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Dr. Butler, of happy memory, Archbishop of Cashel, revised and approved of for general use in Ireland by lour Archbishops of that kingdom, and rendered afterwards more plain and better fined to the tender tninds of y^ung children; b^" the care and atteniion.which has been bestowed upon it by a li||)e eminent Prelate of )he Church,; W,e| h^ve ma^e.a fe%'additions for'the better explanation of certain parts, ai^d some slight changes, owing to the peculiar circum* stances and discipline of these Dioceses. We s:ive our full approbation to its circulation throughout Western Canada, and recommend it to the faithful committed to our care, as the only Catechism to be.u^ed fpr ihe instruc- tion of the children of lour respective Dioceses. Given at Toronto on the festival of St. Edward, the Confessor, King of England^ this thirteenth day of October, 1842. -::> V* ' : -f MlcnAEt, Bishop of Toronto. ,, ,,,/-' t RfiMlGlUS, Bishop of Kingston, We hereby allow the faithful of' our Diocess the use of the present edition of the Catechism, entitled the ^^ Geie- ral Catechism," presented in the year 1842, by the Right Rev. Michael Power and Remigius Gaulin, Lords Bishops of Western Canada. Qiven at Kingston thelthday ofAugttst, 1844» / t FA t lilClt PHELAN Buhop tfCamtBy cmd ■^. Coadjumy>^e*'6f thi B^tf Kingston. ^ r r J 1 ^VVS*. 3C0 9O ■]*■< f'\ ^ ■^' -«r; STABLE OP ALL THE FEASTS AND J'AStS THAT ARB TO BE OBSERVED THROUOHOUT TOE YEAB. i-f Holy-Daya on^v^ftk^ti^ere is a ftrici Migaiiom to hear Mass, and refrain frwn, SierviU vH>r^^^^ All Sundays in the year. > , . ^ ♦ ynl. ^ff ogfitAT y \ The Feasts of the CiTcumcisioniof pur Lord. Jatl. 1st The Epiphiftnyl"' ' '^ , ^■" ; ^.'^ yyr.v -Hv,X-»^t- .•• The Annunciation. March 2,5. (If, kept on tlie SSth Ascension df our Lord, ^ : v^^^.,} . V '. .^ffi lu. Corpus Christi. _ . .?'iv.- o^-- ;ii' n-jv^i r- -..l ,.''r'.ir;r The Feast of SS. Peter & Patili Apostles, 39lh Jdnei Feast of All Saints. The Conception of the B.^V.,!!^^ ' (If-feept on-the 8lh t)ecember.): ' '" ,'' .,' , '■ > ; . . ''..■-■ ':,, ,,V :.;,.': ,<.,•'. Nativity of Our Lord Jesua XJhirst. ; 25ik t>^»eldih^ri The obligatioiii of liearing Mass, and refratoing fr¥m scfvilo workjs^^a^.been take;i away on all q^i^r days' by'dectees'tff the topes piys v^apd E^u^ vii;ai'^i i: ■^:>A^lNG|,bATS,«^^ Tb6 Quan4l'-X«ti8t«; or Eiuber days, tha^t^.o(>(ijijC,iil|(m!St> four aeMom oi^'tH« y'e£?-' , . '' ';r';,''l»„j, „,rf . .trf Tt^e^^aiturda^ii] (within the Oititivd^ bf . i^filflMj'ty svisiitival laU ^n a Snida^; fbi^ thUlTW if observed on the Eve, tke I4th7^ X ^ '" •'>*'^* vllf»Mi AiSiJiJimioii,,. The Vtsil of All Saints. The y^nesdays and Fridayf in Advoiit ' ChHitmaa &ve. DATS OP ABSTINENCE rROM FLESH MEAT. AU die ^Sundays in Lent, except when the tise of meat is allowed iy the Bishop of the Diocese. All Fridays throughout the Year. If a Fasting day fali on a Sunday, the fast is kept o» the Saturday before. If Christmas Day fall upon a Friday, the abstinence is not observed. The alteration in some of the Fastittg days, and the removal of the obligation of abstaining from fiesh meat on the other days, formerly obeerved as days of absti- nence, have been made with the express permission of the£DofySee. The Solemniflins of Marriage is forbidden from the first Sunday of Advent till after Twelfth Dsy, and from A^h^Wediiesday till Low Sunday exclusively. Mtfrria^ cannot be contracted by persons within the fouitli degrae of kindred without a dispensation ; and if attempted, is invalid. Spirituai kindred contracted by Baptism or Confirmation is an impediment. Jtlgf The time 8ppointed%r fulfilling the Haster Duty beigine, in the Dioceses of Kingstont and df Tocoiato, en 4^*^®^^^^<^^y» AndteltlBinateaoB Trinity Sunday » 'Wherever there, is a resident Clergymati, the faithful thbuld' eMeiVor to receive tlla Blessed Seerament be- ibre the expiration of the ordinary time. (Low Sunday inclusively.) The extension of the Easter time is evi« dentl^. jo^tended ht those who cannot, without mat iii- eOBv^^nee^ioonplx^^^v^^ t^eir Easter duty wuhiip the tiihe appointed1>y tbe«6ktir«h. # ^ ill e^ Name of the Father,ttnd nfthe Stn^tmJt^ , <<^ Hely GhoH. Amen. YHE lord's FRATER. OUR Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy Kingdom corner thy Will be done on Earth, as it is in lieaveii. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as w« 'forgive them, who trespass against us; and lead us not inCo temptation 9 but deliver us from EviL Amen, -^ - • ■ THE ikN«ELICAL 8ALT7TATION. HAIL Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee ; blessed art thou among women ; and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus — Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, sinaers, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. THE apostles' CREEO. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth ^ and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived of the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Hs^ry, sufiered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; dead and buried, he descended into Hell; the third day he rose aga^n from the dead; he ascended into Heaven; and sitteth 2\; the right hand of Or)d» the Father Almighty ; from thence he shall come to judge the livii^g and the dead. I believe in the holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints; the forgiveness of Sins; the reisilireet^ of the Body ; a^d life evertasttng. Amen. I?* r ^^• TflR CONFITEOR. I Confbss to Hfthighty God, to blessed Maiy ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the Holy Aposdes, Peter and 6 M Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have sinned exceed- ingly, m thought, word, and deed, through my fault, tir^iighffni/ jatdtf through f/iy fnoH grievous fault. Therfsfore I beseech blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael th^ Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, and all the faints, to pray "to the Lord our God for me. M^y the Almighty God have mercy on ine,^and fofj^ive.' me my sins, and, bring me tp. everlasting life. Anten, ,"'*'"'. . ,:,.; May the Almighty and Merciful God grant me pardon, absolution and remission of all my sins^— Amen* , A PRATER BEFOBE MEAT. ; Bless US, O Lord 1 and these thy Gifls, which of thy bounty we are about to receive ; through Christ our Lord. Amen, A PRAYER AFTER MEAT. WE give thee thanks O Almighty God, for these and all thy benefits, who livest and reignest^ one God, world without end. Amen, ' ; And may the souls of the faithful departed, through themeicy of God, rest in peace. Ame^, f «j The fbllounng Prayers are to he said, previous to teaching Catechism in each Church, ^^ ^ In the- Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of i y the Holy Ghost. Amen, ' # ' ii^ix;^. COME, O Holy Ghost; replenish thb hearts of thy faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of thy divine love. „ .^. • .,,. ..,, V. Sc^nd forth thy Spirit, Q ltor4,{ftt4A!?x.iyill bef crefftt^d.", ■ ■J»/ ^«l m ■ * ^. R. And thoashalt renew the (ace of the ear^h. *" Prayer, O LORt) God, of innnite boui^ty and mercy, grant us, we beseech thee, the grade W be al« ways directed and comfortidd hy thy Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, DIRECT, we beseech thee, Lord, our abtiohs by thy hoIy^ntink'atioAS, and carry them, on by tby divine assistance, uiat every fvayer, instruction, and other work of ourS may begin always from thee, and by thee be happily epded, through Christ our Lord. Amen* A PRAYER AFTER CATECHISM. * We fly to thy Patronage O holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, ever glorious and ^les^ed Virgin. ;be "U ACTS OF CONTRITION, FAITH, HOPE, AND CHABITT. A PRAY9fl BEFORE THE ACTS. O Almighty and eternal God! ^rant unto us an increase of faith, hope and charity ; and that We may obtain what thou hast promised, grant us. to love and practise, what jthou commandest, through Clhrist our Lord. Amen,' if*'' ' - AN ACT OP CONTRITION. . ' O my God ! I am heartily sorry, that I ever oiFend- ed thee by transgressing thy divine commandments ; and I detest those transgressions from my heart, be- cause they are. displeasing to Thee, who art infinitely good and merciful ; and I now firmly purpose, with the assistance of thy grace, never more to oiTend thee, to do all that 1 can to satisfy for my sins, and; to amend my life. : AN ACT OP PAITH. O my God ^ i most firmly believe, whatever the Holy Catholic Church proposes to my belief, because I 8 m wiio i^ thou, who art the infallible truth, halt revealed it; I expi^eitly believe that in Tliee, One only God, there are three divine persona, really dittlnct; the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. I believe that the •econd person, the Son of God, became man ; that he was conceived of the Holy Ghost, and bl^ of the Virgin Mary ; that he suffered and dieojph a cross to redeem and save us ; that h^ arose the third day from the dead ; that he ascended into heaven ; and will come ai the end of lite world to judge all mankind according to their woiks ; that he will reward the just with eter- nal fflorv, and punish the wicked with everlasting pains. In this faith I am 6>*mly resolved, by thy holy grace, to live and die. AN ACT OP HOPE. O my God ! because thou art all* powerful, infinite- ly merciful, and infinitely gooiifi I hope through the merits of Jesus Christ, thy beloved Son, to obtam par* don of all my sins — grace in this life, and eternal glory in the next, which thou hast promised to all those who do the good works that thou hast commanded, and which with thy divine assistance I now purpose to perform. AN ACT OP CHARITY. O my G^d I I love thee above all things, with my whole heart, and my whole soul, and my >vhole tttrengtb, and my whole mind ; because thou are infinite- ly good and perfect, and most worthy of all my love ; and for thy sake, I love my neighbour as myself. Mer- cifully grant, O my God ! that having loved thee on earth, I may love and enjoy thee for ever in heaven. A PRAY£R TO BE SAm BEPORC MASS. Let fu pray* O Merciful Father! who didst so love the world, as to gira up for our rademption thy balovad ^on ; who IB obadianca to thea, ana lor ui slnnars. humbled himttlf even unto the death of the croa ; and con- tinual