CLE 4 QT

• Baptism


  "door of faith". Experience of being welcomed into a family. We became adopted children of God. Through it we are transformed as individuals and our relationship with God change.
• Ministers of Baptism


  • Deacon
  • Priest
  • Bishop
  • (In danger of death, anyone and anywhere)
• Types of Baptism


  • Infant Baptism - Called Christening. Baptizing infants.
  • Adult Baptism -For adults who want to be Catholics. Usually happens during Easter vigil mass.
• Baptism


  The word Baptism comes from the greek word "baptizein" which means 'to plunge' or 'immerse in water'
• Baptism


  • Its first effect is to unite us into the life of Christ
  • A person may only be baptized once
  • Water plays a big role
• Baptism


  • The second effect is to unite us to the members of the church, the body of Christ
  • Serves as our starting point in continuing Christ's mission
• Christ's Threefold Mission


  • PROPHET - To proclaim the good news so that people would believe and receive salvation
  • PRIEST - To worship God and fulfill his priestly mission through sacrifice and self-emptying on the cross
  • KING - To lead us
• Other Sacramentals of Baptism

  • Parents - Present the infant to the minister
  • Godparents - Help the parents take care of the child
  • Anointing of the Holy chrism - Symbolizes the gift of the Holy Spirit
  • White Garment - Signifies becoming a new person in Jesus Christ
  • Candle - Symbolizes Christ enlightening the baptized child
• Lent is the death of Jesus, Easter is the resurrection of Jesus
• Other Terms


  • First parents: Adam and Eve
  • Original Sin - Disobedience to God
  • Beatification - Called Blessed
  • Canonization - Process of being a saint
  • Nabi - Prophet
  • Rabbi - Teacher
  • Heresy - False teachings of faith
  • Nihil Obstat Imprimatur - Read, scanned, and double checked by a bishop or the pope
• Confirmation


  Comes from the Latin word "comfirmare" means "to make firm"
• Witness of Christ


  One that gives evidence. We witness Jesus' life and know the mission God gave us.
• Gifts of the Holy Spirit

  • Wisdom
  • Understanding
  • Knowledge
  • Counsel (Right Judgement)
  • Fortitude (Courage)
  • Piety (Reverence)
  • Fear of the Lord (Wonder & Awe)
• Wisdom


  Highest gift. Corresponds to love. What is true and not. Directs to judge all things.
• Understanding


  Helps us see the importance of the bible and appreciate God's saving grace.
• Knowledge


  Enables us to use everything in this world. There is vanity in materialistic things.
• Counsel (Right Judgement)


  Enables us to choose what is morally right. Guide against impulsiveness.
• Fortitude (Courage)


  Courage to say yes and no. Avoidance of temptation. Gives us strength to be patient in trials.
• Piety (Reverence)


  Respect. All things belonging to God must be given respect. Gives us disposition to serve God with tenderness and devotion.
• Fear of the Lord (Wonder & Awe)

  It is not servile fear. Loving fear of children who don't want to offend their father by sinning.
• Fruits of the Holy Spirit

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Faithfulness
  • Gentleness
  • Self Control
• Love


  Biblical love is a choice not a feeling. Expresses itself in loving ways and values the good of others.
• Joy


  The feeling of gladness based on our circumstances. Acceptance to oneself.
• Peace


  For those who have the spirit of peace within us, the peace of Christ is possible no matter the circumstances.
• Patience


  Christians have everything they need to be patient because we have the Holy Spirit living in us. Patient people put up with circumstances and other people.
• Kindness and Goodness


  Kindness can be developed, Goodness is inborn from birth. Together, they represent moral goodness and integrity.
• Faithfulness


  Reliable or trustworthy. For the christians, this is faithfulness specifically for the savior who redeemed us.
• Gentleness


  Humility. Gentleness is the grace of the soul. It is not weakness, but instead it is strength under control. Controls the way you speak.
• Self Control


  Gives us the power to say "yes" to the spirit and foster a beautiful harvest of spiritual fruit.
• Holy Eucharist


  Known as mass. Source and summit of christian life. Most important of catholic worship.
• Eucharist


  Comes from the greek word "eucharista" which means "thanksgiving". Implies a mission that we must give ourselves to him and be united with him in the Holy Communion.
• Eucharist


  Not simply recalling, but believing in God's saving power during the time of Moses, like the Jewish Passover meal.
• Bread and Wine in the Eucharist

  Transubstantiation - Takes place during the Epiclesis part. The bread and wine turn into the real body and blood of Jesus.
• Receiving the Eucharist


  Unites us with Christ, separates us from sin, reconciles us with each other and builds up the Christian community.
• Ministers of the Holy Eucharist

  • Priests and Bishops
• Elements of the Eucharistic Celebration


  • Introductory Rites - Entrance, Greeting, Penitential Rite, Gloria
  • Liturgy of the Word - Readings, Homily, Professions of Faith, Prayer of the Faithful
  • Liturgy of the Eucharist - Preparation of the Gifts, Eucharistic Prayer, Acclamation, Epiclesis, Final Doxology
  • Communion Rite - Lord's Prayer, Agnus Dei, Communion
  • Concluding Rite - "Go in peace, glorifying the Lord, by your life"
• Entrance


  After they have gathered, the Entrance song begins and the priest with the ministers enter. The purpose is to introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical season.
• Greeting

  When they reach the altar, the priest and ministers will bow. After the chant, the priest and all gathering, will make the sign of the cross.
• Penitential Rite

  The priest invites to participate in the Act of Penitence. It will end with the Kyrie Eleison (lord have mercy)
• Gloria

  On Sundays except for Advent and Lent, the Gloria is recited/sung followed by the prayer of the day.