The Seven Sacraments of Roman Catholicism Quiz

Answer: Any time

In Catholicism, this most traditionally happens at an infant age. However, those at an older age who later find themselves wanting to join the faith typically must receive baptism, though this can happen at any age.

The concept and process of Baptism involves holy water being gently sprinkled or poured onto one's head, usually by a priest or some other authority figure within the church. Essentially, Baptism is said to be killing the "old self" in promotion of a "new self", reflecting the idea of Christ dying and resurrecting.

Answer: Father

The specific saying is "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are parts of the Holy Trinity. The Holy Trinity is a concept in which God is three different deities, who are themselves distinct but are connected in this way. The Father plans redemption, the Son (Jesus) accomplishes it, and the Holy Spirit applies it.

Answer: Daily

During this process, an authority figure within one's church, usually a priest, will formally bless the Eucharistic elements before distributing a small piece of bread and small amount of wine, representing the body and blood of Christ, to each communicant.

Answer: First Communion

A child's First Communion does usually involve their first Act of Reconciliation, but this is not necessarily the highlight of the event, per se. Another term for the Eucharist ceremony is indeed the Holy Communion, so it stands to reason that the very first time partaking would be labeled the 'First' Communion.

Answer: As a young teenager

The intent of this is essentially to "confirm" someone's faith if they've already been baptized. It is possible to have a Confirmation at a particularly young age, but it tends to happen closer to adolescence in one's teenage years. For those who converted to the church at an adult age, Confirmation generally immediately follows on Baptism.

Answer: Holy Spirit

The specific phrasing 'sealed' is deliberate, as this entire Sacrament is constructed around the principle of 'sealing' that person as a member of the church while signifying the inner presence of the Holy Spirit within that church. During the process, a priest or authority figure of the church will use chrism, a sacred oil, and apply it to the recipient's forehead while saying the quote in the question.

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Blessed Trinity, co-equal, and co-eternal with the Father and the Son.

Answer: They seek forgiveness for their sin(s)

Reconciliation is performed when someone has committed a wrongdoing somehow and seeks forgiveness from God for having done so. This is may be done in the form of a confession, where the person involved will privately discuss what they've done with a priest or other authority figure in the church. Sometimes, it may be achieved in a group setting. Naturally, it can be done as often as one wants.

Those who practice strictly may view humanity as innately sinful, following from the initial fall from grace by Adam and Eve. This is described as Original Sin, and means (in a strict interpretation) that every person is, at all times, living in a state of sin, which the faithful attempt to reduce as they try to get closer again to God. to assist this process, practicing Reconciliation may be viewed as compulsory, something done deliberately before engaging with the Eucharist so that sacrament can be approached in a state of grace.

Answer: Someone on their deathbed

Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament that has broad use, and could be used even if someone has a common cold. The idea is to provide strength and comfort to those who are suffering, while attempting to essentially unify it in tandem with the suffering of Christ.

As for Last Rites, this is a special Apostolic blessing given by a high figure in the church, typically the priest, and is specifically intended for someone who is about to pass away. In 1903, when Pope Leo XIII passed away, he was given his Last Rites while on his deathbed.

Answer: Marriage

Officially, in order for a Marriage to be formally recognized by a church, both the man and woman involved must have been previously baptized. In it, said man and woman offer one another vows of life long unionship. The Sacrament is meant to reflect the conjoining of Christ with the church as one, and the Marriage is usually conducted by a priest or higher authority figure within the church.

Of course, society features plenty of married couples who are not necessarily members of any church. Depending on where you live and the company you keep, it is quite likely you know of many people that this applies to. As such, this Sacrament, more so than any others by far, has become more of a construct of general society, as opposed to strictly being limited to a church context.

Answer: Men

This was not open to just any man, but specifically, men who strive to become deacons, priests or bishops. Ordination is said to convey a special "character" on the soul of whomever is receiving it. When performed, usually a bishop or other authority figure of the church will hold their hands against the recipient man's head. In doing so, the recipient essentially gains the power to baptize, confirm, witness marriage and absolve sins as a confessor.

Most notably, men who are ordained are expected to remain celibate. However, those who had been previously married and strive to become deacons specifically are exempt from this.