to offer himaeir daily, by the miniitry.of his Priaits, for the living and tha dead — wa humbly be- saach thea, that wa may always assist with a lively faith And holy love at the offering of his iqpst precious Body hnd Blood, which is made at Mass, and thereby br made partakers of the sacrifice, whioh^ )ia consum- mated on Calvary. In union then, Lord, with thy holy church and its minister, and invoking the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and all the Angels and Saints, we now offer the adorable sacrifice of the Mass to thy honour and glory, to acknowledge thy infinite perfections, thy supreme dominion over all thy creatures, our entire sub- jection to thee, and total dependance on thy gracious providence; and in thanksgiving for all thy benefits, and to obtain pardon of our sins. ^ * We offer it for the propagation of the Catholic faith ; for our most Holy Father the Pope ; for our Bishop, and for all the Pastors and Clergy of thy Holy Church, that they may direct the faithful in the way of salvation ; Jbr the King (or the Queen) and for all that are high in station ; that we may lead a quiet and hyly life — for peace and good will among all states and people ; for the necessities of mankind, and particularly for the congregation here present ; to ob- tain all blessings we stand in need of in this life, eVer- lasting happiness in the next, and eternal rest to the taithful departed. And as Jesus Christ so ordained, when he instituted at bis last supper this wonderful myetery of his power ^ wisdom, and goodnsm/^ wa offer the Mass, in grateful remembrance of fl^a has done and suffered for the 10 if \ Ji- lovd'of tis; making speeii^ltfdmmdnidration df hii bit- ter Paision and Death, and of his glorioaa Resuifeietidn and Aseension into Heaven. V<,;i cmu ^ » [ O God, who hast Vppqinted thy . only «begptt6n Son. the Saviodr of niahktnd^ and ha^t commanded that he should be called Jesus^ merelfujly. grant that we may enjoy his happy vision in heaven,, whose holy' nam? we venerate upon earth ; whpp with. thee. and!, the Holy Ghost, liveth and i;eigneth world withoutr end.^ Amen. , „...,.;^..., ^ ..;:'. ^V^.-ij v.:, - • - »' THE LITANY OP THE BLR9SiypyiRj5][N..::k if "P ^ Anthem, , ...,■/» <> '^ li^^f^-ii^i'j' We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of iGrbdK Despise not our petitions in our nece^sitied, but deli V'er' us from a^,^angers.p^. thfitt j^yer glori^M^ and bl«ued ■ Virgin. . ' ^ ' ' " ^ ,,.. ,v -, > ^m fj^- r^ - ^•'''^^ '"* Lord, hays mercy o^^,;.j'.i^; j.w j^^^Ulo •rffn*..! Christy have DD^rcy on us* ^ ykij .'<,;*■» ^i t}lH-'^ I» tsbd > -t no..,* Lord, have mei'cy on U8« o^ii>v' Christ, hear us. ,bN.>; ,> * Christ, graciously hear Q8. ^5»)i;.i^vOv> *>,4j. l- God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on uii '^«^ ^><^' God. the SoDy Kedeenoer of the World, have mercy onus. ,:?,■■•.'■■:, iiw God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on .us. Holy Trinity I one God, have mercy on ust' v>;i Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of Virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother und^filed, Mother unviolated, . Mother most amiable. Mother most admirable, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Aede^m^r, Virgin most prudient, , Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned. Virgin most powQtfnt, . , Virgin most rocrciAul, Virgin most faithful. Mirror of Justice, Seat of Wisdom, Cause of otilr Joy, ' '" SpirhtialV^feseV ^^''^^^ Hoftotiraftle VflssehJ'^*^' ^ Vessel of singiilair Devbitoi)» Mystical Rose, Tower of David) ♦ .;) <■ ',!■,■ t '-i fTo- vt>'2?'V?n n .^'JV'.<\ > A 'I 16 Tower of Ivory, House of Gold, Ark of the Covenaot, Gate of Heayen, Morr.ing Star, Health of the Weak, Refoffe of Sinners, Com/orter of the Afflicted y Help of Christians, Queen of Angels, Queen of Patriarchs, Queen of Prophets, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Martyrs, Queen of Confessors, Queen of Virgins, Queen of All Saints, Lamb of God, who takest aw^y the sins of the world : Spare us, Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world yBraciously hear us, O Lord. LaiwDji^ God, who takest away the sins of the world :/^ve mercy on us. V, Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. JS. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Prayer, Potir forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the iticarDation of Christ thy Son hath been made known' by the mesiage of an angel, may, by bis passion and oross,. be brought to the glory oi^ his resurrectiop: diroDgh ,tbif sftm# Christ oup Lord. Amen. ^. , , p i^n.^ I IT THE christian's DAILY EXERCISE. Morning prayer being a duty which God requires as the first fruits of the day — it is never to be omitted —and should most religiously be offered to him—- the success of our actions for the rest of the day, depends in a g^eat measure on this first duty of it—to begin the day, without begging God's blessing, is to expose ourselves to very great dangers. Before prayer, seriously consider what you are and who God is, to whom you offer your prayers. A proper sense of our Nothingness and Misery, and of the infinite perfections of God, whose Majesty fills Hdavenand Earth, must impress you with those sen- timents of humility and respect, of sorrow for your Sins, and of Fervor, Love and Confidence, with which you should be always animated, when you addre^is God by prayer. MORNING PRAYER. Rising from Bed, make the sign of the Cross, say* n?, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Amen — and offer yourself to God — then dressing yourself modestly, acknowledge the goodness of God, who gives >ou this day to labour for the salvation of your soul, and consider this day may be your last— when dressed, place yourself in the presence of God, in a respectful posture on bended knees— and blessing yourself, adore him with the most profound respect — give him thanks for his benefits to you, especially for having watched over you during the night ; and join with all the angei||and saints, in bless* ing and praising his holy Name. Afterwards recollect yourself, if you offended God during the night, and what were the sins you committed the day before-r- and with an hnmble and contrite heart, pegging God's forgiveness of them and of alt pait n ■ ■ m *8 trBDigrestions, 6riDly resolved DOI to offend him any morc'^then earnestly beg bia assistance to spend the present day in his love and service, and to guard you particularly against your predominant passions, and those vices, tennptations, and feelings to Munich you find yourself most addicted. Then offering to God your Body and Soul, with all vour thoughts, vrords and actions; and begging his blessing on them ; devoutly recite the acts of faith, hope, and charity, the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, the Apostles* Creed, and whatever ether prayers you are accustomed to say : you should also pray for your friends and enemies, and for the living and the oead, begging grace, mercy, and salvation for all mankind. Conclude your Morning Prayer by invoking the inter- cession and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and by recommending yourself to your Guardian Angel, and to those particular Saints to whom you have special devotion. Every Christian who has at heart his salvation, and is desirous to please God, ought, if he has time and opportunity, to meditate every Morning, or at a con- venient hour in the day, on his last end, or on the passion of Christ, or on some other pious and serious ' subject — and to hear Mass with all possible attention and reverence— because of all religious duties the sacrifice of the Mass is that which gives most glory to God, and is at the same time the most profitable to VB ; the reading o^books of true Christian pietv and sound rhorality is Ro earnestly to be recommended as very conducive to spiritual improveDient. And in order to sanctify each day, and the good works of it, consider that all things, even your most ^eerct thoughts and actions, are naSked and open to the ^stf (Sod^ ihd that every idk ward that Man shall F 19 speak they shall render an aocmndfof ii in the day of Judgment . Heb. iv. 13, and Matt xii. ZBt, Thorefore* walk with the greatest circumspeetion in th« pretence of God, frequently in the day thinking of him, raising vour heart to him, and offering yourieif and actions to nis honor and glory. », NIOHT PRATER. If it be so necessary a duty to begin the day by prayer, it is of the utmost consequence to conclude it also by prayer — the graces received during the day and the special protection you stand in need of against the dangers of the night should engage you to humble yourself before God in prayer every night— which necessary duty is never to be omitted; and should bo always most religiously performed, and in the same manner, and with the same dispositions, as in the morning. Every night, therefore, before you go to bed, place 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 htcii thanks for all hU Mercies to you, especially for his Gracious Protection over you during the day; and in- vite the whole court of heaven, and all the creatures of God, to bless his goodness and to praise his hoi v name. Then consider, attentively, how you spent tne day ; and if, in the course of it, you diligently complied witb your duty in every respect; yo^^ thereiofC tocK- amine yourself carefully on y^Vthoughtf, wovAb* actions, and omissions ; and particularly on lh» ^Mt- fations of your state in life, and on those l^ioe^, 'asfeions, and Evil Habits, to whtdi yoo wm ^«^Oft addicted. v ^ When you haye brou|;ht to inind ttt 4il» MiipH missioiui of the day; with an humble and eontrito 20 lietrt tmptore forglTeness of them and of til your timntgraMiont ; and firmly resolve, with God's assis- tande, not to oiTend him any more ; and cautiously to avoid e^ery occasion of sin. Then offer yourself to Ood, and earnestly beseech him to enable you to prac- tise those particular virtues and good works, which are most tieeesstry to you : and to preserve you from sin and all dangers daring the night ; devoutly recite the acts of faith, hone, and charity, and the other prayers as in the mornirg ; or any other form of prayer you are accustomud to say at night. If you do not find that you committed any sin during the day, give thanks to God with great humility, and beg of him the grace of perseverance. The examination of conscience is strongly recom- . mended as a very important Christian duty, and is one of the most profitable and efiectual means to avoid sin, and to acquire virtue — wherefore all persons, who have sincerely at heart their salvation, and are truly desirous to please God, will constantly and diligently attend to the examination of conscience every night. Prayer, said in common, that is, by many together, , is 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 i pious and edifying practice in many families, of joining together in prayer every night, and it is most earnestly ^ to4>e wished that every Catholic family did adopt it. The many signal blessings which God has bestowed on those families^n which prayers are regularly said , in common, shoHkngage every head of a family to introduce and establish so laudable a custom ; partiou- 4ar!y at oight, when all in the family may be assembled . with greatest convenience. Wher§ there are two or three gathered together in my Name, My Christ, ihere '^ ««i l2i Oe midH of them. Mat. xviii. 