • Marks the beginning of life in Christ
  • Joins believers to the Body of Christ and the Church
  • Cleansed from original sin
  • Establishes a new relationship with God
  • Fosters a Christian identity rooted in love and forgiveness
• How does Baptism impact a Christian's identity and relationship with others?


  It establishes an identity of love, forgiveness, and service towards others
• What does Baptism empower Christians to do in relation to their neighbors?


  To see Jesus in their neighbors and serve them
• What is the communal dimension of Baptism?


  • Baptism is conferred by another person
  • It emphasizes the role of the community and Church
  • Creates a "chain of grace" among believers
• What does Pope Francis say about the gift of Baptism?


  It has changed us and empowered us to bring God's redeeming love to all
• Who might be considered 'poor' in our community according to the study material?


  The homeless, lonely, and those in financial and emotional struggles
• What global groups are considered 'poor' according to the study material?

  Refugees, victims of war, famine, and natural disasters
• What are some ways the Catholic Church supports refugees and asylum seekers?

  • Caritas Internationalis provides food and shelter
  • Jesuit Refugee Service offers education and psychosocial support
  • Advocacy for the rights of refugees
• What is the mission of the Church in relation to Baptism and service to others?


  To live out our faith in service to others