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 THE CHRISTIAN'S DAILY EXERCISE. 
 
 Morning prayer being a duty, which God requires as 
 t^e first fruits of the day, it is never to 1)6 omitted, and 
 should most religiously Ixi offered to him ; the success of 
 our actions for the rest of the day depends in a great mea- 
 sure on this first duty of it : to begin the day without 
 begging God's blessing, is certainly to expose ourselves to 
 very great danger. 
 
 Before prayer, seriously consider what you are, and who 
 God is, to whom you offer your prayers ; a ptoper sense 
 of your nothingness and misery, and of the infinite per- 
 fections of God, whose majesty fills heaven and earth, 
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 respect, of sorrow for your sins, and of- fervour, love, and 
 confidence, with which you should be always atliluated 
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 MORNING PRAYER. ' * * ^^^ 
 
 Rising from bed, make the sign of the cross, saying. 
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 your last; when dressed p)ace yourself in th,e presenee of 
 (lod in a respectful posture on hended knees,' and hlessing 
 yourseVf, adore him with the most profquudrespeet, givo 
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 the night, :and what were the sins you committed the day 
 hefore, an<i with an humble and oontil-t. heoii, hegging 
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 heg his assistance to spt^nd the'presdnt day in his love and 
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 failings, to which you find yourself tiiost a4dictt(V. 
 
 Then offering to God your body ar)d. soul, with all your 
 thoughts, words, and actions, and begging hi^ blessing on 
 them— devoutly recite the Acts of Faith, Hope, and 
 Charity^ the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, the Apostles' 
 Creed, arid, whatever other payers you are accustomed to 
 say : you should also pray for your friends and enemies, 
 and for the Jiving and the dead, begging grace, mercy, 
 and salvation for all mankind. Conclude jouv Mojining 
 Prayer by invoking the intercession and protection of the 
 Blessed Virgin Mary, and by recommending youiv^elf to 
 your Angel-Guardia»n, and to those particular saints, to 
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 desirous to please God, ought, if he has time and oppor- 
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 hour of the day, on his last end, or on the passion of 
 Christ, or on some other point and serious subject, and to 
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 of it, consider, that all thing*^ even your most secret 
 thoughts and actions, ore naked and open to (he eyes of God^ 
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 an account for it in the day of Judgment.— (Keh, iv. 13, and 
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 If it be so necessary a duty to begin the day by 
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 before God in prayer ever}' night, which necessary duty 
 is never to be omitted, and should bo always Ihost reli- 
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 same dispositions as in the morning. 
 
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 yourself on your knees in the presence of God, and begging 
 his blessing, by making the sign of the cross on yourself, 
 adore his infinite Majesty ; return him thanks for all his 
 mercies to you. especially for his gracious protection over 
 you during the day, and invite the whole court of heaven, 
 and all the creatures of God, to bless his goodness, and 
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 Then consider attentively, how you spent the day, and 
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 him any more, and caotiously to avoid every occaHion of 
 Kin . Then offering yourself to God, and earnestly beseech- 
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 and good Mrorks which are most necessary to you. and to 
 preserve you from sin and all dangers during the night, 
 devoutly, recite the Acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity, and 
 the other prayers as in the morning, or any other form of 
 prayer yon are accustomed to say at night. 
 
 T^«ie!taminalioa of conscience is strongly recommended 
 as a very important Christian duty, and is one of the most 
 profttablte and effectual means to avoid sin, and toacquire 
 virtiLe — wherefore all persons who have sincerely at heart 
 their salvation, and are tnily desirous to please God, wiil 
 constantly and diligently attend to the examination of 
 conscieiM^O Overy night. 
 
 Prayer, said in common, that is, by many together, is 
 certainly more acceptable to God, and more beneficial 
 than prayer which is offered in private by one individual 
 alone ; and on this principle is chiefly grounded the pious 
 and edifying practice in many families of joining together 
 in prayer every night; ^nd it is must earnestly to be 
 wished that every Catholic family did adopt it. 
 
 The many signal blessings which God has bestowed on 
 those families in which prayers are regularly said in com- 
 mon, tihould engage every head of a° jfamily to j^ihtroduce 
 and establish so laudable acustom, particularly "at night, 
 when all in the family may be assembled with greater 
 couveuiouce. Where there are two or' tjiree gathered toother 
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 On God and the Creation of the World. "^ '"' 
 
 ,, Question. Who made the World? ^ ,v,^,,j4J fri «.t..lH 
 
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 |,, A. The Creator and Sovereign Lord of heaven and 
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 ;, Q; How many Gods are therQ? 
 
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 V, Q. Where is God? 
 
 A. God is everywhere, but is said principally to be in 
 heaven, where he manifest^ hiniself to the blessed. 
 Q. What is heaven ? 
 
 A. The kingdom of <}od'id glory aiul of his angete and 
 fiaints. 
 
 Q. If 'God be everywhere, why do we not see him? 
 
 ' : A. Because God is a pure spirit, having no body, ai)d 
 
 therefore ca-nnot be seen with corporal eyes.i i;vjj,>i^ si;tii 
 
 ... Q. Does GodMaee us ? s><, , 
 
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 , Q, Docs God know all things ? 
 
 ' A. YeS] all things are naked and opeh'to W» «yrfi, feven 
 our most secret thoughts and actions. (Heb. iv. 13.) 
 '^ Q. Will God judge our most secret thoughts and ac- 
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 A . THat'^e^mlght fuim' the *nd for whicli he«Midaii8. 
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 A. To know and nerve bimih^te' 0a eartl^^NMiiliaftbr td 
 dsee and enjoy hira for ev^t i^,l^tmii'«^ . 
 
 •<5. How can .we know God on tiiarth? . ^ ' 
 
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 . A. Tbe^ lareichiefljr c^tubadntd ioi t|i(i Ai^^eUAM'tiQreqi^.. 
 
 • -Q. "What tloefr the Apostles' Creed containT • ■^•''/ , * 
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 4^ . AVhiehr^t'e tlwi iwihcipoi m^TSteriesof religion? ' 
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 and became aH •ther myatfriB» o£ idigioa am gsomided 
 •nthem. (Johoxirv..^.)^ otb'i^ 
 
 Q. What do yon mean hy mysteries of refigioii ? 
 
 A. Be'vealed trath».'«riii|^ we caiinot comprehend. 
 
 Q. Does God re^t^ of w to Iklieire mysteries of re* 
 ligion? 
 
 A. Tea; 6o«l req«ittt» o£ us to pay tbe homntS^af our 
 tadentabdin^, moA tot sul^ioit •vr wftl to. hm ii^ jail 
 things. (Bom. X. 10.) .!:!«! ^jr,-, *,. 
 
 Q. How- d» w« ijagrlbe- baiiMBe of oar vndiemtaiUihe 
 to God? 
 
 A . By firmry ^tiieKing on God?» mkening' word^ what. 
 •Tto^he haiRTOlbked, beittmsrsQiocompreb^Mihio-tfikUs. 
 
 Q. How do! we submit our wilf to CEod ? 
 
 A. TS^ri^evtSaXij'dtmm ObedieiMce to CM^^^ ihteg» 
 whatsoever he commands. 
 
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 Ike more Gods. thaOi one.. (Eph.ir.fe) -i,.^^ 
 
 Q. Why catukoi tfaev^ be moiie> Oods^ iStm^ «ne t : V 
 
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 A. 'nireo Dime Per«ons^ reaHy dfistinot^ and o^tiaf iik 
 all things. (I John t.%.) 
 
 Q.. HcMT do you call the ffiree tKVine Persons? 
 
 A. The Father^ the Son,. and the Holy Ghost. 
 
 Q. Is the Father. God ? 
 
 A. Yes;^^ the Father is God ^ and the first person oi the 
 blessed Trinity. 
 
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 Q. Ai^tk^ three PJrHnoPersQniithir^OQcUt :/ 
 
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 Q. Ifl any one of the three Diviae P4}r8on8 man pdWeftful 
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 Q. Did one of the three Divine Perso^lieeliihe miiil'^ 
 A. Yes; God the^oa, ^ «epoiul DiHne PersoEi be- 
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 Q. How did God the Scm liedoM4 man ? 
 
 A. /r« tMti »n«eXveS ^ tne ^y ^hai^ Mii }i6fit ^ t%e 
 VifgfnManf. <Ap6stleft' Ore^.) 
 
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 was toneeived by the IToiy GSuMitf i^^v, / ' '/ 'V 
 
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 body and «Atl like ott^s, by i!kie /wwm- <tnd ojtertUien qf the 
 Holy Ghost. 
 
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 6oHini^4fker^ 
 
 Q. How do vou can ^God tlie "Son n^yde maiii? ;rf f 
 
 A. iJeiiiis tJhrtet. 
 
 <2. What is the Meaning of thete wordii, Mnt Ghmlf 
 
 A. ^em» signifies ^arioiir^ ah^ Ckritil fi)g)BlBei tiie 
 Anointed ; and Bt. Paul says tb4l^4U i^mufUJi^ifUm-epery 
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 Q; What means th? iiw?arnationr"^^'*^ ^' L,^.H^Mj>ii:j. 
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 po)^f>£^f thjIideyUH,! "f ■ i\hHj 'intdi odito -^mo hi<l .i> 
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 , -^Q^ Hipw f ^e^j^ iiTito ^e power (Ofttw.defttT'^lV A 
 A: By the di^obedienoe e^eur ftrsi |y{^ent» 111 ewEiXifcr 
 
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 Q, Who were our iirst p^i^^nts?.. s\\ »,■; v,; Vh* i«>tto» ass-^j 
 A. Adam and Eve ^thp iirst mi^n. arid wcm^au,^ t ..\ 
 
 '^ Q. Why dfd Crbd' comniand our fij3t;,xi*^>^^vts,iiot to'eat 
 
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 nal justice and innocence^ and condemned to deatli with 
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 parents? , > 
 
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 of several other blessings intended for them. . ..^ 
 
 Q. What trero the chief blessftigs intended f6r oitr ife^ 
 parents ? ' 
 
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 punishments ,* as we wotild be all liluiretis in t\*tii; iiino- 
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 Q. What other particular <sif6dte follow from Vie^tfta 
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 remain, with many other temporal punishments, after 
 original sin is iGorgircn 3* 
 
 A. To serra as an occaeAon of merit to tis, by resistlhg 
 our corrupt inclinations, and by bearing patieRt^ tbie 
 fluffeiings of this li£B. 
 
