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What is a Sacrament?What is meant by 'Grace'?How do sacraments bring us closer to God?

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What is a Sacrament?What is meant by 'Grace'?How do sacraments bring us closer to God?

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  1. A Sacrament is a Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites. Many Christians consider the sacraments to be a visible symbol of the reality of God, as well as a channel for God's grace.

  2. 'Grace' in Christian theology, is the free and unmerited favor of God as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. It is a virtue coming from God, and is also a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine favor.

  3. Sacraments bring us closer to God by acting as visible signs of an inward and spiritual divine grace. They are seen as means through which God's grace is especially manifested and by which we are united to Jesus Christ and to one another. They are not just symbolic, but are believed to actually confer grace. Through the sacraments, God's love and favor are bestowed upon us, and we are reminded of His promises to us. This helps to strengthen our faith and draw us closer to Him.

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31. It is an outward visible sign of the invisible grace, an efficacious symbol brings about the spiritual reality to which it points to, applies to Christ as the great sign of God's love for us. It is called _____________.*1 pointa) sacrament.b) grace.c) the human nature of Jesus.32.  It is the sacrament of Christian maturation and through reception, we receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is called _______.*1 pointa) Baptism.b) Confirmation.Holy Eucharist.33. The sacrament that should be received first as part of the Christian initiation is the_________.*1 pointa) Holy Eucharist.b) Confirmation.c) Baptism.34. One is cleansed in preparation to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation through _________.*1 pointa) Penance and Reconciliation.b) Eucharist.c) Anointing.35. Chrism is a holy oil used for anointing during Baptism, Confirmation and ________.  *1 pointa) Marriage.b) Eucharist.c) Holy Order.36. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit of wonder and awe that makes us marvel at God’s greatness and love. It is _____________.*1 pointa) wisdom.b) piety.c) fear of the Lord.37. The minister who blesses the oil used during the sacrament of Confirmation is __________. *1 pointa) the deacon.b) the priest.c) the bishop.38. By the grace of God, receiving the sacrament of Confirmation has its effect on the confirmands. It ___________. *1 pointa) makes them new members of the Church.b) takes away original sin.c) increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in them.39. It is the official, public worship of the Church. It constitutes the sacraments and the Divine Office; and, the Holy Mass is the most important liturgical celebration.  It is called _______.*1 pointa) Liturgy.b) Holy Eucharist.c) Divine Worship.40. The founder of the Catholic Church is _______.*1 pointa) Saint Peter.b) Saint Paul.c) Jesus Christ.41. This model of the Church makes the members take part in their unique ways by being  alive and active in the world through sharing their own gifts and abilities working together like parts of the body. This is the Church as  ________________.*1 pointa) the Body of Christb) an institution.c) sacraments.42. In the Church, the people expressed their concern for one another and live in communion with each other as a community of believers. This is the Church as  ________.  *1 pointa) the Body of Christ.b) the People of God.c) as an institution.43. The first visible head of the Church after Christ ascended to heaven was ______.*1 pointa) James.b) Peter.c) Paul.44. The Church flourishes and continues as being held by a strong power that comes from the divine. The sanctifier of the Church is _________.*1 pointa) Mary.b) the pope.c) the Holy Spirit.45. It means the unity of all those living on earth (pilgrim Church), those being purified in purgatory (the suffering Church), and those enjoying the blessings of heaven (the Church in glory). It is called ____________.*1 pointa) communion of saints.b) communion of purgatory and heaven.c) communion of members in the Church.46. The Holy Spirit, though present in the whole church and the members, is more powerfully present in the hierarchy because of their functions. As an institution, it consists of the ________.  *1 pointa) Pope, cardinals, priests, deacons and religious.b) Pope, cardinals, priests, deacons, religious, and the laity.c) Pope, cardinals, priests, and deacons.47. Because the Church is open to all people, it has the mark of being _______. *1 pointa) one.b) catholic.c) apostolic.48. There are four marks of the Church that we profess. Hence, we believe in  ____________. *1 pointa) one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.b) one, holy, Catholic and pilgrim Church.c) unified, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.49. When we proclaim the Good News of Jesus to others, we specifically participate in the work of _______________.*1 pointa) evangelization.b) giving homily.c) contributing to the Church.

It is a sacrament wherein chosen men are ordained or given a special dignity and a special role in the ministry of sharing Christ’s mission.Question 3AnswerA.BaptismB.ConfessionC.Holy OrdersD.Matrimony

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