QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL ORAL EXAM SACRAMENT/S OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION MARYHILL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AY 2021-2022 Based on what we discussed, what is the better name of our course: Sacrament of Christian Initiation or Sacraments of Christian Initiation? Why? Why is it that to participate in the Eucharist (First Communion) before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation can be considered an “anomaly” or questionable? Consider the theology of Confirmaiton Based on what we discussed, what has to be the proper order of receiving the sacrament/s of Christian initiation: Baptism-ConfirmationEucharist or Baptism- Eucharist-Confirmation? What are some possible pastoral implications of each “order”? How does it affect the participation of the faithful in the celebration and living out of the sacrament/s? Consider the administration of the sacrament to children and adult To explain: “Be what you see and receive who you are.” [Saint Augustine] Is it necessary to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation before the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage? Can “any person” administer the Sacrament of Baptism? Compare [briefly] the centrality of the Paschal Mystery in the homilies of Saint Leo the Great and in the sermons of Saint Ambrose Explain and reflect on these words of Saint Ambrose: “See where you are baptized, see the source of your baptism It is none other than the cross of Christ, the death of Christ Here is the whole mystery: he suffered for you In him you are redeemed In him you are saved.”(De Sacramentis II.6) What is the relation between the significance [theology] of the Paschal Mystery and Sacrament [s] of Initiation? 10.What is the relationship between the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist? 11.Is it necessary [obligatory] that the parents of the candidate for Baptism be married? Why or why not? 12.Why is it recommended that mother of the child to be baptized be the one to bring him/her to the baptismal font? 13.Should it be encouraged to have “proxy” for the godparents in the celebration of the rite of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation? Why or why not? 14.What is the difference between the invocation [descent] of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Baptism and Sacrament of Confirmation? [in terms of the effects] 15.During the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism, what is the significance of using the Paschal candle and lighting the baptismal candle from it? [not from the match] 16.Why is it not recommended that baptism be celebrated during Lenten season? 17.Where is the ideal place for the celebration of Baptism? The parish or house of the child to be baptized or in any other church? Why? 18.What is the essential rite for the Sacrament of Confirmation? Laying of hand or anointing with oil? Why? 19.What is the relation of the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Sacrament of Baptism? Similarities and Differences 20.What has been the most significant learning/s you had in the class or in the course? [class discussion, handouts, papers made, exams made/taken] OR - From the discussion in the class, what are the points which you consider most important? What struck you most? Why? ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: 21.What does it mean by the provision of Canon Law [can 861 §2] that “in case of necessity”, “any person who has the requisite intention may so” [confer baptism]? [cf Question #6 above] 22.Is it required that the parents of the children to be confirmed be married in the Catholic Church before the confirmation? 23.Is it valid the confirmation of children with unbaptized parents? 24.Is it valid the confirmation of infants? 25.Is it valid the confirmation and other sacraments received (marriage, religious profession ) if later, the child is discovered to be unbaptized? Thank you for journeying with me in the “liturgical” world! May you be “liturgical” persons, and hopefully “liturgical” priests! Praying for all of you All the best! Salamat sa Diyos! Sr Maria Cecilia, pddm 16 November 2021 That in all things God may be glorified! ... for the godparents in the celebration of the rite of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation? Why or why not? 14.What is the difference between the invocation [descent] of the Holy Spirit in the. .. season? 17.Where is the ideal place for the celebration of Baptism? The parish or house of the child to be baptized or in any other church? Why? 18.What is the essential rite for the Sacrament of... terms of the effects] 15.During the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism, what is the significance of using the Paschal candle and lighting the baptismal candle from it? [not from the match]