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 Q. How could they be sared who lired l)efote Chvist 
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 A. My the belief of a Redeenicr iuf come; and by keep- 
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 Q. On what day did Christ become man? 
 
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 turn* Jems. (Lulcei. 31.) 
 
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 A. On Christmaaday, in a stable at Bethlehem. 
 
 Q(, How long did Chrifit live on earth? 
 
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 poverty and sufferings. 
 
 (i) Why did (Mirist Mre k» long on earth ? 
 
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 Qi flow did Cb^t end hiki life? ^ 
 
 A. On Qood Friday he wan ctueified! On Hoani OlTaiy^ 
 tmadt^dy nailed tc>« croffR..(; Apostles^ Craed.) 
 
 Q. Why do you call that day good^ on which Christ 
 suffered ho painful and ifiirnoniinioas a death ? 
 
 A. Because on; tliat day, by dying on ttie eioSS, ho 
 showed the excesa of his k>ve, and parchased every 
 bIeK8ing for Mb. 
 
 Q WIm» condemned Christ to so cruel a death ? . 
 
 A.' PMUiu* PiUUtf the Kbman goverBCMr,at the desire of 
 the Jews, 
 
 Q. What do yoii infer firom the ntfferings and death of 
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 A. On Easter i^tinday, the thinf Idy after he waseriioi- 
 
 fled, ke.4trou in body and soul, glorious and immortal, 
 
 from the dead. (Apostles' Creed.) 
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 A. Tliat as by dying on tho cross, he showed himself a 
 
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 Q. After Christ had remained forty da^s pu earth, 
 
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 A. On Ascousioh day, he aacenaed from Mount Olivet, 
 with his body and soul into heaven, (Apostles' CKeed.) ^ 
 
 Q. Where is Christ in heaven? . 
 
 A. He ^itn at the right hand qf God the FcUher Atmiahty. 
 (Apostles' Creed.) 
 
 Q. What do yoti mean by saying that Christ sits at the 
 right hand of God ? 
 
 A. 1 mean that Christ as God is equal to his Father in 
 all things ; and as man is in the highest place in heaven, 
 next foi Odd in power and glory. 
 
 Q. What did Christ promise t6 his^postles before ho 
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 On the descent of the Holy .Ghost ^ on the New Law^ and' on 
 ^ the sign of the Qross. 
 
 : Q. On what day f and after whali manner, did the Holy 
 
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 form of tongues of fire, and sat upon every one^ </ theta. 
 
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 A. The law given to the JewH. 
 
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 Q> How in the aijj^n q{ the citosH made.? ' . v'" ."■ "7. 
 
 A. By putting the right hand to the forehead, tlvofi 
 vndtfT the bceat^tf tl^u \o the left and right skonlders, 
 saying : In the name of the Father, and ^f the Son^ and 
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 A To beg that Jesus Christy by liis qrostf and passiou, 
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 A. Yes; partfcularly in all temptations and dangers, 
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 Q. What does the nign of the crosa signify? 
 
 A. It signifies and brings to our minds the principal 
 mysteiies of religion 
 
 Q. What mysteries of ivljgion does the sign of the 
 cross recall to our minds? 
 
 A. The blessed Trhuty,aiid iho incarnation and deAth 
 of our Saviour. V'-t.* ih i^u* tn* i^f • 'rr.u ; ■ u ) 
 
 'Q. How does th» filgi* of the cross remind' us of- the 
 blessed' Trinity? 
 
 A. Because in ip^King the sign of the cross We Iflvokei 
 the thr^e Divine Petsons, saying, in the name of tho 
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 Q. How docs the sign of tho cross bring to qui mlhda 
 the iriearnatlon and death of our Saviour ? 
 
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 A. Tho congregation of all tho faithful, who l>^*nj» 
 baptized, profess the same doctrit»c, pattalio of tlio samo 
 sacraments, and are governed by their lawful paiitoris, 
 under one visible bead on earth. 
 
 Q. Hoir do you call tho tmo Church ? ' ^^1 if i: n i . A 
 
 A. The holy Catliolic Church. (Apostle** Greed.) 
 
 Q. Is there any other true church besides ttiu holy 
 Catholic Church ? 
 
 A. No; ^ thei*e is hnt one Ldrd^one/aitk^ one baptun, 
 one Ood and Father qf att, there^ is but &n*^ trtio Church, 
 (Ephes. iv. 5,6.) 
 
 9 . Are ail obMged to be of the true Church ? ■ i V 
 
 A. 'Yes* no one can be saved out of it. (Acta 'ii.; 
 Lukex.: Johux.; Matt, xxviii. 20.) 
 
 Q. Will strict honesty to every ono, and moral gorHl 
 works euRuro salvation, whatever church or ruligion out) 
 professes? '"' r^ "- ' "5 i> i siihu. m;- - • "yvi 
 
 A. No; unlesd such good works bo enlivenotl hy faith 
 that tvorketh by charity . (Gal. v. 0.) 
 
 Q. Why must our good works bo enlivened by faith ? 
 
 A. Because tho Scriptures say, without faith it is impos- 
 sible to please Ood; and h^ that betieveth not shall be con^ 
 demned. (Heb. xi.jS; Mark xvi. 10.) 
 
 Q, Are we justified by faith alon<5 without good works? 
 
 A. No ; As the body ibithfmt the apitU ii dead, so alsofhith 
 without good works is dead. (James ii. 26.) 
 
 Q. Must our good works be also enlivened by charity? 
 
 A. Y(f8? for St. Paul says, If I should distribute all my 
 goods to feed the poor^ and if I should deliver my boi^ to 
 be burned, »nd have not charity it profittth vie nothing, 
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 Q. How is the Church one 7 . ;"7 
 
 A. In hviin^ one i body and one /old, animated by s one 
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 to the end of time, and AVill be spread, throughout all na- 
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 y. How is the Church apostojioa,]? 
 
 A. Because it was founded hy Christ on his apostles, 
 and was governed by them and their lawful sj^cc^ssors, 
 and because it never ceased and never will cease to leach their 
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 Q. When was St. Peter made Popo or head of thd 
 
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 and upon this rock I wdl, bnU.i mt/ vhttnh : ani J will give to 
 thee the ket/s of the kingdom of heaven ! Feed my famhUf feci 
 my sheep. (Matt. xvi. ; .lohuxxi.) 
 
 Q. What do those texts of Scripture prove? '','» i !'■ "..» 
 . A. That Christ committed to Kt,. Peter and to his law- 
 ful successors the care of iiis whole flock, tlittt is, of bis 
 whole Church, both pastors aud people. (. ;r;/. ,/, 
 
 y. Who succeeded to the other ajwstles? /^ l»f^J ,' <>i' 
 A. The bishops of the holy Catholic Church. ' ^' <*'Jf," 
 Q , Can th<^ Ohurrh err in what it teacht^.is? 
 
 A. No; because. Christ promised to tko;pastors of his 
 Church, Behold I nm with you all days even to the connum- 
 mation oj ihe world. (Matt, xxviii 20.) i jiki j. . , 
 
 . Q. Why did Christ promise always to remain with his 
 Church? 
 
 A. That he himself direrting and assisting l>y his holy 
 Spirit the pastors of his Church; might teach all ages and 
 nations, * ' "i^ • 
 
 Q, What else did Christ promise to his Church ? 
 
 A, That the yatva of hell should ,ioi prevail against it. 
 (Matt. xvi. 18.) 
 
 Q. What other advantages liavo wp in the true 
 
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 A. We have true faith, with the communion of wjnts, 
 and the forgiveness ol sins. (Apostles' Creed.) ;,i ./ 
 
 Q. What means the forgiveness of sins? ' "" ■'■ ' 
 
 A. That Christ left to the pastors of his Church the 
 power oi /or (Jiving sins. (John xx. 23.) 
 
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 A. Any wilftil thought, word, d<^ed, or omfsBioti coii- 
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 A. A griei'wis.offei^cje; or transgression against the law 
 
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 Q. Why 18 it called mortal sin? 
 
 A. Because it kills tho soul by depriving it of it» true 
 life, which is sanctifying grace ; and because it brings 
 everlasting death and damnation on the soul. 
 
 Q. Does venial sin deprive the soul of sanctifying 
 grace^ and deserve everlasting pimishment T 
 
 A . No ; but it harts the sonl by lessening Its love for 
 God, and by <liip08ing it to mortal sin. The 8criptur« 
 B&yBf He thai eontenmeth imall thtn$» shall Jail by little and 
 /«//^«. (Ecclej». xix. 1.) , , 
 
 Q. What is sanctifying grace ? , ' 
 
 A. That grace which sanctifies the sonT, and makes it 
 pleafling to God. 
 
 Q. What do you mean by grace ? 
 
 A; A mipomatural gift, destined by God for our sane- 
 tificatiou,and to enable us to merit heaven. ': i >«i^* • 
 
 Q. Is grace necessary to salvation ? 
 
 A. Yes; without »«», says Christ, ^or^ can 4o nothing. 
 (John XV. 5.) 
 
 Q. Is it a great misfortune to fall into mortal sin? 
 
 A- It is the greatest of all misfortunes. 
 
 Q. What must we do when wo fall into mortal sm? - 
 
 A. We mutjt repent sincerely, and go to confession as 
 soon as possible. 
 
 Q. Why should wc go to confession as soon as wo fall 
 into mortal sin? 
 
 A . That we may recover God's friendship and be always 
 prepared to die. 
 
 Q. What should we do if wc cannot go to confession 
 when we fall into mortal ijiii? 
 
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 i). Wow do yon express an Act of perft^'t contrition ? 
 
 A. <) my Clod ! 1 am heartily sorry for having rtft\^nde(! 
 thee, and. 1 detest my sins most fiincvrcly, because they 
 (HspleASe thee, my Ood, who art so deserving of a^l iriy 
 love, on acconut of thy intruite goodness and most ami - 
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 Q. Will perfect contrition recohcfltB \i% to Odd withont 
 confession? 
 
