This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Catholicism has 20 clues. Answers range from 4 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
A method of baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized. The word "affusion" comes from the Latin affusio, meaning "to pour on"
A sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ
A christian convert under instruction before baptism
Ecclesiastical. a person under instruction in the rudiments of Christianity, as in the early church; a neophyte
strong sexual desire, lust
the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened
"be opened"
make big promises to encourage their godchild to grow in faith and commit to helping them understand how to live their life in a Christian way
an act or instance of immersing
the action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual
the final period in initiation of adults, the meaning of the sacraments is explained to those who have newly received them
a novice in a religious order, or a newly ordained priest, a person who is new to a subject, skill or belief
a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism who are above the age of infant baptism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices
our inner attitude and readiness for a particular sacrament
this is something that is capable of effecting change in us and the world
a material, or physical sign that is a visible sign of God's grace
the words said in each of the sacraments celebration
the person who performs the sacramental action
the process of rendering something pure
the love of God