80. CATBOHIfM. ai i *k,V' LESSON I. On God and the Creation •fikt WqM. QUESTION. "^^M^ HO made the world 1 ^ ^ Answer. God. b« in Hea/en. Q. What Is Heaven 1 A. The Kingdom of God^s glory, and of his angels and saints. Q. If God be every where, why do we not tee hinol A. Because God is a pure spirit, having no body, «nd therefore cannot be seen by us in this world. Q. Does God see us 1 A. He does, and always watches over us. Q. Does God know all things ? A. Yes ; all things are naked and open to hie eyee Heb, iv. 13. Q. Will God judge our most secret thoughts and actions f A. Yes ; and every idle word that men ehall epedk^ they shall render an account of it^fn the day of judg- ment* Matt. xii. 35. Q. Had God a beginning ? A. No ; he always was and always will be. Q. Can God do all things 1 A. Yes ; with God all Mngs are pouihle, and nothing can be diflUcult to him. Matt, xix 25* , 22 OATBCRfSlff. Q. How did God make tho world 1 A. Of nothing ; and by bit word only ; that is, by a •inffl« act of hit all- powerful will. Q. Why did Obd make the world 1 A. For his awn glory, to show his power and wis* doRi, and for man's use and benefit. Pa, 13. LESSON IL On man, and the end ofkU Creation. Q. What is man 1 A. One of God*s creatures, composed of body and soul, and made unto God's likeness. Q. In what is man made to God's likeness I A. In his soul. Q. In what is man's sou! like to God 1 A. In being a spirit and immortal, and in being oa« pable of knowing and loving God. Q. What do yoa mean when you say the soul is immortal ? A. I mean that it can never die. Q. Why did God give us souls capable of knowing and loving him 1 A. That we might fulfil the end for which he made us. Q. For what end did God make us ? A. To know and serve him here on earth, and after to see and enjoy him for ever in Heaven. Q. How can we know God on earth 1 A. 9y learning the truths he has taught. (^. Where shall we find the truths God has taught t A* They are chiefiy contained in the Apostles' Creed. LESSON in. On the Apostles* Creeds Q,. Whatdoes the Apostles' Creed contain t CATBCHItM. 23 A. The princlpil tnyitariei of religion, and other neoetiary artiolei* Q,. Which are the prinjipil mysterlM of religion t A. The Unity and Trinity of God, the Incarnation, Death and Resurrection of oar Saf iour. Q. Why are they called principal mysteries 1 A. Because most necessary to be clearly known and believed, and because all other mysteries of religion are grounded on them. John xvii. 3. Q. What do you mean by mysteries of religion 1 A. Truths of religion which God has made known to us, but which we cannot fully understand. Q. Does God require of us to believe mysteries of religion % A. Yes ; that by believing on his word what we do not fully understand, we may thereby submit our weak judgment to his infinite knowledge and wisdom ; and St. Faulsays, " Whosoever believeth in him shall not be confounded." Rom.x.W. Q. Are we also to submit our will to God f A. Yes; because the will of Almighty God is just and holy, and desires that we also become holy ; but our own will is prone to evil. Q. How do we submit our will to God ? A. By observing his commandments, and resisting our evil desiies. Q. What means the Unity of God ? A. It means there is but one God ; and there cannot be more Gods than one. Ephes, iv. 6. Q. Why cannot there be more Gods than one f A. Because God bein^aboveall,and having all wisdom, knowledge, and power in himself, cannot have an equal. LESSON IV. ^ On the Trinity and the Incarnation, Q. How many persons are there in God t S4 CATBeHfiM. A. Three divine persons really difltinet and equal in all things. 1 John v. 7. . Q. How do you call the three divine personsf A. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost* Q. Is the Father God 1 m A. Yes ; the Father is God, and the first person of the Blessed Trinity. ? » - .^ r*. .^^..j Q. Is the Son God ] A. Yes ; the Son is God, and the second person of the blessed Trinity. . j^ Q. Is the Holy Ghost God 1 A, Yes; the Holy Ghost is God, and the third person of the blessed Trinity. Q. What means the Blessed Trinity % ' Wj ^ A. One God in three Divine Persons. r Q. Are the three Divine Persons three Gods ? - A. No ; they are only one GoJ, having but one and the same Divine Nature; and they are from eternity. Q. How can there be only one God, if there be three persons, and each person God ? A. That is a mystery which we cannot fully under- stand, but we believe it because God has made it known, and he cannol deceive us. Q. Are the persons in God like the persons in men 1 A. No ; God is a pure spirit and is every where ; ** in him we live, and move, and have our being.*' Acts xvii. 28, and it is only the soul of man which is like him. Q. In what is the soul of man like one God in three persons ? A. As the soul which is one spirit or substance, has in it memory, and understanding, and will, so in one only God there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. CAtSCUISiC* ^B Q. is the likeness ot our sout to OM God in three persons very perfect 1 A. No ; it is very imperfect, but there is nothing which we know so like him. Q,. Is any of the three Divine Persons more powerful or more wise than the other ? A. No ; as the three divine Persons are all one and the same God, one cannot be more powerful or more wise than the other. '*' Q. Did one of the three divine Persons become manl A. Yes ; God the Son, the second divine Person became man. John i. 14. Q. How did God the Son become man ? A. He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary, Apostles* Creed. Q. What do you mean by saying that the Son of God was conceived by the Holy Ghost ? A. I mean that he took upon himself a body and soul like ou/s, by the power and operation of the Holy Ghost* Q. Where did God the Son take a body and soul like oursi A. In the chaste womb of the Virgin Mary, the Word or son of God was made flesh, John i. 14. Q. How do you call God the Son made man ? A. Jesus Christ. Q. What is the meaning of these words Jesu% Christ / A. Jesus signifies Saviour, and Christ signifies the anointed ; and St Paul says, that in the name of Jesus €vcry knee should bend, Phil. ii. 10. Q. Did Jesus Christ remain God when "he became roan? A . Yes ; he was always God. 26 CATBCBISM. Q,. Wa^ Jesus Chrijt always man f A. No ; but only from the time of his conception or incarnation. Q,. What means the incarnation I ^** ""^ A. That God the Son, the second Person of the blessed Trinity, was made man, Q. What do you believe Jesus Christ to be ? A. Trie God and true Man. — . .. .^^ Q. Why did Christ become man 1 ^ ^ *^ ;: -^ *^ A. To redeem and save us. Q. How did Christ redeem and save us t A. By his sufferings and death on the Cross. Q. Was it by his passion and death also, that Christ satisfied the justice of God for our sinsi A. Yes ; and he delivered us from hell, and the power of the Devil. ^ LESSON V. On our First ParenCSt Sfc, Q. How came we to be in the power of the Devil t A. By the disobedience of our first Parents. « Q. How did our first parents disobey God 1 A. By eating of a certain fruit, of which he forbid them to eat. Gen, iii. 8. r*-^, m . Q. Who were our first pirents ? A. Adam and Eve, the first man and woman. Q. Why diJ God command our first Parents not to eat the forbidden fruit 1 A. To show to them that he was their Lord and God, and to give them an opportunity of deserving his favour by their obedience. Q. Who tempted our first parents to eat the for- bidden fruit \ A. The devil, envying their happy state. Oen, iii. Q. Whom do you mean by the Dtivii 1 CATECHISM. 27 A. One of the rebellious or fallen angeU, whom God cast out of Heaven. Q. Whom do you mean by angels ? Y. Pure spirits without a body; created to adore and enjoy God in Heaven. Q. Are the angels employed for any other purpose t A. Yes ; they have often been sent as messengers from God to man ; and are also appointed our guar- dians. Heh. i. 7. Matt. iv. 6. Matt, xviii. 10. Q. Why were some angels cast out of Heaven ? A. Because through pride they rebelled agamst God. Isaias xiv. Q. Did God punish in any other way the angels who rebelled 1 A. Yes ; he condemned them to Hell, a place of eternal torments. Q. Why did God make Hell ? A. To punish the devi)s or bad angels. Q. Are any others condemned to Hell besides the devils or bad angels 1 A. Yes ; all who die enemies to God ; that is, all who die in the state of mortal sin. Q. Can any one come out of Hell ? A. No ; out of Hell there is no redemption, Q. How did God reward the angels who remained faithfull A. He confirmed them for ever in glory. LESSON VI. , , On Original Sin, S^, Q. How did God punish the disobedience of our first' parents ? A. They were driven out of Paradise, stript of their first justice and innocence, and cojidemned to death with their posterity. 