 A YcHj and it is the only means we have to recover 
 Go«i's friendship when we cantiot go to confession, 
 
 Q. What lii necessary for ont contrition to be peifectT 
 
 A. That we shonld be tmly sorry for fJut sins because 
 they are offensive to God, whb fno ffoorl (n htnseff, With a 
 sinceie •eso|;ition not to offend God any more — to satisiy 
 for our Sims, and to go to confession ns soon as we can. 
 
 Q. How many are tfie chief mortal sins, com ri^ionl)' 
 called capital ar)d deadly sins? ' ' " V'^ 
 
 A. Seven — Piide, Covetonsnesrt, Liist, Atiger, Gliittorty , 
 Envy, and Slotl)^. 
 
 Q. Where shallthey go who die in mortal sin? 
 
 A, To hell, for all eternity ' • ' 
 
 Q. Where do they go who die in vpnial sin ? 
 
 A. To purgatory. 
 
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 A. A plac6 or Mtate of punishment m the other lifp, 
 where some souls suffer foi a time, before tht^y can go ito 
 heaven. (Matt. xii. 32 ) 
 
 Q Do any others go to [)urgatory beside^ tho{<Q Who 
 die in venial sin? ' "" *''•'" ""' »"-"' 
 
 A Yes; all who died indebted to OocPk justice on ac- 
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 Q. Can the Bou.H in purgatory be relieved /by our 
 
 prayers and other good works ? 
 A. Yes j being children of Qofi, and. still mep-^bers of 
 
 the Church, they sl^are m^tlie communion of. saints, and 
 
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 pray Jot the dead that they may be loosed /rom their mm. 
 
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 Q. What means ^he communion of sainli»t( ' '..' > ^ * ■' 
 A. Jt meaas that all who. belong to the tnie Cburpb, 
 
 by their pvayers and good works, assist each other. 
 Q. Is it snfQcient for salvation t^ be n^ember^ of the 
 
 true Church? , ' , ^ . . , , , ,, 
 
 A. No; we mmt avoid evil and do good. (I Peter iii.),., 
 Q. What ffood fhqil / do -that J may have li/e perlaBttngii 
 
 (Matt. xix. 16.) 
 A. 1/ thou wilt entfr, into life^ says C\iX\»if keej^ the. cojn' 
 
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 Q. What commandments am I to keep?, s^ .,(•,«{ v/ o 
 A. The ten commandments of God. n..«f t 
 
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 LESSON XTV. ' ■'' "I' ^'"i^^ 
 Onthe Ten Cornvxandmente:''^^^^"^''' 
 
 Q. Say the ten commandments of God 
 
 A. 1, — 1 am the Lord thy God; thou shalt not have 
 strange gods before mo. 
 
 2.— Thou shalt not take the na-mo of the Lord tliy God 
 in vain. ' ■ -u 
 
 ,3. — Remetnber that thou keep holy the Sabbath-clay,,. 
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 Q. I0 it netcesnarf Id keep afl and erer^ <me of ihe fen 
 commandments. 
 
 A. Yea ; the Scrip^re-says, W?tbaoever shall offend in one 
 is becwttt ffuiUj^ of all ; that f*, the observance of the o&er 
 commandments will not avail him to salvation. (James 
 f!:iO.) ' . 
 
 ^i Which is the first commandment 7 • ^ '^ -if''' r i'^^^^^"- 
 
 - A. 1 fim' the Lord thy Qod i thou ihaK not H^ve strain^ 
 gods before me. ' •- ^ i ' •* 
 
 Q. What is commanded by the first commandment 7 
 
 A. To adore one God, and to adore but him alone. 
 How are w.6 to adore God 7. I ^' ! ?•> 
 By.faith, hope, and charity, by prayor and s^rifice. 
 What'is faith ? 
 
 A ^divine rirtne, by which w* firmly belfevo wha| 
 God has taught. ,, . i • v ./j .^ : il*^ 
 
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 A. By!,the authority of his Church, which it the pillar, 
 and ^rdrnddf truth, (l Tim, Hi. 15.) ^ ;. . '; 
 
 Q. Why do we believe what God has taught? ^^^^'^ * 
 ''A.' Because he is the infctllible truth ^ and therefore can- 
 not deceive, nor be deceived? 
 
 Q. "ViThat is hope ? ■ - '^ » '-' Jv- i?r»n od w -Jhoni .A 
 
 A. A divine virtue by which w6 firmly hope for eternal 
 lif^, and for the means to obtain it. . , . . . ^* 
 
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 A.,'Ei(feau8e he iS inftnitfely powerful, good, and merci- 
 fnl'j^aiiS* because he is feithful to his word^anti has pro'^ 
 m^ed^all ^aces, even heaven itself, throtighJbsus Christ, 
 to'*all those who keep his commandments. - 
 
 Q!^What is charity? " -.-'■'>iitlb^s^mH*^di 
 
 A. A divine virtue, by which we lovd God above- all 
 thingii, for his own sake, and our neighbours aS ourselves,- 
 for the love of God, . * ! 
 
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 ei^jthing that is most dear to us, even our verf Uv^t, if 
 iMJpjMiaagj, rather than to offend him. 
 
 "A|: Yes ; and parilcnlarly when we come to tlie nsii ql 
 region,' and at the hour of death f^dfo when we fu;e temi^ied 
 to tmV o^M^^i.#i^*^ Vc^i^*^ thiose divine vir^ea; find 
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 ~ A. All ainr Oigfdnat laith, hope, and charity, an4 other 
 dttties of religion. 
 
 Q^ How doeii a person sin against ^ttit ' ^u . ., ,vf . > 
 
 Ai By not endeavouring^ to know what dod mB fauj^ht, 
 by not believing, what Qod has taught, and by not pro- 
 fessing, hia belief in what (xod has taught. 
 
 Qi. Who are they who do not endeavour to know wkat 
 Ood has taught? 
 
 A. Those who neglect to learn the Ohristian dootrli^e. 
 
 U. Who af^ they who, dt nt^ heiij^yi^ whai God has 
 
 A. Heretics and infidels. 
 
 Q. Who are they who lun >^;ain8t faii^ 1)y not pioftliBs- 
 ing their belief in what G9d has taifght? 
 
 A.. All those who by any outward act, pi^ofesdion, or 
 declaration deny the true religion^ or ChurcJi, in which 
 they inwardly believe. 
 
 Q. Can persons who deny outwardly the true re- 
 ligion, or Church, in which they inwardly believe, expect 
 salvation while in that state 7 
 
 A. No ; Whototwr^ says Ohrtstf thalt deny me h^ore nun^ 
 I will aUo denn A^^ Im^ot* Mjf Father who U in keama. 
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 Q. When in partfcniar arc w© obliged to make open 
 jNTofea^iOD of our faith or religion ? 
 
 A' As often ifts Qod's honor, onr rmxk spiritual good, or 
 fifif neigiibonr's edification require it. YThotoever^ says 
 Christy «A<f/ir eon/««9 ««« hefote metiy I will ah<y confeu kirn 
 before «iy Fisher who h in keamn. (Matt, x., 32.) 
 
 Qr la a penoD In the way of salvation who helieTes in 
 the true Chitrch,and says that in his heart he is attached 
 iq Itr^^t through pride, human respect, or worldly mo« 
 iir^g does not make open profession o( it, or does not 
 comply with Its ei^sential duties? 
 
 A. No; St. Plaul says, With the heart we believe untoju^ 
 itee^ but with the mouth con/emon is made unto salvation. 
 (B,om.x. 10.) 
 
 Q* What does St. Fbul say of apostates, that is of those 
 who have /alien avay from the true religion or Church? 
 
 A. That it is imposstble for them to be renewed again to 
 penan^f that is, their conrenrion is extremely difficult 
 
 Q. Why is the conversion of apostates so very difficult? 
 
 A. Because by their apostacy they crxieify again the Son 
 of Qod^ and make a mockery of him. (Heb. vi. 6) 
 
 Q. Wh$ch are the sins against^hope? 
 
 A. Dei^;)alr and presumption. ~ 
 
 Q. What is despair? 
 
 A. A diffidence in God's mercy, 
 
 Q. What is presumption ? 
 
 A. A foolish expectation of salvation, without making 
 proper use of the necessary means to obtain it. 
 
 Q. How does a person sin against the love of God ? 
 
 A. Hy every sin, but particuiarly mortal sin. " ' - 
 
 Q. How does a person sin against the !ove of bis neigh- 
 bour? 
 
 A. By injuring him in any respect, and by not assisting 
 him> when able, in h|s spiritual or corporal necesisities. 
 
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 ; ■ • • fPtrst Commandment continued, • ■ ■ '! ' 
 Q. What cist) is forbidden by the first commandment? 
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 them supreme or divine honor which belongs to God 
 alone. . 
 
 Q. How do Catholics distinguish between th^ honor 
 they give to Qod and the honor they give to the saintS| 
 when they pray to God and the saints? ,, 
 
 A. Of God alone they beg grace and mercy,, and of tliQ 
 saints they only ask the ,afisistan£e\,of j^eir. praryer^, 
 
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 Q. Is it lawful to recommend ourselves to the saihts, 
 and to ask their prayers ? 
 
 A. Yes; as it Is . lawful and a very pious practice to 
 ask the prayers of our fellow-cre^tuees ou earth, and to 
 pray for them. (Thcss. v. 25.; James v. IG.) 
 
 Q. Why do Catholics kneel before the images of Christ 
 audof his saints? 
 
 A. To honor Christ and his saints, whom their images 
 rcprcBent. (Exod. xxv.) 
 
 Q. Is it proper to show any mark of respect to the 
 crucifix and the pictures of Christ and his saints ? 
 
 A. Yes ; because they relate to Christ and his saints, 
 being representations and memorials of them , (Acts xix. 
 12; Matt.ix 
 
 Q. Why do Catholics honor the relics of the saints 7 
 
 A. Because their bodies had been the temples of the 
 Holy Ghost, and at the last day will be honored and 
 glorified for ever in heaven. 
 
 Q. May we, then, pray to the crucifix or to the images 
 or relics of the saints? ^-'fr.^ 
 
 A. hy .np means, for they have neither life, sense,' nor 
 power to hear or help us. 
 
 Q. Why, then do we pray before the crucifix, and be- 
 fore the images and relics of the saints? 
 
 A, Because they enliven our devotion, by exciting 
 pious ftlt'ections and desires, and by reminding us. of 
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 Q. Is there anything else forbidden by the dtiti com* 
 tnandment ? 
 
 A. Yes; all dealings and commnnicationfl with the 
 devil, and iilqitiring after things tost, hidden, nr to cotnc, 
 ' l)y improper means. 
 \ Q. Is it also forbidden to giV* credit to dreams^ to for- 
 f' tune-telling, and the like superstitiom practices? ' ' 
 
 A. Yes ; and all incantation, charms, and spelts; all 
 superstitious observances of omens and accMetitg, and 
 euch nonsensical rem jn-ks, are also v^ry sinfal. 
 
 Q. What do yon think of theatrical repfese^Qtations, 
 and of other amusements,'' particularly at ii)aket, iti whitrh 
 religiort, its ministers and sacred ceremonies are ridiculed ? 
 
 A. Th(iy are impious and highly criiiiinal, and strictly 
 forbidden by the first commandment. - • 
 
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 Q. Say the isecond commandment; ^i'tn^^ft **H!J'Hi .O 
 i A. Then sbalt not take the name of the Lord thy God 
 in vain. 
 Q. What IS commanded by the second commandment? 
 A. To speak with reverence of God, of his saints and 
 ministers ; of religion — its practice and ceremonies ; «nd 
 of all things relating to divine uervioe, 
 
 Q. What else is cojni^anded by tho second commMid* 
 
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 Q. What is forbidden by the second commandment? 
 
 A. All false, rash, unjust, and unnec ossary oaths; also 
 cursing, svtearing, blaspheming, and prnfane words. 
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 |, •'^ W)iat is-conuoaaded by^the third commandmimt? 
 f:A. Tt sptnid tj»e SuDciay in prayer and other religious 
 dftitfes. 
 
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 should Hpend the Sonclay ? ^ 
 
 A. Hearing MaHR deroijtlyyattcDdinf^TespeTR or even- 
 ing prayers, reading moral an(( piOoti books , and going to 
 commtmfon. v. . 
 
 Q. Is the- hearing of MaKR sufficient to sanctify Sunday 7 
 ioJft. Ko; a part of the day should also be given toprayer 
 and other good vrorks. 
 
 Q^ What p«rti{'.ular good WOTktf are recomiucnded to 
 IWBctify the Simday 7 
 
 l>nA. Tlie iroiAs of nieroy^ spiritual and cprporai, and 
 particularly to instriiet the ignorant in the way of salva* 
 tioa byi.woM'and esaKnftle, (Daniel xii. 3.) 
 
 Q. What is forbidden by the third commandment 7 
 
 A. All imnecessaiy servile work, and whatever may 
 hihdar the due observance of the Lord's day, or tend to 
 fmHane H. 
 
 Q. Is the fliB Ibe greater by being comiiiitted 6o the 
 Lord^s day. ' ^j ;,. .'..r, .;• ., l.,'. • 
 
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 Q. What \n commanded by fhe fdnrtK conymandrment? 
 
 A . To lova, honour, and obey parents antl superiors. 
 ^Col. iii.20.) 
 ' Q. What is forbidden 'by the fourth commandnent 7 
 
 A. All contenipt^ stubbornness, lU-will, and dlsobedl- 
 4NQCC to parents and superiors. 
 
 <i. What are the chief duties of parents T 
 
 A. To jMToride for their children, to in^tri^t^hem mnd 
 I 111! others under their care in the Christian doctrine, and 
 I iy every means in their power to lead them to Qod. 
 <l Tim. v.«.) 
 
 , Q. What special reward has God promised to dutiful 
 cJbildrenY 
 , A . A long and happy life even in this vrorld . (Ephes. v! .) 
 
 Q. What are the duties of sul^ects to the temporal 
 tiowers? ' "\ :^; •■''■''^ :•-- '!•:.!:-- r.. .i- 
 
 A.. To h4 «ah)^6l % ihtm^ aiiS to Hondr'anA obey tTuinf iui 
 ^only/or torath^ but also for eoiucietffff wjuijor to it thewiU 
 ^ God. (I Peter ; Rom . xtil) 
 
 Q. Dees the Scripture require any other duty of B^b' 
 
 A. Yes ; to pray Jbr kings, and /»r -atl ioho are in hiah 
 ^qtion^ihat toe may lead a quiet and peaceable life, (1 Tim. u!^ 
 
 Q. Is it sinful to resist or combine against the estab- 
 Bshed authorities^ or to speak wi^ contempt or disre- 
 spect of those who rule over us. 
 
 A. Yes; St. Paul says, Let tvery toul be subject to the 
 Aigher powers; he that resisteth the potoer resisteth (he ordinance 
 9/ God; and they that resist purchase to themselvei damnalibn, 
 {Rom. xiii.) 
 
 Q. What are the chief duties of masters to thoir 9^r- 
 Tants, apprentices, and others under tiieir care. 
 
 A. To lead them to God by word and example ; to see 
 that they be exact in their religious duties ; to treat them 
 with justice and humanity; and correct and r^roye 
 them when necessary. '^^ 
 
 Q. What does St. Paul say to masters? 
 
 A. Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal ^ 
 knowing that you also have a Matter in heaven. (Col . iv. 1 .) 
 

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 ' On the Fifth f Sixth, Seventh, and EigJUh Commandments, 
 
 " Q. Say the fifth commandment. , 
 
 A . Thou Shalt not kill . '' " ' ' . "V ,' ' ., 
 
 , Q. What is forbidden by the fifth comma,ndment? 
 
 A. All wilful murder, quarrelling, fighting, hatred, 
 anger, and revenge. 
 '; 0. What else is forbidden by the fifth comh^andment? 
 
 A . All injilrioiis words, giving scandal, or bad example ; 
 and not to ask pardoa;Of Uiose whom we h^vd offended. 
 (Matt V. 39.) ^ ^ , _ , 
 
 Q. Say the sixth commandnfkent, ■t \! '►' Vf ,/ V V:-' 
 
 A. Thou^halt not commit adultery. 
 
 Q. What fs forbidden by the sixth commandment? 
 
 A. All unchaste freedoms with ftttol^her's wife or hus- 
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 Q. What else is forbidden \>y the sixth commandment ? 
 
 A. All immiodest looks, words, or actions, and every 
 thing that is contrary to chastity. (Col. iii. 5.) 
 
 Q. Are immodest songs, discourses, novels, comedies, 
 and plays, especially at wakes, forbidden by the sixth com- 
 mandment ? 
 
 A. Yes ; and it is sinful to join in them, to eiicourago 
 them, or to be present ^^ them. .,., \, ? ;/ 
 
 " Q. Say the seventh commandment., ,,,,.»,,'; „,;'',^ vjr, 
 
 A. Thou shalt not steal. 
 
 Q. What is forbidden by the seventh commandment? 
 
 A . All unjust taking or keeping what belongs to another. 
 
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 ment ? 
 
 A. All cheating in buying or selling, or any other in- 
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 A. To pay our lawful debts, and to give every one 
 his own. 
 
 Q. What are they obliged to do, who retain ill-gotten 
 goods, or who have unjustly what belongs to another? 
 
 A. To restore them as soon as possible, and as far as 
 they are able, otherwise the sin will not be forgiven 
 :them. ' ^r, 
 
 Q. Say the eighth commandment. 
 
 A. Thou shaU not bear false witness against thy neigh- 
 bour. 
 
 Q. What is forbidden by the eighth commandment? 
 ' A. All false testimonies, rash judgments, and lies. 
 (Matt, vii.l.) 
 
 Q. Is it lawful to tell an innocent or jocose lie, or to 
 tell a lie for a good purpose?-^ :jv<i.> ^im 3i t O 
 
 J No lie can be lawful or innocent, and no motive, 
 however good, can excuse a lie, because a lie is always 
 sinful and bad in itself. (John viii. 44.) 
 
 Q. What else is forbidden by the eighth commandment ? 
 
 A. Backbiting, calumny, detraction, and all words 
 and speeches hurtful to our neighbour's honor or repu- 
 tation. 
 
 Q . What is commanded by the eighth commandment ? 
 
 A. To speak of others with justice and charity, as wo 
 would be glad they would speak of us, and to witness the 
 truth in all things. 
 
 Q. What must they do who have given false evidence 
 against a neighbour, or who have spoken ill of him or in- 
 jured his character in any respect? 
 
 A. They must repair the injury done him, as far as 
 they are able, and make him satisfaction by restoring his 
 good name as soon as possible, otherwise the sin will not 
 be forgiven them. 
 
 LESSON XTX.-'''^ ■"'-"''•* ^- •^•- i.^ 
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 Q. Say the ninth commandment. 
 
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 Q. What are the imnat'dMe ^casitiais i>f immodtist 
 thoughts and desires ? 
 
 A. Unchaste words and diiiecHurHes, immodest books 
 and pir-tureSf aitd all amusemt-^oift daugeroiiW to chastity. 
 
 Q. What else may be deemed immediate occasions vi 
 immodest thoughts and desires ? 
 
 A. Lascivious looks, »nd touches, idleooss, hail com- 
 pany, all excess in eatmg and drinkmg, and wh^teTcr 
 tends to mtlame the passions 
 
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 is no intention or desire to indulge them ; l>y ft^F ^i^>^ 
 
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 tained deliberately, and with pleasure, they d^le the wul 
 like criminal actionit (Matt v. 28.) 
 
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 A. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods. ..• 
 
 Q. What is forbidden by the tenth commandment? 
 
 A. All covetous thoughts #nd :Q»just degires ot lOur 
 neighbour's goods or prolils. n Iifrr, »/ v f^ Ip? • .,;> ^.-f!, ■r.r 
 
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 mandments be reduced ? 
 
 A. To these two piincipal conimandm(mt«, wliich are 
 the two great precei>ts of charity . Thau thalt love tite 
 Lord thy God wtth thy -whole heart, awi with thy whole soul, 
 and wtth all thy ^rength, and wUh all tky mind, atid thy 
 neighbour an thyself ; ihu do, and thou $halt Iwt. (Luke x j 
 Mark xii ) „; . ,••.:- * ( 
 
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 A. Mankind of every description, and without any 
 exception of persons, even those who injure us or differ 
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 Q. What particular duties are required cf me by that 
 rale? 
 
 A. Never to injwe your neighbour by word ©r deed in 
 his person, property, or character, to wish well to him,, 
 and to pray for him, and alwaj^ to aesisthtm an far as 
 you arc able in bis Bpiritual and corporal nece«sitiea. 
 
 Q. Am I also obliged to love my «;ncmicB? 
 
 A. Mont certainly; Love year.emnties, says Christ, do 
 ffooi to them that hate yov, bless them that eurse you, and 
 pray /or them that persecute and oalumniate you. (Luke vi.j 
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 LESSON XX. • "" "n-.Jt 
 
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 . Q. Are thei'e ai^y other commandments bolide the ten 
 commandments of God. 
 
 .A. Ye^ ; the commandments or precepts of the Church, 
 which are chiefly six. 
 
 Q. Say th<t six comviandmcntn of the Church. ■' •' 
 , A. I.<~Ty>li«ar Mass on Sundays and all holyc^ays of 
 obligation. t Ivr, 
 
 2 — To fast and abstain on the days commanded. , , 
 f a.'^-To confcM our sins at legist once a year 
 
 4. — To receive worthily the Blessed Eu« haiiet at Easter, 
 •r within the time appointc<l ; that is. from Ash- Wed- 
 nesday to the octave day of SS . Peter and Paul inclusive. 
 i 5 -T«I]o coutnlxito to tlie support of our pastors. 
 
 G. — Not to Kolemijiiae marriage at the forbidden times^, 
 lior to marry pereons within the forbidden degrees of 
 jkindrcd, or otherwise prohibiU^d by the Church; nor 
 llandostinely. 
 
 Q. What are our first and chief duties on Sundays and 
 Itent holydays ? 
 
 A. To hear Mass devoutly, and in evdry <rf)her respect 
 lb hotp them holy. 
 
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 sin grievonsly, if without suffic^^^nt cause, they hinrl^^r 
 rhildren, servants, or any others subject to them, from 
 hearing Mtws on a Huhday or kept holyday. (2 Thes. 
 ill. 4,14) i 
 
 Q What do you mean by holydays? ' ^'•' ■«' ' • i-r^ 
 
 A. Certain solemn days otdertnl by the Church to be 
 kept holy, 
 
 Q. Why were holydays instituted by the Church? 
 
 A. To recall to our minds, with praise and timnksgiv- 
 ing, the great mysteries of religion and the virtues and 
 rewards of the saints, and that we might glorify God on 
 them • 
 
 Q. How arc wo to keep holydays? 
 
 A. As we should keep Sundays. • > • 
 
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 ment of the Church ? 
 
 A To give part of the year to fast and abstinence. 
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 Q What' do you mean by fast days? 
 
 A . Certain days on which we are allowed but one meal, 
 and forbidden flesh meat. 
 
 Q. What do you mean by days of abstinence ? 
 
 A . Certain dayo on which we are forbidden to eat flehh 
 meat, but are allowed the usual number of meals. 
 
 Q. Why doeH the Church command us fo fast and ab- 
 stain? '' *"'■ ■ " '•* »""'*"^ ''■''S Jf» v'jiih y-/fii-;>o •'^txf oi />ii.'-. ' 
 
 A. To mortify ouri^inful passions andappetHcr,' and to 
 satisfy for our sins by doing penance tor them. 
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 flesh meat on Fridays ? «^^mf»^t.; wiyn'..tJo to ,ifnl>;«f 
 
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 LESSON XXI. 
 
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 fessing our sins o^co a year ? 
 
 ;, A, So far from it,, that it renders us more guilty by thy 
 'additional crime of sacriloge. 
 fe. Q, Is it sufficient, to go but once a year to confession? 
 
 A. No ; frequent confession is necessary for all thos^ 
 ."Who iittU into mortal sin, or who desire to advance in virtue. 
 
 Q At what age ar q children obi iged to go to confession ? 
 
 A . As soon as they are capable of committing sip ; thai 
 is, when they cpmie to, the use of reason, which is gene- 
 rally supposed to be about the age of seven years. 
 
 Q, Where, t^nd frow. whom are we to receive the 
 blessed Eucharist at Easter' 
 
 A. In our own parish, anil from our own pastor. 
 
 Q. At what age are children obliged to receive 
 blessed Eucharist? 
 
 A. .As soon as they are able to discern the body of the 
 Lord, that is, wb«.n they understand what- the blessed 
 Eucharist is, «n<l how they j^^ul/d, bp prep%i;ed t^ receive 
 it wortlilly. <l Cor xi, 29.) t. r; ■ 1 . •! { , f ; ' ! 
 
 Q. What punishment has the Church decreed against 
 those who m^glect to rocoive the blesse^ Eucharist at 
 East«»-? 
 
 A Tbey are to be ex(^lu(led from the house of Gotl 
 whilst living, and are deprive<l of Christian burial when 
 they die. (4th Council of Lateran, Canon 2 1.) 
 
 Q. Are we obligefl in conscience an<l justice to coutrir 
 bute to the supj^ort of our pastors? . , .,,tf . 
 
 A. Yes; and by a divine precept also, St. Paul says, 
 Sc the Lord' ordained that they who preach the gospel should 
 live by the gospel. (I Cor. ix. 13, 14.) 
 
 Q . Is a clandestine. marriage a valid and good inarrif),ge ? 
 V A. Where the decree of the Council ©r Trent, which 
 condemns and annuls c;landestino marriages, has beeii duly 
 ])uL>lished and received (as in Ireland), a clandestine mar- 
 riage is no marriage ; it is null and void in the sight of 
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 A . Every marriage of (Mholics is declared claadestiDe 
 "by the Chtirch. at w^iich the parish priest of the man or 
 woman is not present, or another priest by his lear*^, or 
 leave of the iishop, with two or three witnesses. (Con. 
 Tient. ses. 24 ) 
 
 Q. Do the precepts of the Church oblige under paia of 
 mortal sin? 
 
 A. Yt^; ITe that wilt not hear the Chureh^ says Ctrrist, 
 let him be to thee aa the heathen andthepuhliean. (Ltike x. 16 : 
 Matt.xviii. IT.) 
 
 Q. What is necessary to keep the commiindmetits oif 
 God and of his Church ? 
 
 A . The jfrace of God, which is to be obtained chiefly hy 
 prayer and the sacramentb, / ■f'''^_ --' - ".- ) • '■■■''■ i-i 
 
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 Q. What is prayer? 
 
 A. An elevation of the soul to God, to adore him, to 
 bless his holy name, to praise his goodness, and to return 
 him thanks for his benefits. - ■ ^ i .-,..' \, 
 
 Q. Is prayer anythinf< else? 
 
 A. Yes ; it is an humble petition to God, for all neoea- 
 saries for sou! and body. >"^ -M •^\ • • ?f t.iVV J. 
 
 Q., When should we pray ? 
 
 A. Christ himself says, «w ought altoaya to pfay. (Luke 
 
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 actions; by keeping ourselves in the state of grawj, and 
 
 by praying at certain times. 
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 A. On Sundays and holydays, eviary morning and every 
 
 night, i^nd in all dangers, temptations, and a£Qictioni« 
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 ooiitritt? heart, "with fervour and persevcrmnco, with con- 
 fidenco in God's goodness, with resignation to his will, 
 and in tlie name of JoHus Christ. ,.. 
 
 Q. What do you t?ay of those who at their prayers 
 think not of Go<l nor of what they say ? 
 
 A. If their distractions be wilful, their prayers, in- 
 stead of pleasing- God , offend him , and are an ivbomim^ion 
 to him. (Matt. xv. 8.) „,^p, 
 
 Q. What jmiyers ar« most recommended to us? 
 
 A. The Lord's Prayer, the Ifeii Mary, the Apostles' 
 Creed, and the Confife'tor or General Confession. 
 
 Q. Does the Church also recommend the acts of faith, 
 hope, and charity? 
 
 A. Yes; moBt certainly. They are sai excellent form 
 o£ prayer, and remind ws ot .r chief xiuties to Go<l. ^i 
 
 Q. What are our chief duties to God 7 
 
 A . To believe in him , to hope in him, and to love him. 
 
 CJ Why do you make an act of contrition before the 
 acts of faith, hopte, and charity ? 
 
 A. To obtain pardon of my sins, and thereby to render 
 my prayem mare acceptable to God| and m<iH;Q. beneficial 
 to myself. {i^,, ,, 
 
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 Oh the LorcPi Prayer and Hail Mary, ii ?l 
 
 Q, Who made the Lord's Prayer? 
 
 A. Jesus Christ. (Matt. vi. 9, 10.) 
 
 Q. Whom do you i»\\ our Fathejr^wh^n you jpay the 
 Lord's Prayer? ^ U& nfeli *3vh«' 'j.r ..«/.>?■/ «; ^ 
 
 A. Almighty God, who is the common father 6t atl,^^ 
 
 Q. What means hallowed be thy name? 
 
 A. By thig we beg that God's name may be praised 
 and glorified by all his creatures. , i^t/ ■,[.> • 
 
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 ,^A. By this we beg that God would enable iis by his 
 grace to do his will in all things on earth , as the angels 
 and saints do it in heaven. 
 
 Q. What means give us this day our daily bread ? 
 ,.A. By this we beg for all necessaries for our souls and 
 bodies. ' •s.-ii; 'I •;:<;•: ti 
 
 Q. What means forgive us our trospaBses, as w6 for- 
 give them who trespass against us ? 
 
 A. By this we beg that God will forgive us our oflfences 
 as we forgive them who offend us. 
 
 • Q. Will God forgive us our oflfences, if we do not for- 
 give out enetnie* and-all^hose' who have offended us ? 
 
 A. No; God will show no mercy to us, unless we 
 forgive from out hearts our enemies and all those who 
 have oflfended ot injured us. (Matt, xviii. 35 ; vi 16.) xu 
 
 Q. What means lead us not into temptation ? 
 '',' A . By this yrp beg that God would strengthen us against 
 all temptationiSi ; «.j>» <!i >| y 
 
 Q. What means deliver us from evil ? ' 
 
 A. By this we beg that God would deliver us in body 
 and soul from all evil, particularly that of sin. 
 
 Q. Who made the Hail Mary ? 
 jjA. The Angel Gabriel and St. Elizabeth made the first 
 part of it, and the Church made the last. (Luke i. 28.) 
 
 Q. Is it lawful to honor the Virgin Mary? 
 «A. Yes; whereas God himself so much honored her, 
 and the Scripture says all nations shall call her blessed. 
 (Luke i. 48.) 
 
 Q.-- What honor do we give our blessed Lady?W 
 ||A^We honor her more than all the other saints, b6- 
 cauSe she is the mother of God ; but we never give her 
 divine or supreme honor, which is due to God alone. 
 
 Q, Why do Catholics so often repeat the Hail Mary 
 and the Holy Mary. ';; 
 
 A. To honor the mystery of the Incarnation, which 
 that prayer expresses ; and to show their great respect 
 
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 ^er give her 
 i alone. 
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 ^on, which 
 eat respect 
 
 ^eud devotion to the mother of God, and their special con- 
 [iidonce in her asRistancc. particularly at the hour of death. 
 • Q. And why do you always «ay the HailHary after the 
 Lord's Pirayer? 
 
 A. That by her iiiterces8ix)a we mAy more easily obtaia 
 [what we-ftsk for in the Lord's Prayer. 
 
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 ! LESSON XXIV. W oX, ij^,,.p ' 
 
 On the Sacraments in general and on BapiUnLC' 
 
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 / Q. By what other means beside prayer can we obtain 
 Ihe grace of God? 
 
 A,^ JJyithe sacramenta, the mosi powerful of all means. 
 ' 07 "What is a Sacrament? 
 
 ''^k^A. visible^ that is^ an outward sign or -action, ft^ 
 *t*t^ted by Clirist to give grace. 
 
 f Q. Avhencae have the sacraments the power of giving 
 grace ? 
 
 A. From the afrits of Christy which they apply to our 
 fiouls. 
 
 ,^ iQ. Wb^ are so many ceremonies ^ed in the adminis- 
 tration of the sacraments ? 
 
 A. To excite devotion and r-ey«rence to thenL, and to 
 signify and e^lairi their effecta. 
 
 Q. How many sacraments are there ? • '--7-; ; 
 
 4A.^Sev(!n.: Baptism,, Confirmation^ Eucharist, Peh'ahbe, 
 Extreme fJnctlon, Holy Orders^ and Majjlmony. (Coun- 
 cil of Trent, Ses. 7, c. i.) ,.!!'.. 
 
 Q. What i8 Baptism? ^;^^,. ,.„;,,;, .n-,^,!/: ^J^: ,::'. 
 (jA, A sacrament Avhich cteahseii us frora original sih, 
 makes us Christians and children of GtKi,and heirs to the 
 kingdom of heaven. 
 
 Q. Does baptism also remit ihe actual sins committed 
 before it? 
 
 4.. Yes ; and all the punishments due to them^Vr 
 
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 Q. Is baptism necessary to salvation? 
 A- Ye*! ; without it nie cannot enter into the kingdom c/ 
 fjlvd. (John iii, 5 ) 
 
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 Q, Who-are appointecf by Christ tO" gfrc baptism? 
 
 A. The pastors of his Church r but in case «f neces^ 
 iffy liny Ia3rinAn 6t wcmoti can give it, 
 
 Q. Httw is baptiknu griven ? "^ '. " C'l'' '•'", '• 
 
 A. By pmrring water on the head of the- |J^rs6n ti> be 
 bft^pt^ikbd; saying at the same time, / baptize thee in t he- 
 name of the Father f gmf efthe S&n^ ttnH of the Holy Qhoet, 
 {Matt, xxriii, 19.) 
 
 Q. What do wc protnise in bi^tiiiiti ? 
 
 A. Toreuomice thedt;Til,.with all his works and pomps;. 
 
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 LESSON XXV. 
 
 On ChnfirmeUioti. 
 
 . Q. Whaiis conffrmatf on ? 
 'A. A ^aicnnki^nt, wMcH m^es ns stiottg^ find psrl^t 
 Christians \ '"''' 'f\ l •'.'' '' .••'.'. 
 
 Q. flow d6<^8 i^e bffin^gire eottfhtniktibli t 
 
 A. By tl^e fmposition of hands and by prayer , that is,, 
 he hoids ottt hfs h^tids and prays at t^ same time that 
 the Holy Gliost may descend upon those who are to be 
 «6nfirined; and? then» maites: ttke sfgni of the cross, on their 
 #orehei|ds with chrism. (Acts viii. 15,, Vt.y 
 
 (!}. why does the b1sh6{> glV^ i^e person h^ c^ptiflmirs a 
 stroke, on the cheek ? . . ; " " ' . "' " ' . /.' ; ' ,'"" [' ' 
 
 A J Tif> pnt them Itt mmdttia^j.'fey eyair fl fi na fionr, they are 
 strengthened to sixflfer,. and, if necessary,, erea to die for 
 CJhrfst. 
 
 4. To recefre ccoiftrmatfoa worthily Is it necessary tok 
 Se in the stat^ 6f grace 7 
 
 A. Yes ;. and children «f an age to> learn should be in-: 
 stnict^ in the Christian doctrine. 
 
 Q. What specftir i^pttratfcNn should be made- for eon- 
 itrmation T 
 
 A. To- make a good conffe88fon,.and by fferrent pnyet" 
 1o beseech your hearonly Father to send hjs Holjf^ Spirit 
 ©nyou. (Lukejtuia.) ....... .... - V./. no-Ki 
 
 (i What do fon t)iink of thoiye Who recefre confTrma- 
 tion in the grti|te of mortal sin ? 
 
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 fslnful by adding to iheir former gnilt the horrid crime 
 of sacrilege. :;..;. 
 
 Q. What graces are received by conftrmation? ' ' ■^• 
 A . Th<; fieven gifts of the Holy Ghost. v V ^ 
 
 Q flopoat the »even gifts of the Holy Ghost. ''^(\'^[ 
 A- WiscUjjn, imderstarKlin^, oonnjsel, fortitadc^ ToicNr- 
 ledge, piety, And the fear of the Lord. 
 
 Q. What obligations do we contract by coniirmation T 
 ' A. T« profeM our faith openly, not to -deny our reli- 
 gion on any occasion whatsoerer, itnd, like igood soldiert 
 of Chrii^^ i9 le/aitjy^l 1o him unt^ death. <Apoo. ii, 10.^ 
 
 <J. Is it a great sin to neglect confirmation t 
 > A. Yes; e«pecially in these erSl days ^ when foith and 
 morals jtre ek^osed to«o many and snch viotent tempia^ 
 
 Oa the Bletsed EKckarist, r^^.^f a ia»n. i^ 
 
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 4Q. What u(t)]^ble«fted Eucharist? , ;^ 4.' 
 
 A. 'fhu ltM;>dy And blooci, Mial aiid •dlv^inity of jetns 
 Chiist, under the Apptaranccs of brewl and wine. . <j(«,i}t 
 
 <4. What means the; word EuduiriHt? 
 • :A. ^ Hpeciai .ftiace <ur -gift of God^ And it neons also a 
 «9lema act of thanksgiving to Ood for tall his mercies. 
 
 Q, What do yoxk mean by the appearances of bread and 
 and wine? 
 
 A, The laste, •colour, and form of l>read and whae^ 
 %vhich still remain aftttr the bread and wine are changed 
 into the body 4ind blood of Christ. 
 
 •Q. Are 4»oth th*i bt>dy and blood of Clirist under the 
 appearance ot bread anrl undi;r the appearance o^ wiiief 
 
 A. Yes^ Clirlst Is whole and entire^ >r«tf God Aikd true 
 man^ tinder the appearance of each. 
 
 Q. Are we to believe that the God of all glory isnndor 
 the appea'tance of onr corporal food? ' 
 
 A. Tcs, as we must ala© befierc that the sanie God d 
 iM glory «uffered<leatli tinder the appeacftnceof a crimioaft 
 on tlie icisoss , 
 

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 Q. How cnu the bread and wine hecoxae the body and 
 l)lood of Christ ? 
 
 A. By the goodness and power of God , with whom no> 
 word »hall he impossible. (Luke i. 37.) 
 
 Q. Are we asHurcd that Christ changed bread an^ wine 
 i4to> his body and blood 7 
 
 A Yes ; by the very words which Christ himself said 
 when hti instituted the blessed Eucharist at his last supper. 
 
 Q. Which are the wordr Christ said when he instituted 
 the Uesaed Eucharist? 
 A. This is my Body i this w my Blood. (Malt. xxvi. 
 
 26,28.) uta''> v '•u-).; or .fii iiwrn iiir r<t .v> 
 
 ^. Did Christ give iH>wer to the prfestg oC h&s. Church 
 iO' change bread and wine mto< hia body and bloiod ? 
 
 A. Yes ; when he said to his apostles at his- last sup^r : 
 Do' this /or a eommemotaiion o/rne^ (X<uke jcxii. 19.) 
 
 Q. Why did Christ gire to the priests of his Church 
 80 great a power? 
 
 A . That his children throughout all ages and all nations 
 might have a most acceptable sacrifice to offer to thieir 
 heavenly Father, and the moet precious f6od to- niourisli 
 their Botxiff. 
 
 Q. What is a sacrificer -«*»" - 5i ^^to .;» ir.ivf .v' 
 
 A. That first and most necessary act ofreligion, w'hereby 
 we acknowledge God's supreme dominion over us^ and 
 ©ur total impendence ©» him . .\ ' 
 
 Q.. What iK the sacrifice of the New Law? .'^'TJ^ ^"'^ 
 
 A. The Mass. . . _ . ift'/r.' -.,. 
 
 Q. What IS the Mass? ,., . , , ., ' • 
 
 A. The sacritice^ of the body and ttood'of tfhrrst^whtch 
 
 are really present mider the appearances of bread and 
 
 wine^ apd are offered to Gp^ by the p^iest^for tjio living 
 
 and the dead. ; , .. . , , . .^a, . ;,, 
 
 .j.,Q. Isthe Mass adiflferentsacriTicefirom that oNhi&.cross? 
 
 A. No ; because the same Christ who* once offered hinn^ 
 self a bleeding victim to- his heavenly Father on the cross ^ 
 continues to offer himself in an unbloody manner^ by thft 
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 Q. Was the MasH offered in the Old Law ? 
 
 A. No; so great ft saciifice was re8(.'rvc<I for th(^ New 
 Law, which was to fultil the tigiues of the Old Law, and 
 to give religion its full peifcction. 
 
 Q. At what part of the Mass are the bread and ultimo 
 changed into the body and blood of Christ? ' ' 
 
 A. At the consecration. "^ 
 
 Q. By whom aitj toe bread and wine changed into the 
 body and blood of Christ ? 
 
 A. By the priest, but in virtue of the words of Chrifit, 
 vhose person the priest represents, at the awful moment 
 
 of consecration. .j>*;ijaii-i 
 
 Q. What are the ends for which l^asa is said? .*** * 
 
 A. To give God honor and glory, to thank him for his 
 benefits y to obtain the pardon of our sins ^ and all other 
 graces and blessings, through Jesus Christ. ^viL^HTUsu ^ i|i 
 
 Q. For what other end is Mass offered ? 
 
 A. To continue and represent the sacrifice of Christ on 
 the cross. This do^ says Christ,/or a commemoratiou of me, 
 (I Cor. XI. 2o ) ,,jj vjj'jy ijtaiKf'j 
 
 Q. How, should we assist at Mass ? * . * . . 
 
 A. Witli great interior recollection and piety,, and with 
 every murk of outward respect and devotion. 
 
 Q. Whi( h is, the best manner of healing Mass ? 
 
 A. To ulfer it to God with the Priest for tUe same pur- 
 poses for wlii( h it is said, to meditate on Christ's suffer- 
 ings, and to go to communion. ,^ ^,v:^v>< ,..>i . . i . /, 
 
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 'T LESSON XXVII. '^ 
 On Communion and Penance. 
 
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 Q, What do you mean by going to communion?., 
 A. Receiving the blessed Eucharist. .•' 
 
 Q.. Is it advisable to go often to communion? 
 A. It is , as nothing can conduce more to a holy Hfe? 
 JJe thai eateth this bread ^ says Christ, shall live Jot ever, 
 (John vr. 59.) ' 
 
 Q. How must we be prepared for communion? 
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 a liToly faith, animated with a firm hope, and Inflamed 
 with an ardent charity. (I Cor. yl. 28 ) 
 
 Q, IVhat meanti to he in the state of grace ? ■ *• ■ - -"- 
 
 A. To be free a* least from the ufniH of mortal Sfri. ' 
 :'' <i. How are we to be penetrated with a lively fai^th? 
 
 A. By firmly believing that the blessed Encharist is 
 Jesus Christ himself, true Qod and true man, his very 
 iSesh and blood with his soul and divinfty. 
 
 Q. How are we to be animated with a "firm hope t **""^ 
 'A. hy having a great confidence in the goodness of 
 Christ, who gives himfielf to us without reserve in thii 
 3>anquet of his love. 
 
 Q. And iiow are we to ^e inflamed with an ardent 
 charity? ''* ^^'"'*'^^f'^'^*''^'' ^'' ' ^ ' -'si'i:^: - ■ r . * 
 
 A. By returning love for love to Christ, and by devot- 
 ing ourselves in earnest to his service all the days of our 
 lives. 
 
 Q. Is anything else required before communion ? 
 
 A . Yes ; to be fasting from midnight ; and we should 
 appear very modest and humble, and clean in dress ; 
 showing in our whole exterior the greatest deyotion and 
 rijverence to so holy a sacramtmt. '^ '■ '^ '' 
 
 Q. What should we do after communion t 
 
 A. We hould spend .some time in meditation and 
 prayer, ana particularly in acts of thanksgiving. 
 
 Q. Is it a great sin to receive unworthily? K <' ,.> 
 
 A. Yes; Whoioever receives unwaxhily shall im guHiy 
 ej the body and blood of the Lori^ an J eats judgment^ that 
 is damnation to himself f not iiseerning the boiif «f the Lord. 
 (i Cor. xi. 27, 29 ) 
 
 Q. What do you mean by receiving nnworthily ? 
 
 A. To receive the blessed Eucharist in the state of 
 mortal sin? 
 
 Q. What should a person do if he be in mortal sin 
 before communion? 
 
 A. He mtist obtain pardon in the sacrament of penance. 
 
 <j. What is penance 7 
 
 A A sacrament by which the sins are forgiven vfidch 
 ore committed after baptism. 
 
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 Q. By whose power are Bias Torgiven? 
 
 A. By the power of God, which JeKiw Christ left t# 
 the pastors of his Church, 
 
 Q. When dJd Christ leave to the pastors of his Chnrcb 
 the powei of forgiving^ sinsw 
 
 A. Chiefly when he said to his apostles : Receive ye ths 
 Jffoljf Oh^tt; whoee tttu you thaU/orgivef they are forgiuett^ 
 tkm'' find whi^e iim you thall retain ^ they: ate retained, 
 (John ^X.; 22, 23,). 
 
 Q. Wpat must we do to ohtain pardon of oipr sin* m 
 the sacrament of penance 7 j ". i. , , 
 
 A We must make a good confession, •, ijc>i;.vy '.'^iolV :.;■.: 
 
 ■:' ::r ;•. /^ On Cot\fea$ion:*ttid Indulgences^ -tv Im; f 
 
 Q. What is the hest method to prepare for a good con- 
 le'ssion 7 
 
 A, First, earnestly to beg of God the grace to make a 
 good confession. Secondly , to exainino ourseiveK carefully 
 in the commandments ot Qod and of his Church, on tho 
 seven deadly sins, and particularly on our predominant 
 passion, and the duties of oui: station in life ; that we may 
 know in what mklhow often we have sinned, l>y thought^ 
 word, deed, or omission. Thirdly , to make acts of faith , 
 hope, aiid charity. And' fourthly, to excite ourselves to^ 
 a sincere contrition for our sins - . . „> . „/ vy \' 
 
 Q. What fo contrition? 
 
 A.. A hearty sorrow and detestation of sin, for having 
 offended God. with a firm resolution of sinning n» more. 
 
 Q- How may we excite ourselves to contrition ? 
 
 A» hy the ibllowing motives or coitsiderations r the fear 
 of hell, the loss of heaven, our ingratitude in oflfendir.^ 
 God, who is good to uB^and the Injury our sins, do toGod^ 
 who i» infinitely good in himself. 
 
 Q. Do you recommend any other motive to excite sorrow 
 for our gins? 
 
 A. Yes ; to consider that tho son of God died for our sins^ 
 and that we crucify him again a& often as wo offend him. 
 
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 tion? ■ '"" -v^ '■■'■;• ' 
 
 A. To be sorry for our sins, because they >re Offensive 
 to God , who 'i6 infinitely good and perfect in himself. 
 
 Q What must we do at confession? ' "^*;-l 'f- 
 
 A. We must begth« priest's blessing, say the Cbnfiteor, 
 accuse ourselves of our sins, Usten attentively to hiff In- 
 rttractiohs, and renew our sorrow wh«n he gives absolutfon. 
 
 Q. What do you think of those who conceal a ioiortal' 
 sfn in confession^''''''! ^'^'^"^ ;*^;'^ '*'■' ^^''f '--^^ •^' , 
 
 A. They commit a most grievous sin by tetling a.tteio 
 the Holy Ghost; and, instead of obtaining pardon, they 
 incur much more th*» wrath of G,od- (Acts v.) 
 
 Q. What must persons do who did not carefully examine 
 their conscience , or who had not sincere sorrow for their 
 «ins, or who wilfully ccaceajed^i mortal sin in iionfessio^? 
 
 A, They must truly repent of all such' bad an(ji Sjocri-. 
 legions coi^fession, and make them all pvera^aiu ./i "f ' ' 
 
 Q. What is the surest sign that our confessions' were 
 good, and that we had sincere sortow for pur sins 1 
 
 A The amendment of our Uvea. '* "* 
 
 Q. What should we do after confession ? ' * 7; '•'■*'' ;^ 
 
 A. We should return God thanks, and rfiiigCTitty per- 
 form ibe penance enjoined by the confessor 
 
 Q. What do you mean by tbie penance enioined by the 
 confessor t"'^ iv.^zo U ,v!' = ";;'<'J i-'^ v;*-w i; . w.u; , i-j., 
 
 A, The prayers and otheip good'wbrks wnlcli lie ehjbihrf 
 on penitents, in satisfaction of theit sihs. 
 
 Q. Will the penanc<i enjoined in confeslsion al.ways 
 satisfy for our sins ? -^ --li '-'^ ■■';"1'"!^: ^ >^;.i . i;> 
 
 A- No J but whatever else fa wanting tiiay be supplied 
 by indulgences and by our own penetentlal endeavours 
 
 Q. What does the Church teach concerning indulgences? 
 
 A. That Christ gave power to the Church to grant in- 
 dulgences; and that they are most useful to Christian 
 people. (Council Trent, ses. 25 ) 
 
 Q. What is the use of an indulgence ? ''''". ' ^^' '* ' 
 
 A . it releases from canonical penances enjdfned by the 
 Church on penitents for curtain sins. 
 
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 God often visits our sins, and which must be sutfered in 
 this life or iq the next, unleis* cancelled by indulgences, 
 or by acts of penance, or other good Works. ' . ' 
 
 Q. ttas the Chnrch the power to grant such indulgen<re«r? 
 
 A. ^Yes; Whatsoever, says Christ to St Petet, (hou ihcltt 
 loose lipon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven, IHtttt. xyi. 
 19; 2 Cor. ii. 10.) .^V"; ^^' 
 
 Q. To whom does the Church gmht indulgences ? ' 
 
 A. To such only a.» are in the state, of grace, and are 
 sincerely ' desirous to amend tlieirliTCS, and to satisfy 
 God's justice by penitential works. ) i«;W3 >ni* 
 
 Q. Is an Indulgence a pardoti for sfns 16 come, or a 
 licehse to commit sin? 
 
 A. Noj nor can it remit past sins; for sin must be 
 remitted By penance, as to the gnilt of it, and as to the 
 eternal punishment due to mortal sin, before an indul- 
 gence can be gained. 
 
 Q. Why does the Church grant indulgences ? \y^^ **^ 
 
 A. To assist our. weaknesses, and to supply 6ur, in- 
 sufficiency in satisfying the Divine Justice for ou^ trans- 
 gressions. 
 
 Q. When the Chtirch' grahtid indulgences, what does it 
 offer, God to supply our weaknesses and insuflficieni^y, and 
 in satisfaction for our iiins? ' 
 
 A. The merits of Christ, which are infinite and super- 
 abundant^ together with the virtues and good works of 
 his Virgin Mother and of all his saints. ; ' ' " * ^• 
 
 Q. What conditions are gefnierally liecfe^sary'tb gain 
 indulgences? 
 
 A. A good confession and communion, and a faithful 
 compliar.ee with the other good works which the Chui^ch 
 requires on such occasions. 
 
 Q What are the othc^r good works which the Chutch 
 usually prescribes in order to gain indulgences? 
 
 A. Prayer,fasting, and alms-deeds, which good works be- 
 sides confession and communion , Indulgences promote, arid 
 on this account also, they are most useful to Christian people. 
 
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 LESSON XXIX. a/<ii 
 
 On Extrtihe Unctioti, Holy Ordert^ and MatfifHohi/. 
 
 Q, Wjliui^ is extreme unction? 
 
 A. A sacrament '^hich gives grace to die well ; and 
 which was instituted chiefly for the spiritual strength 
 and comfort of dying persons, 
 
 , Q. U eitieme unction given to all |>er8ons in danger 
 of death. 
 
 A. No, only tosuch/as arc in dangler of death by 
 sickiness. , .>t*!V^ ^'.. 
 
 Q. How should we prepare ourselves for extreme 
 unction? 
 
 , A- By ago^ coQ{e86i9n, and we should he truly sorry 
 for our sins, and resigned to the will of Qody.when we 
 are recivmg the last saccament. 
 
 Q Who are appointed to administer the sacrament of 
 extreme unction ? 
 
 A. The priest h of the Churchy as St. James teaches; and 
 so the Chtirch has constantly practised. (James v. 14, 15 ) 
 
 Q What is iioly orders? 
 
 A. A sacrament which gives hishops, priests, and 
 inferior clergy to the church . and enables them to perform 
 their sev<^ral duties in it. (Phil. i. 1.) (^ 
 
 Q What is matrimony ? 
 
 A. A sacrament which gives grace to the husband and 
 wife to live happy together, and to bring up tlieir children 
 In the fear and love of Qod. (Matt, xix 6.) 
 
 Q. Do they receive the grace of the sacrament of 
 matrimony who contract marriage in the state of mortal 
 8in? ;:,,„,^ 
 
 A. No: they Rrc guilty of a very great sacrilege, by 
 profaning so great a sacrament ; and instead of a bless- 
 ing, they receive tlieir condemnation (Eph. v 32.) 
 
 Q. What ^lonld |)eisonA do to receive worthily the 
 sacrament of marriage ? 
 
 A. They should make a good confession, and earnestly 
 beseech God to grant them a pure intention, and to direct 
 them in the choice they arc to make. .;...,. 
 
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 Q. 8bould children congitlt their parents on their in- 
 tended marriages? 
 
 A. Yes ; and be advised by them according to reason 
 and religiim. They should also give timely notices to 
 .their pastors. iwija.! 
 
 Q What is the reason so many marriages prove un- 
 happy? . 
 
 A Because many ont^r int« that holy state from nn< 
 worthy-motives, and with guilty consciences ; therefore 
 'tiieir mi(rriage» are not blessed by God. ' '' " '•■■ ■ > ' ' 
 
 Q. Can the bond or tie of marriage be evet" broken? 
 
 A. It never can. but by the death of the husband or 
 wife. (Matt. xix. ; Rom. vii ; 1 Gor. vii.) 
 
 Q. Can the sacraments be received more than once ? 
 
 A. All can, except baptism, conAimation . and holy 
 orders ; which imprint on the soul a character or .8i>iritual 
 mark which never can bi» effaced. .ax^'^«\ ^--^ 
 
 Q. Which sacraments are most necessary fbr us 7 ^^ 
 
 A . Baptism and penance. 
 
 Q. Why did Christ institute the sacraments? ■'■'". 
 
 A. For the sanctifieation of our souls, and to prepare 
 us for a happy and glorious resurrection . 
 
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 "Q. What meftn« the resurrection of the body? 
 
 A. That we shall all rise again on the last day, with 
 the same bodies which we had in this life. ..,.1 . v 
 
 Q. What do you mean by the last day? ' ' ' 
 
 A. The day of general judgment: when we must all 
 appear be/hre tke judgment seat of Christ ; and then he will 
 render to every one aceording to his works, (2 Cor. v. 10; 
 Matt. xvi. 27.) 
 
 Q. Will our bodies rise united to our souls? '^"! *i 
 
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 Q. Hfow are the bodies of the saints to rise ? 
 
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 »,,Q In wliat inaiiner will Christ como to jndgo iis? 
 
 A /n //*'? c/ouh of heaven^ with great power und majethff 
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 y As every one is juUgwi iminediHtcly aft«!r death, 
 what utMKi is there of a (^nerftl jmigraeiH? 
 
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 ,v>Q What will Christ say ta th<$ good on the last day? 
 
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 Q. What means life everlasting? 
 
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 P. Gloria ['atri,»jt Pilio.etSpiritnSancto. *f 
 
 C Sicut orat in principio, et nunc et semper, et in 
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 P. Introibo ad aitare Dei. 
 
 C Ad Demn. qui Irtrtiticat juventutem racum. 
 
 P. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini. 'R«H»-»1 
 
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 (y. Miseteatuv tui omnipotent Dous, et dimissis pec- 
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 (/'. Confttoor Dto oniiiipoteuiij beatw Mofiac senipor 
 Virgini. beato Michaeli Archangoio, r»eato JfKiiini Bap- 
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 apoKtolos i'etruui et Paulum, tunnes sanctos, et te Patfer, 
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 P. Misoaeatur vestri, &c. 0. Amen. 
 
 ln<iulgontiam, ubst»iutionem, &c. iiimc C Amen, 
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 P. Reqaiijscant in pace. 
 
 P. Domiixe exaudi orationem moam. 
 
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 Mater diviiuj* fi^raticni, 
 Mater purissima, 
 Mater castisRima, 
 Matsr inviolata, 
 Mater intemeiata^ 
 Mater amaljiliH, 
 Mater adnirabilis. 
 Mater Oreatoris, 
 Mater Salvatoris, 
 Viijjfo pnidentissima, 
 Virgo veiieranda, 
 Virgo pnpdicanda, 
 Vifgo poteiis, 
 VirjiTO Clemens, 
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 Speculum jutitinp. 
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 Causa nostra^ iHptitim, 
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 nocefibities, Imt deliver us 
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 Christ, hear us. ^ 
 
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 Holy Trinity, one God, 
 Holy Mary, 
 Holy Mother of Got!, 
 Holy Virgin of virgins, 
 Mother of Christ, 
 Mother of divine grace. 
 Mother most pure, 
 Mother most chaste, • t 
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 JMother most admirable, "^ 
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 Virgin most powerful. 
 A'^irgin most merciful, ■ * '' 
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 Tower of David, 
 Tower of ivory, 
 House of gold, , ^. 
 
 Ark of the covenant," ^ '■ 
 Gate of heaven. 
 Morning star, n&n 
 
 Health of the weak, *fe 
 
 Befuge of sinn^^rs, ^ 
 
 Comforter of the afflicted, ^^ 
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 Hail I holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our ttfe,onr sweet- 
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 my sins, and beseeching thee to adopt me for thy child, 
 and to take upon thee the care of my eternal salvation. 
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 tition, but graciously hear and grant it. Amen. ' \ 
 
 PBAYBR TO OUR PATROX SAINT. '^" 
 
 O happy Saint whose name I bear! pray for me, that 
 I may serve God faithfully in this life as thou hast done, 
 and thereby merit to be united w^h thee \n .pcaising and 
 glorifying him eternally in heaven. Am fin. 
 
 , .^. hail! uary my motbkr.* 
 
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 My soul ipraise thy Mother, 
 
 Sweet Mary, thy Mother, 
 And Jesus, her child. 
 
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 All virgins excelling ; 
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 tn deepest derotion 
 I'll praise thee, most n^ld, 
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 1 Hail, Queen of Heaven,, the Ocean Star, . 
 
 Guide of the wand'rer here below I 
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 Save us from peril and from woe. 
 
 Mother of Christ, Star of the Sea,. 
 
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 2 O gentle, chast, and spotless Maid, 
 
 We sinncjrs make our prayers through thee, 
 Remind thy Soni, that he has paid ■ wfxt 
 
 The price of our iniquity. 
 
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 To thee, blest advocate we cry ; 
 Pity our sorrow*!, cadm our fears. 
 And soothe with liope our misery. 
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 Call her. trust her lovingly ; ' *' ''^ -'*' ' ' ' 
 When the tempest lagcs round Ihe^/ 
 
 She will calni the troubled sea ; 
 Gifts of Heaven she has given. 
 
 Noble Lady! to our race — 
 She, the Queen, who decks her subjects 
 
 With the light' of God's own grace. 
 
 
 
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 Who for us her Maker bore; 
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 S«ng the world's majestib Queen ; r^fs-f .»?;.;-i j. 
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