Lesson 25

 

Opening Prayer

Scrutinies

 

Questions and answers:  Chapter 22: Confirmation

 

  1. What is the sacrament of Confirmation?

  2. When was the sacrament of Confirmation established?

  3. What does Jesus Christ accomplish in us through Confirmation?

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.

     

  1. What is the sign of the sacrament of Confirmation?

  2. What is the effect of the distinctive “character” or “seal” given in Confirmation?

  3. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation?

  4. What are the powers which enable us to profess, defend and spread the faith?

  5. How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit help us?

  6. Why must a confirmed Christian be concerned with world problems and social justice?

  7. How do Christians profess and spread their faith?

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.

      e.

      f.

      g.

 

  1. Who is the minister of Confirmation?

  2. When may a person be confirmed?

 

Introduction to a Saint’s life: Saint Patrick

 

 

·         Sponsors: Share your Confirmation experience and your life experiences with the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

Homework: Chapter 29: Marriage

 

  1. Who established marriage?

 

  1. What is the purpose of marriage?

 

  1. What is the sacrament of Marriage (or Matrimony)?

     

  1. What is the sign of the sacrament of Marriage?

 

  1. When does the sacrament of Marriage occur?

 

  1. What are some of the graces of Marriage?

 

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.

      e.

 

  1. What did our Lord teach about the sacrament of Marriage?

 

      a.

      b.

      c.

      d.  

 

  1. What did Jesus do for Marriage by elevating it to the dignity of a sacrament?

 

  1. In what way is the union of husband and wife a symbol of the union of Christ and his Church?

 

  1. Who administers the sacrament of Marriage?

 

  1. What laws safeguard marriage?

 

  1. What did Jesus teach about divorce?

 

  1. Has the state the power to grant a divorce?

 

  1. Has the Church the power to grant a divorce?

 

                  Closing Prayer