28 CAtECRtSM. K^. * Q. Did Ciod inflict any otber punishmeBts on our first parents ? A. Yes ; he deprived them of all right to Heaven, and several other blessings intended for them. Q. What were the chief blessings intended for oar first parents t A. A constant state of happiness^ if they remained faithful to Godfc > . Q. Were we condemned to the same punishments of our first parents 1 A. Yes; we are all made partakers of their sins and punishments; as we should be all sharers in their innocence and happiness if the^ had been obedient to God. Rom, V. 12. Q. How do you call the sin of our first parents 1 A. Original sin. j Q. What is original sin 1 - A. The sin we inherit from out first parents ; and in which we were conceived and born children of wrath. Ephes. ii. 3. ^ Q. Why is it called original sin / A. Because it was committed by our first parents ; because we came into the world infected with it ; and because it is the origin and source of every evil and misery to us. Rom, v. 12. Q. What other evils follow from the sin of our first parents 7 A. Our whole nature was corrupted by it, it darken- ed our understanding, weakened our will, and left in us a strong inclination to evil. Q. What is the reason, that darkness in our under* standing, weakness in our will, and an inclination to evil still r?niain, after original sin is forgiven. A. That is permitted by Almighty God ; but if we resist our evil inclinations and bear patiently the CATECHISM. 29 crosses of this life, we shall become sharers in the glory of Christ. St. Paul says, " as yau art partaken of the sufferings, so shall you be also of the consola- tion,*' 2 Cor. i. 7, LESSON VII. On Jesus Christ, Sfc. Q,. Did Christ become man imoiediately after the transgressions of our Brat parents ? A. No, though he was immediately promised to thena as a redeemer. Gen. iii. 15. Q,. How many years after the fall of our first parents did Christ become man.? A. About four thousand years. Q. How could they be saved, who lived before Christ became man ? A. By the belief of a redeemer to come ; and by keeping the commandments of God. Q. On what day did Christ become man ? A. On the twenty-fifth of March, the day of the An- nunciation, He was conceived of the Holy Ghost, Apos- tles* Creed. Q. Why is it called the day of the Annunciation ? A. Because on that day, the Angel Gabriel appear- ed to the Virgin Mary, and said to her ; *' Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a sor, and thou shalt call bis name Jesus.** Luke Q. On what day was Christ born of the Virgin Mary ? A. On Chrismas day, in a stable at Bethlehem. Q. How long did Christ live on earth ? A. About thirty three years, he led a most holy life in poverty and sufferings ; going about for three years doing good and preaching his Gospel. Q* Why did Obritt live so long on earth ? 30 CATECHISM il '% A. To show to U8 the way to heaven by hia instruc- tions and example* Q. How did Christ end his life ? A. On Good Friday he was crucified on Mount CaU VarVi and died^ nailed to a cross. Apostles' Creed. Q. Why do you call that day ^oo(2 on which Christ suffered so painful a ueath ? A. Because on that day, by dying on the cross, he showed the excess of his love, and purchased eveiy blessing for us. Q. Who condemned Christ to so cruel a death 7 A. Pontius Pilate the Governor, at the desire of the Jews. Q. What should we learn from the sufferings and death of Christ? A. We should learn the enormity of sin, the ha- tred God bears to it, and the necessity of satisfying for it. Q Did any thing remarkable happen at the death of Christ? A. Yes; t7u Sun was darkened, the Earth trem- bled, and the dead arose and appeared to many. — Matt, xxxii. LESSON VIII. ' ' On Christ* s descent into Hell, and on his resurrection and ascension into Heaven, r ,, Q> Where did Christ's soul go after his death t A. It descended into Hell, Apostles' Creed. Q. Did Christ's soul descend into the hell of the damned 7 t A. No ; but to a place or state of rest called Limbo, AcUii.24.27. Psalm xv. 10. Q. Who were in Limbo ? A. The souls of the saints who died before Christ. Q, Why did Christ go down into Limbo ? CATfiCBtSll. n A. St. Peter says, to preach to those spirits that were in prison; that is, to make known to them, in person, the joyful tidings of their redemption. 1 Pet. iii. .19. d. Why did not the souls of the saints, who died before Christ, go to Heaven immediately after their death 1 A. Because Heaven was shut against them by the sin of our first parents ; and could not be opened to any one, but by the death of Christ. Q,. When did the souls of the saints who died before Christ go to Heaven 1 A. When Christ ascended into Heaven. Q. Where was Christ's body while his soul was in Limbo ? A. In the sepulchre or grave. Q. On what day did Christ rise from the dead / A. On Easter Sunday, the third day after he was crucified, he arose body and soul, glorious and im- mortal, from the dead. Apostles* Creed. Q. What does the resurrection of Christ prove / A. That he was the true Messiah or Redeemer ; for as by dying on the cross he showed himself a real mortal man, so, by raising himself from the dead, be proved himself God. Q,. How long did Christ stay on earth after his re- surrection ? A. Forty days; to show that he was truly risen from the dead, and to instruct his apostles. Q. After Christ had remained forty days on earth, where did he go / A. On Ascension Day he ascended from Mount Olivet, with his body and soul, into Heaveh, Apostles' Creed. Q. Where \% Christ in Heaven t ** 32 CATBCB181I. f A. He siU at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, Apostles* Creed. Q,» What do you mean by saying that Christ sits at the right hand of GoJ ? A. I mean that Christ, as Gcd, is equal* to his Father in all things ; and, as Man, is in the highest place in Heaven, next to God in power end glory. d. What did Christ promise to his Apostles before he ascended into Heaven ? A. That he would send the Holy Ghostt the spirit of truth, to teach them all things; and to abide with themforever, John xiv. LESSON IX. On the descent of the Holy Ghost, on the New Law, and on the sign of the Cross. Q. On what day, and after what manner, did the Holy Ghost descend on the apostles ? A. On Whitsunday the Holy Ghost descended in the form of tongues of fire, and sat upon every one of them* Acts ii. Q. What does the scripture say of those who re- ceived the Holy Ghost 1 *. A. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost ; and they began to speak, in divers tongues, the wonderful works oj God, Acts ii. Q. Why did Christ send the Holy Ghost ? ^ A To sanctify his Church, to comfort his Apostles, and to enable them to preach his gospel, or the new law. Q What do you rrean by the new law 1 ^^ A. The law which Christ established on earth. ,,^ Q. Which was the old law 1 A. The law given to the Jews. ^. How do you call the followers of the new law \ A. Christians. CATCCHISIi. f3 Q,. How are we known to be Christians T A. By being baptized, by prof ing the doctrine of Christ, and by the sign of the Cross. Q,. How is the sign of the Cross made T A. By putting the right hand to the forehead, then under the breast, then to the left and right shoulders : saying. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, anu of the Holy Ghost. Amen, Q,. Why do we make the sign of the Cross ? A. To beg that Jesus Christ, by hia own cross and pass:on, may bless and protect us. Q,. Should we frequently make the sign of the Cross I A. Yes ^ particularly in all temptations and dangers, and before and after prayer; but always with great attention and devotion. Q. What does the sign of the Cross signify ? A. It signiBes and brings to our minds the principal inyste.**ies of religion. Q. What mysteries of religion does the sign of the Cross recall to our minds ? A. The blessed Trinity, and the incarnation and death of our Saviour. ' Q. How does the sign of the Cross remind us of the blessed Trinity 1 A. Because in making the sign of the Cross we in* voke the three divine persons, saying, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Ci. Hovv" does the sign of the Cross bring to our minds the incarnation and death of our Saviour ? A. Because as he suffered death in human flesh on the Cross, the sign of the Cross must naturally remind all true XiiJhristians of his incarnation and death. Q. Where are true Christians to be found I' A. Only in the true church. 9 , ' 84 CATECniSM. LESSON X. • ; ■ On (he true Church* a. What do you mean by the true Ch'irch ? A. The congregation of all the falthfu], who being baptized, profesb the same doctrine, partake of the same sacraments and sacrifice^ and are governed by their lawful pastors, under one visible head on earth. Q. How do you call the true Church f A. The Holy Catholic Church. Apostles* Creed. Q,. Is there any other true Church besides the Holy Catholic Church / A. No ; as there is but one Lord, one Faith, one Bajftism, one God and Father of all, there is but one true Church. Ephes.'iv. CI. Are all obliged to be of the true Church f A. Yes ; no one can be saved out of it. Acts ii. Luke X. John x. MatU xviii. Q,. Will strict bonesty and moral good works, insure salvation to any one, whatever religion he may profess, or whatever church he may belong to ? A. No; unless such good works be enlivened hy faith that worheth hy charity. Gal. v. 6. d. Why must our good works be enlivened by faith? A. Because the Scriptures say, toithout faith it is impossible to please God — and he that helieveth not shall he condemned, Heb. xi. 6. Mark xvi. 16. Q,. Are we justiHed by faith alone without good works ? A. No ; as the hody without the spirit is dead, so also faith without good works is dead. James ii. 26. Q,. Must our good works be also enlivened by charity ? A. Yes ; for St. Paul says, Jf I should distribute all my goods to feed the pooTj and if I shovli Miver • >><3 CATECHISM. M ■ ^a my body to he humed, and have not charity ^ it pri tM me nothing, 1 Cor. xiii. 3. Q,. What is that charity of which St. Paul speaks f A. That pure and sincere love ot God which mak^s us to do his will in all things, and to be obedient to his ChurcJit which he commands us to hear. Matt, xviii. 17. Luke X. 16. d. Which are the marks and signs of the true Church/ A. The true Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolical. ' ^. , Q,. How is the Church one / ' A, In being one body and onefold^ animated by one spirit^ under one head and one shepherdt Jesus Christ, who is over all the Church. Ephes. i. and ir. Q,. In what else is the Church one / A. In all its members believing the same truth?, having the same sacraments and sacrifice, and being under one visible head on earth. r , ,* Q. How is the Church holy.? A. In its founder, Jesus Christ; in its doctrines and sacraments, and in the number of its children, who have been eminent for holiness in all ages. d. How is the Church catholic or universal ? A. Because it has subsisted in every ase, and is to last to the end of time, and will be spread throughout all nations. Matt, xxviii. and Rom. x. Q. How is the Church apostolical f ^ * A. Because it was founded by Christ on his apostlles, and was governed by them and their lawful successors ; and because it never ceased, and never will cease to teach their doctrine. Ephes. ii. 20. LESSON XT. The Church continued, . Q. Why do you call the Church Roman 7 ^ * A. Because the Visible head of the Church Ts bishop 3> CATECHISM. of Rume; and because St. Peter and his suceesiors fixed their lee in Home. - « d. Who is the visible head of the Church ? A. The Pope ; who is Chriit'a Vicar on earth, and supreme visible head of the church. Q. To whom does the Pope succeed as visible head of the Church 7 -, A. To St. Peter, who was chief of the apostles, Christ's Vicar on earth, and first pope and bishop of Rome. Q. When was St. Peter made Pope, or head of the Church? • ^. Chiefly wh«n Christ said to him, Thou art Pe(et, and upon this rock 1 will build my Church ; d^d I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom i>f HeatKn / Feed my lambs, Jeed my sheep. Matt. xvi. John xxi. Q. What do these texts of Scripture prove t A. That Christ committed to St. Peter, and to his lawfi'.l successors, the care of his whole flock, that is, of his whole church, both pastors and people. (^. Who succeeded to the other apostles / A. The bishops of the holy Catholic Church. Q. Can the Church ever cease to teach the truth T A* ^o ; Because Christ said to the pastors of the Church, " Going, therefore, teach all nations, and behptd I am with you all days, even to the consummation of Vie %oofld** Matt, xxviii. 20. Q.' Can the Church at any time teach error 7 A» No ; for if she did, the gates or power of heU would prevail against her ; she would not be the pillar and ground ot truth ; the Holy Ghost, the spirit of truths would not dwell in her, nor would Christ him* setf he with his pastors teaching all days, even to the coniummaiion of the world. Matt. xvi. 18. I Tim. ill. 19, Jo)hn xiv. MiH^ xxviii. 20^ i:.* ■'^ :%. CATBORISM. 37 po/itles, Rome. t of the ou art \urc1i ; lorn y* tt. XVI. ith? >f the and atian hell >ilIaF it of hinio > the riia. d. Why did Chriit promife always to remain with his church ? A. That he himself, directing and atsieting by his Holy Spirit the pastors of his church, might teach all ages and nations. Q. What else did Christ promise to his church 7 A. That the gate8 of hell should not prevail againtt %er. Matt.xvi. 18. Q. What other advantages have we in the true church ? A. We have true faith, with the communion of saints, *nd the forgiveness o^ •ins. Apostles* Creed. Q,. What means tb forgiveuess of sins ? A. That Christ left to the pastors of his church the power o^ forgiving sins, St. John xx. 23. LESSON XII. On Sin. Q. What is sin ? A. Any wilful thought, word, deed, or omission, (Contrary to the will of God. Q. What is mortal sin ? A. A grievous offence or transgression against the law of God. , Q. Why is it called mortal? A. Because it kills the soul by depriving it of its true life, wiiich 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 punishment? A. No ; but it hurts the soul by lessening its love for God ; and by disposing it to mortal sin — The scrip- tures say, he that contemneth small things^ shall fall hy little and little. Eccles. xix. 1. Q. What is sanctifying grace .^ * 3S CATECHISM. m-< - A. That grace which sanctifies the soul, and makes it pleasing to God. ., Q, What do you mean by grace 9 , A* A gift which God bestows upon us for the sake of Christ, and which enables us to keep his command- ments and to deserve Heaven. Q. Is grace necessary to salvation ^ A. Yes ; without me^ says Christ, you can do nothing. John XV. V. Q. Is it a great misfortune to fall into mortal sin ? A. It is the greatest of all misfortunes. Q. What must we do if we be so unhappy as to fall into mortal sin ? A. We must repent sincerely, and go to confession as soon as possible. Q. Why should we go to confession if we fall into mortal em? A. That we may recover God's friendship, and be always prepared to die. ;« / Q. What should we do if we cannot go to confes- - sion ? ^ ■ > A. We must excite ourselves to perfect contrition^ ; with a sincre desire of going to confession as soon as we can. Q. How do you express an act of perfect contri- : tion ? A. O, my God ! I am heartily sorry for having of- fended thee, and I detest my sins most sincerely, be- - cause they displease thee, my God, who art infinitely good and perfect, and deserving of all my love ; and I firmly resolve, by thy holy grace, never more to offend thee, and to amend my life. Q. Will perfect contrition reconcile MS to God with- out confession ? A. Yes; and it is the only means we have to .»-.-.. .-» CATECHISM. 39 recover God*s friendship when we cannot go to con- fession. Q. What is necessary for our contrition to be perfect ? A. Perfect contrition is a deep and hearfelt sor- row for sin, arising from a pure love of God, and joined with a firm resolution of doin^ his will in all things. Q,. How many are the chief mortal sins, commor.ly called capital or deadly sins? A. Seven — Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, Sloth. ^ Q. Why are they c Med capital sins ? ^ A. Because they are the heads or passions from which other sins proceed. d. Where shall they go who die in mortal sin ? A. To Hell for all eternity. Q,. Where do they go who die in venial sin ? A. To Purgatory. LESSON xiir. On Purgatory^ ^t d. What is Purgatory ? A. A place or state of punishment in the other life, where some souls suffer for a time, before they can go to Heaven, where nothing defiled can enter. Matt. xii. 22. Apoc. xxi. 27. Q. Do any others go to Purgatory besides those who die in venial sin ? A. Yes ; all who die indebted to God's Justice on account of Mortal Sin. Q. When God forgives Mortal Sin, as to the guilt of it and the eternal punishment it deserved, does he require temporary punishment to be suffered for it I ■f 40 CATECHISM. A, Yes J very often, and even in this life, for our correclion — to deter us from relapsing into sin ; and that we should make some atonement to his offended justice and goodness. Num, xiv. and ii. Kings xii. Q. Can the souls in Purgatory be relieved by our prayers and other good works ? A. Yes; being children of God, and still members of the Church, they share in the communion of saints ; and th« scripture says, It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may he loosed from their sins. 2 Mac. 13. 4G. ^ "' Q. What means the communion of saints ? A. It means that all who belong to the true church, liy their prayers and good works assist each other. Q. Is it sufficient for salvation to be members of the true Church ? A. No ; toe must avoid evil and do good, 1 Pet. iii. Q. What good shall I do that I may have lije ever- lasting ? Mdtt. xix. 16. A. If thou will enter into lije^ says Christ, heep tJie commandments. Matt. xix. 17. Q. What commandments am I to keep ? A. The Ten Commandments of God. LESSON XIV. On the Ten Commandments, Q. Say the Ten Commandments of God. A. I am the Lord thy God ; thou shah not have strange gods before me. Thou shalt not make to thy« self either an idol or any figure to adore it. 2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain ; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord his God in vain. 3. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day (or day of rest). CATECBISM. 41 4. Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thou mayest live long. 5. Thou shalt not kill. ^ - 6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 7. Thou shalt not steal. 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife. 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods.— Exod. XX. Q. Are the commandments of God called by any particular name t ^ A. Yes, they are called the Decalogue or ten words of God pronounced before all the Jewish people, and which he gave to Moses written on two tables of stone. • Q. Which commandments were written on the first, and which on the second table f A. The three first are generally supposed to have heen written on the first table, because these thr^e re- late immediately to the duties which men owe to God. The other seven, as they regulate the duties of men one to another, or of each person to his neigh- bour, are supposed to have been written on the second table. * Q. Were the ten commandments always num- bered and divided as they are at present ? A. They - ere always ten in nunnbcr, but eome an- cient writers supposed that the commandments relating immediately to God and written on the first table, were four in number, and those written on the second table, six. The questions and answers marked thus * can be omitted in the ordinoiy recitation of the Catechi&m. 42 CATECHISM. * Q. Does the difference in the manner of dividing or numbering the commandments add to or take an/ thing from the Decalogue or law of God 7 A. It does not ; as whether the commandments on the first table be three or four in number, and those on the second table, six or seven, the entire number is the same. * Q. Is any part of the commandments left out ? A. No ; but some words found with the first, third, fourth, and tenth commandments are omitted, that the words of the law may be clear, and short, and easily remembered ; and also becauie those additions to the substance of the law related to the special wants and dispositions of the Jews, ifind to the restraints imposed on them, or the rewards promised to them by Almighty God. Q. Is it necessary to keep all, and every one of the ten commandments ? A. Yes ; the scripture saj's, whosoever shall offend in one is become guilty ofall^ that is, the observance of the other commandments will not avail him to sal* ration. James ii. 10. Q. What is commanded by the first command^ ment ? A. To adore one God, and to adore but him alone, How are we to adore God 7 A. By Faith, Hope, and Charity; by prayer and sacrifice. a. What is faith? A. Faiih is a divine virtue or gift, whereby we firm- ly believe what God has taught. Q,. Why is faith given to us by God 7 A. That we may honour Him, by submitting our reason to his word, even when the truths which he has taught exceed our comprehension ; ic is also the CATECHISM. 43 njr on on he ground work and root of all justification. — Conn Trent. Q. How do we know with certainty what God has revealed or taught ? A, We know it from the Apostles and their succes- sors — the Bishops of the Catholic Church, whota Christ sent to teach all nations, promising to be with them all days, even to the end of the world. Matt. xviii. 20. , Q. Why do we believe what God has taught ? A. Because he is the infallible truths and therefpre cannot deceive, nor be deceived ,..„., Q. Whatisho^ef '* A. A divine virtue or gift of God, by which we firmly hope for eternal life, and for the means to ob« tain it. Q. Why do we hope in God? A. Because he is infinitely powerful, good, and merciful ; and because he is faithful to his word, and has promised all graces, even Heaven itself, through Jesus Christ, to all those who keep his command- ments. Q. What is charity ? i^.i :, «i A. A divine virtue, and the b^st gift of God, by which we love him above all, for his own sake ; and our neighbour as ourselves, for the love of God. Q. Why should we love God abovft all for his own sake ? A. Because God alone is infinitely good and per-» feet. Q. How are we to love God above all ? A. By loving him more than ourselves, and more than any thing in the world— and by being disposed to sacrifice every thing that is most dear to us, even our very lives, if necessary, rather than to offend him. 44 CATECHISM. Q. Should we often make acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity ? A Yea ; and particularly when we come lo the use of reason, and at the hour of our death ; also when we are tempted to sin, or have sinned against those divine virtues { and when we prepare ourselves to re- ceive any sacrament. - v^ LESSON XV. On the First Commandment, Q. What is forbidden by the first Commandment / A. All sins against Faith, Hope, and Charity, and other duties of religion. Q. How does a person sin against Faith 7 A. By not endeavouring to know what God has* taught — by not believing what God lias taught — and by not professing his belief in what God has taught. Q. Who are they who do not endeavour to know what God has taught % A They who neglect to learn the Christian doctrine. Q. Who are they who do not believe what God has taught? A. Heretics and Infidels. Q. Who are they who sin against Faith, by not pro- fessing their belief in what God has taught I A. All those who by any outward act, profession, or declarauon, deny the true religion or church, in which they inwardly believe. .* ^ Q. Can persons who deny outwardly the true reli- gion or church, in which they inwardly believe, expect salvation while in that state 1 A. No : Whosoever^ says Christ, shall deny me be^ Jore men, 1 will also deny him before my Father who is in Heaven. Matt. x. 33. Q. When in particular are we obliged to make open prof, sdion of our faith or religion ? W :<■•'{• CAT£CHI8M. 45 A. As often as Gcd's honor, our own spiritual good, or our neighbour's edification require it. — Whosoever, says Christ, shall conjess me before men, 1 will also con- Jess him bejore my Father who is in Heaven, Mait# xxxii. Q,. Is a person in the way of salvation who in his heart believes in the true church ; but through pride or worldly motives, does not profess his faith openly, or comply with its essential duties ? A. No ; St. Paul says» with the /leari we believe unto justice^ butt with the mouth, confession is made unto sal- vation, Rom. X. 10. * Q. What does St. Paul say of apostates, that is, of those ^vho are fallen away from the true religion or church ? A. That it is impossible /or them to be reneived again to penance, that is their conversion is extremely diili* cult. Heb. VI. Q. Why is the conversion of apostates so very dif- ficult? A. Because by their apostacy they cruciftf again the Son of God, and make a mockery of him, Heb. vi. 6. '^^ Q, Which are the sins against hope 7 - .A Despair and presumption. Q. What is despair] ' - • A. A diffidence in God's mercy. Q- What is presumption 7 A. A foolish expectation of salvation, without mak- ing use of the necessary means to obtain it. Q. How does a person sin against the love of Godi A. By every sin, but particularly by mortal sin. Q How doe» a pefson sin against the leve of bk neig^hbour 1. 46 CATECHISM. [<-' A. By injuring him in any respect ; and by not assisting him, when able, in bis spiritual or corporal necessities. LESSON XVI. First Commandment continued, Q. What else is forbidden by the first command- ment] A. To give to any creature the honour due to God alone. Q. Are we forbidden to honour the saints 1 A. No ; if we only honour them as God's special friends and faithful servants, and if we do not give them supreme or divine honour, which belongs to God alone. Q. How do Catholics distinguish between the honour they give to God, and the honour they give to the saints, when they pray both to God and the saints. A. Of God alone they pray for grace and mercy, and of the saints they only ask the assistance of their prayers. Tobias xii. 12. Q,. Is it lawful to recommend ourselves to the saints, and to ask their prayers ? A. Yes ; it is lawful and a very pious practice to ask their prayers, as it is lawful to ask the prayers of our fellow creatures on earth, and to pray for them. 1 Thess. V. 25. James v. 16. Q. Why do Catholics kneel before the images of Christ and his saints 1 . ^ v /^; - ^ ^ A. To honor Christ and his saints, whom their images represent. Exod. xxv Q. Is it proper to show any mark of respect to the crucifix, ana the pictures of Christ and his saints ? A. Yes I because they relate to Christ and his CATKCHtSM. 47 ftaints, being representations and memorials of thena. Acts xix. 12. Matt. ix. Q. Why do Catholics honor the relics of saints ? A. Becauee their bodies had been the temple of the Holy Ghost; ard at the last day will be honored dnd glorified for ever in Heaven. Q,. May we then pray to the crucifix, or the innages or relics of the saints 1 A. By no means ; for they have neither life nor sense, nor power to hear or help us. Q,. Why then do we pray before the ciucifix, and before the images and relics of the sainis? A. Because they enliven our devotion, by exciting pious affections and desires, and by reminding us of Christ and his saints ; they also encourage us to imitate their virtues and good works. Exod. xxv. 18. John iii.l4. Q. Is it not forbidden by the first commandment to make images ? A. No ; if we do not make them for gods, to adore and serve them as the idolaters did. Q. Is there any thing else forbidden by the 6rst com- mandment? A. Yes ; all dealings and communications with the devil ; and inquiring after things lost, hidden, or to come, by improper means. Q. Is it also forbidden to give credit to dreams, to fortune-telling, and the like superstitious practices ? A. Yes; and all incantations. Charms and Spells; iill superstitious observations of omens and accidents, and such nonsensical remarks, are also very sinful. Q. What do you think of plays at a theatre or else- where, in which religion, its ministers, and sacred cere- monies are ridiculed. A. They are impiona and highly criminal, and strict* ly forbidden by the first commandment* u\ 48 CATCCIIISM. (I LESSON XVII. Oa the Second, Thirds and Fourth Commandments* Q. Say the second cmnmandment. A. Thou shall not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, fur the Lord shall not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord in vain. Q. What is commanded by the second command- ment 1 . - A. To speak with reverence of God, of his saints, and ministers of religion, its practices and ceremonies ; and of all things relating to divine service. Q. What else is commanded by the second com- mandment ] A. To keep our lawful oaths and vows. Q. What is forbidden by the second command^ ment ? A. All false, rash, unjust, and unnecessary oaths ; also cursing, swearing, blaspheming and profane words. Matt. v. 34. James v. 12. Q. Is it ever lawful to swear] A. It is; when God's honor, our own or our neigh- hour's good or necessary defence require it. Q. What do you mean by an unjust oath 1 A. An oath injurious to God, or to our neighbour. - Q. Is a person obliged to keep an unjust oath ? A. No ; he sinned in taking it, and would sin also in keeping it. » Q. Is a person obliged to keep a lawful oath! A. Yes ; and it would be perjury to break it. Q. What is perjury] » ^^ A. To break a lawful oath, or take a false one- Q. Is perjury a great sin ] * A. It is a most grievous sin. Q. S&y the third command meat.. CATECHISM. 49 A. Remember that tbou keep holy the Sabbath Q. What is commanded by the third command- ment? A. To spend the Sunday in prayer, and other religi- ous duties. Q. Which are the chief duties of religion in which we should spend the Sundays ? A. H(janng Mass devoutly, attending vespers or evening prayers, reading moral and pious books, and going to communion. Q. Is the hearing of Mass sufficient to sanctify the Sunday ? A. No ; a part of the day should be given to prayer, and other good works. Q. What particular good works are recommended to sanctify the Sunday ? A. The works of mercy, spiritual and corporal, and particularly to instruct the ignorant in the way of sal- vation, by word and example. Daniel xii. 3. Q. What is forbidden by the third commandment ? A. All unnecessary servile work, and whatever may hinder the due observance of the Lord's day, or tend to profane it. Q. Is it lawful to buy or sell on the Lord's day ? A. It is not lawful to buy, to sell, or to work on Sun- days, unless in cases of great necesssity, such as sel- dom happen. Q. Is it lawful on Sundays to frequent taverns, dan- ces, and other places, or assemblies, in which virtue is endangered or sin committea ? A. No, because Christians are obliged at all times to avoid sin and shUn the occasions of it, but particu- larly on Sundays, which they are bound, to keep holy. hi m f 10 CATECHIiM. Q. Say the fourth commandment. A. Honor thy father and thy mother, that thou may* est live long. Q. What is commanded by the fourth command- ment ? A. To love, honor, and obey parents and superiors. Col. iii. 20. CI. What is forbidden by the fourth command- ment ? A. To despise our parents or superiors, to disobey them or wish ill to them, or neglect them if they be in want. Q. What are the chief duties of parents? A. To provide for their children, to teach them and all others under their care the Christian Doc-* trine, to give them good example, and by every means in their power to lead them to God. 1 Tiro. V. 8. Q. What special reward has Gcd promised to duti- ful children ? A. A long and happy life in this world. — Ephes. vi. Q. What are the duties of subjects to the temporal powers ? A. To be subject to ihem^ and to honor and obey them, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake ; for sp is the will of God. 1 Pet. and Rom 13. Q. Does the Scriptures require ar.y other duty of subjects ? A. Yes ; to pray for kings, and for all that are in high station, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, 1 Tim. ii. Q. Is it lawful to resist or combine against the esta- CATEcniSM. 51 I tliem i Doc* every I Tim. to duti- >£phes. Bwporal 1(2 ohey ce sake ; duty of hat are }eaceahle the esta- blished authorities, or to speak with contempt or disre- spect of those who rule over us ? A. No! St. Paul says, Let every soul be subject to the higher powers^ he that resisteth the power resistetk the ordinance of God ; and they that resistf purchase to themselves damnation. Rom. xiii. d. What are the chief duties of masters to their servants, apprenticeSi and all others under their care 1 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 to correct and re- prove them when necessary. CI. "What does St. Paul say to masters ? A. Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equalf knowing that you also have a master in Heaven. Coles, iv. i. Q. What are the chief duties of servants and ap- prentices, to their- masters? A. To be obedient, respectful, and faithful to them, to be diligent to their work and services, and not to suf< fer their masters to be injured in their property by any person. Ephes. 6. Col. 3. LESSON XVIII. On the Fifthi Sixths Seventh, and Eighth Command' mcnts. Q,, Say the fifth commandment ? . A* Thou shalt not kill. Q. What is forbidden by the fifth commandment.? A. All wilful murder, quarrelling, fighting, hatred, anger and revenge. Q. What else is forbidden by the fifth command- ment? • A. All offensive language, all provoking words, tHe giving of scandal or bad example ; and not to ask par« 52 CATECHISM. don of those whom we have offended. Matt. v. 39. Q. Say the sixth commandment ? A. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Q. What is forbidden by the sixth commandment^ A. All unchaste freedoms with another's wife or husband. Q,. What else is forbidden by the sixth command- ment T A. All immodest looks, words, or actions^ and every thing^ that is contrary to chastity. Col. iii. 5. d. Are immodest songs, discourses, novels, com- edies, and plays, forbidden by the sixth command^ ment ? A. Yes ; and it is sinful to join in them, to encourage them, or be present at them. Q,. Say the Seventh Commandment. A. Thou shalt not steal. Q,^ Wha^t is forbidden by the seventh command- ment T A. All unjust taking or keeping what belongs to another. Q,. What else is forbidden by the seventh command- ment? A. All cheating in buying or selling, or any other injury done our peighbour in his property, 1 Cor. V. 10. Q,. Is it lawful to take, or buy what you know or prudently suppose to have been stolen 1 A. No ; to accept of, or purchase what is known or prudently supposed to have been stolen, is equally sin- ful as the stealing of it. €t. What is commanded by the seventh command- ment t A. To pay our lawful debts^ and to give every one UU O.WIW CAtECHISM. ^ 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 be able^ otherwise the sin will not be forgiven tlieni. Q. Say the eighth commandment. A. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Q,. What is forbidden by the eighth command- ment 7 A. All false testimonies, rash judgments, and lies« Matt. vii. 1. Q. Is it lawful to tell an Innocent or jocose lie, or to tell a lie for a good purpose? A. 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. d. What else is forbidden by the eighth command* ment? A. Backbiting, calumny, detraction ; and all words and speeches hurtful to our neighbour's honor or repU"> tation. Q,. What mean 3'ou by backbiting, calumny, and detraction ? A. Backbiting means, the speaking ill cf any per- son in his absence ; calumny means, to tell lies of one's neighbour; and detraction, to make known his hidden sins or defects. Q. Are backbiting, calumny, and detraction, grievous sins ? A. They are generally grievous sins, for The Lord hatetJi and his soul detesteth the deceitful witness that w<- tereth lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren* Prov. vi. 19, ifMawwuMiNMin 54 CATECHISM. 1 i Q.. What is commanded by the eighth command" ment ? A, To speak of ethers with justice and charity, as we would be glad they would speak of us ; and to wit- ness the truth in all things. Q. What must they do who have given false evi- dence ao'ainst a neighbour, or who have spoken ill of him, or injured his character in any respect ? A. They must repair the injury done him, as far as they are able j and make him satisfaction, by restoring his good name as soon as possible, otherwise the sin will not be forgiven them. LESSON XTX. f On the Ninth and Tenth Commandments, Q,. Say the ninth commandment. A. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife. Q. What is forbidden by the ninth commandment f A. All immodest thoughts and desires, and wilful pleasure in them. Q What else is forbidden by the ninth command- ment ? A. All immediate occasions of immodest thoughts and desires. Q. What are the immediate occasions of immodest thoughts and desires / A. Unchaste words and discourses ; immodest books and pictures, and all amusements dangerous to chastity. Q. What else may be deemed immediate occasions of immodest thoughts and desires ? A. Lascivious looks and touches, idleness, bad com- pany, all excess in eating and drinking, and whatever tf nds to inflame the passions. (^. Is it vi^fyX to. ha.yo unchastQ thoughts, when CATECHISM. 55 there is no intention or desire to indulge them, by any criminal action ? A. They are always very dangero js, and when en- tertained deliberately and with pleasure, they defile the soul like criminal actions. Matt. v. 28. Q. Say the tenth commandment ? A. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods. Q. What is forbidden by the tenth commandment ? A. All covetous thoughts and unjust desires of our neighbour's goods or profits. Q. To how many commandments may the ten com- mandments bo redujed ? A. To these two principal commandments, which are the two great precepts of charity. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, ivith thy whole hearty and with thy whole soul, and xoith all thy strength, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbour as thyself. This do and thou shalt live* Luke x. Matt v. 2. Q. And who is my neighbour ? Luke x. 29. A. Mankind of every description, Lnd without any exception of persons, even those who injure us, or dif- fer from us in religion. Q. How am I to love my neighbour as myself/ A. As^ou would, s^ys Chsist, that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner, Luke vi. 3L Q. What particular duties are required of you by that rule ? A. Never to injure my neighbour by word or deed, in his person, properly, or character, to wish well to him and to pray for him, and always to assist him, as far as I am able, in his spiritual and corporal neces^ sities. Q. Am I also obliged to love my enemies ? A. Most certainly. Love your enemies, saya Christ, v»'! 56 rATECHtsn. li I ! J do good to them that hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you, Luke vi. MaU. v. LESSON XX. On the Precepts of the Church, Q. Are there any other command merits besides the ten commandments of God % A. There are, the commandments or precepts of the church, which are chiefly six. Q. Say the six commandments of the church. A* 1. To hear Mass on Sundays, and all holidays of obligation. 2. To fast and abstain on the days commanded] 3. To confess our sins ut least once a year. 4. Td receive worthily the Blessed Eucharist, at Easter or within the time appointed. 5. To contribute to the support of our pastors. 6. Not to solemnise marriage at the forbidden times nor to marry persons within the forbidden degrees of kindred, or otherwise prohibited by the church j nor clandestinely. Q. What are our first and chief duties on Sundays and kept holy days ? A; To hear Mass devoutly, and in every other re- spect we should keep them holy, Q, Is it a mortal sin not to hear Mass on a Sunday or kept holy-day .? A. It is, if we be absent from it through cur own fault ; and fathers and mothers, masters and mistresses, and all such persons sin grievously, who hinder, with- out sufficient cause, children, servants, or any others subject to them, from hearing Mass on a Sunday, or kept holy-day. Q,. What do you mean by holy days ? A. Certain solemn days ordered by the church to be kept holy. A CATECHTSMr. >.l Q. Why were holy-days ins^^'tuted by the church t A, To recall to our minds, with praise and thanks- giving, the great mysteries of religion, and the vir- tues and rewards of the saints, and to glorify God in them, Q. What are we obliged to do by the second com- mandment of the church ? A. To give part of the year to fast and abstinence. Matt. vi. 16. 17. 18. Q. What do you mean by fast days ? A. Certain daj'S on whicb we are allowed but one meal, with a small refreshment either in the morning or evening, and forbidden flesh meat. Q. What do you mean by di,y8 of abstinence ? A. Certain days on which we are forbidden to eat flesh meat, but are allowed the usual number of meals. Q. Are all persons obliged to fast 7 A. Young persons not fully grown ; persons feeble through old age ; the sick, a.nd such as are only reco- vering iVom illness; as likewise all persons employed in hard labour are not obliged to fast. Q. Are all persons obliged to abstain from flesh meat on fast days or days of abstinence 1 ' A. Children not yet come to the use of reason ; the sick and those just recovering from sickness are not ob** liged to abstain from flesh meat. Q. Why does the church command us to abstain on Fridays ? A. In commemoration of the sufferings and death of our Saviour, LESSON XXI. The Precepts of the Church continued, Q. What means the commandment of confessing our bIds at least once a year 1 h CATECHISM. A. It means that we are threatened with very se- vere penalties by the church, if we do not go to con- fession within the year. Q. Does a bad confession satisfy the obligation of confessing our sins once a year ? A. So far from it, that it renders us more guilty by the additional crime of sacrilege. Q. Is it sulHcient to go but once a year to confes'* sion ? A. No; frequent confession is necessary for all those who fall into mortal sin, or who desire to advance in virtue. Q. At what age are children obliged to go to con- fession ? A. As soon as they are capable of committing sin ; that is, when they come to the use of reason, which is generally supposed to be about the age of seven years. ^.- :ii^..— ''-, ■-•^ • Q. Where and from whom are we to receive the blessed Eucharist at Easter 1 A. In our own parish, and from our own pastor. Q,t At what age are children obliged to receive the blessed Eucharist 1 A. As soon as they are able to discern the body of the Lord, that is, when they understand what the bless- ed Eucharist is, and how they should be prepared to receive it worthily. 1 Cor. xi. 29. Q. What punishment has the church decreed against those who neglect to receive the Blessed Eucharist at Easter ? A. They are lo be excluded from the house of God whilst living, and deprived of Christian burial when they die. 2 1 Canon, Council Lateran. Q. Are we obliged in conscience and justice to con- tribute to the support of our pastors ? CATECHISM. 59 A. Yes ; and by a divine precept also, St. Paul says, So the Lord ordained, that they who preach the gospel should live hy the gospeL 1 Cor. ix. 13, 14, Q>. Is a clandestine marriage a lawful marriage % A. Every clandestine marriage is grievously sinful, and those who contract, solemnize, or witness such marriages, are sharers in the guilt- Q. Is a clandestine marriage valid or binding 1 A. Where th-^ decree of the Council ojf Trent relating to such ,. arriages has been piihlished and receivedf a clandestine marriage is no marriage ; it is null and void in the sight of God and of the Church. Q. What is a'clandestine marriage ? A. Every marriage of Catholics is declared clan- destine by the church, at which the parish priest of the man or woman is not present, or another priest by his leave, or leave of the bishop, with two or three witnesses. Con, Trii, SS.2\de Reform. Mat. Cap, 1. Q. Do the precepts of the church oblige, under pain of mortal sin ] A. Yes; He that will not hear the church, says Christ, let him be to thee as the heathen and the publi' can, Luke 16, and Matt, xviii. 17. Q,. What is necessary to keep the commandments of God and of his church ] '^ A. The grace of God, which is to be obtained chiefly by prayer and the sacraments. LESSON XXIL On Prayer, Q,. What is prayer ? A. A raising up of the heart and soul to God, to adore him, to bless his holy name, to praise his good- ness, and to return him thanks for his benefits. 60 CATfeCUlsM. Q. Is prayer any thing else 1 A. It is an hunnble petition to God for all necessa- ries, both for snul and body. Q^ When should we pray f A. Christ himself says, We ought always to pray; Luke xviii. I. Q. How can we always pray ? - A. By offering to God all our thoughts, words, and actions ; by keeping ourselves in the state of grace, and by praying at certain times. Q. At what particular times should we pray ? A. On Sund^vys and holidays, every morning and every night, and in all dangers, temptations, and afHic- tions. Q. After what manner should we pray ? A. With all possible attention and devotion, and in a respectful posture, on bended knees. Q,. What conditions are nece^ary to render our prayers acceptable 7 A. We must always offer them with an humble and contrite heart ; with fervour and perseverance ; with confidence in God's goodness; with resignation to his will, and in the name of Jesus Christ. Q, What do you say of those, who at their prayers think not of God, nor of what they say ? A. If their distractions be wilful, their piayers. in* stead of pleasing God, offend him, and are an abomi.ia- tion to him. Matt. IS. Q,. What prayers are most recommended to us ? A. The Lord's prayer, the HaH Mary, the Apostles* Creed, and the Confiteor or general Confession. Q. Does the church also recommend the Acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity.? A. Yes ; most earnestly : they are an excellent form of prayer, and remind us of our chief duties to God. <( CATECHISM. 6! Q. What are our chief duties to God ? A. To believe in him, to hope in him, and to love him QL. Why do you make an act of Contrition before the acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity 1 A. To obtain pardon of my sins ; and thereby to render my prayers more acceptable to God, and more beneficial to myself. LESSON XXIII. On the Lord's Prayer, and Hail Mary, Q,. Who made the Lord's prayer ? A. Jesus Christ- Matt. iv. 9, 10. Q. Whom do you call our Father, when you say the Lord's Prayer ? A. Almighty God, who is the common Father ef all. , . Q. What means hallowed be thy name 1 A. By this we beg, that God's name may'be praised and glorified by all his creatures. Q. What means, thy kingdom come 1 A. By this we bng that God may reign in our hearts, by his grace, in this life ; and that we may reign for ever with him in the next. Q. What means thy will be done? A. By this we beg, that God would enable us by his grace, to do his will in all things on earth, as the angels and saints do 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. Q. What means, forgive us our trespasses, as we for- give them who trespass against us ? A. By this we beg, that God would forgive cue offences^ as we forgive themi who oSend us. M CATECUISM, Q. Will God forgive our offenceSf if we do not forgive our enemies, and all those who have offended us ? A No ; God will show no mercy to us, unless we forgivt from our hearts our enemies, and all those who have oifended or injured us. Matt, xviii. 35 and vi. 15. Q. What means, lead us not into temptation 1 A. By this we beg, that God would strengthen us against all temptations. 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 ? A. 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 honour the Virgin Mary ? A, Yes ; whereas God himself so much honoured her. And the Scripture says, Ml nations shall call Her blessed, Luke i. 28. Q. What honor do we give our blessed Lady ? A. We honor her more than all the other saints; because 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 repeal the Hail Mary and Holy Mary 7 A. To honor the mystery of the Incarnation, which that prayer expresses; &nd to show their great respect and devotion to the Mother of God, and their special confidence in her assistance, particularly at the hour of death. Q,. And why do yoa always say the Hail Mary after the Lord's Prayer i CATECHfSII. 63 A. That by her intercession we may more easily obtain what we ask for in the Lord's Prayer. LESSON XXIV. On tJie Sacraments, and on Baptism* Q,. By what other means, besides prayer, can we ob- tain the grace of God ? A. By the Sacraments, the most powerful of all means. / • Q. What is a Sacrament? A. A visible, that is, an outward sign or action, ap- pointed by Christ to give grace. Q. Whence have the Sacraments the power of giving grace ? A. From the merits of Christ, which they apply to our souls. Q. Why are so many ceremonies used in the admi- nistration of the Sacraments 1 A. To excite devotion and reveience to them; and to signify and explain their effects. Q. How many Sacraments are there 1 A. Seven ; Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Pe- nance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrix mony. Q. What is Baptism 1 A, A sacrament which cleanses from Original Sin, makes us Christians %x\d children of God, and heirs to the kingdom of Heaven. Q. Does Baptism also remit the actual sins commit* ted before it 1 A. Yes; and all the punishment due to them. Q. Is Baptism necessary to salvation ? A. Yes ; without it We cannot enter into the kingdom of God, John iii. 5. Q. Who are appointed by Christ to give Baptism ? m I i ^ 64 CATBCHISM. A. The pastors of his Church ; but in case of neces- sity any lay man or woman can givo it. Q. How is Biiptism given ] A. By pouring water on the head of the person to be baptized, saying at the same time, 1 baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matt, xxviii. 19. Q. What do we promise in Baptisn> 1 A. To renounce the Devil, with all his works and pompst ^ LESSON XXV. On Confirmation, Q. What is Confirmation? A. A sacrament by which the Holy Gjiost is given to such as are baptized, in order to strengthen them in their faith, and make them perfect christians. Q. How does the Bishop give Confirmation ? A. By the imposition of hands, and by prayer ; that is, he holds out his hands, and prays at the same time, that the Holy Ghost may descend upon those who are to be confirmed — and then makes the sign of the cross on their foreheads with c! istn. Acts iii. Q. Why does the bishop give the persons he con- firms a stroke on the cheek, saying, peace he with you ? A. To put them in mind, that, by confirmation they are strengthened to suffer, and, if necessary, even ta die for Christ; and also, that crosses and sufferings borne for the sake of Christ, produce in us that peace of God which surpasseth all understanding. Phil, iv. 8. Q. To receive confirmation worthily, is it necessary to be in the state of grace 1 A. Yes ; and children of an age to learn should be instructed in the Christian doctrine* CAT'SCHISM. m 9Ce8- an to ee, in of the and given em in ; that e time, /ho are 3 cross le con- e with on ihey even to ifferings t peace ^ Phil. Bcessary lould be Q. What special preparations should be made for confirmation? A. To make a good confession ; and by fervent prayer to beseech our heavenly Father to send bis Holy Spirit on us. Luka ix. 13. