Edexcel 1.2 practices catholic Christianity questions (unfinished)

What is the sacramental nature of reality?

Belief of G’s creation shows presence of G- G’s power/nature can be understood/seen through the things he’s made

What are sacraments?

Outward signs that an inward gift of grace has been given by G

What is the practice of the sacrament of baptism? 

• parents / godparents bring the child to church 

• priest pours water over the child

• baptising in name of the Trinity

• Anoints w chrism 

• Gives a lighted candle

What is the symbolism of the sacrament of baptism?

• Water -> washing away sin

• oil/candle-> being claimed by christ

What is the meaning of the sacrament of baptism?

Original sin child is born w is washed away 

What is the importance of the sacrament of baptism?

• CCC teaches w/o baptism, a person cannot receive other sacraments

• Baptism washes away original sin so baptised can achieve salvation/enter heaven 

What is the practice of the sacrament of confirmation? 

• Candidate renews vows made on their behalf at baptism 

• Bishop lays hands on candidate/anoints them w chrism

What is the symbolism of the sacrament of confirmation? 

• Laying of hands-> gift of HS

• oil-> being called out for a…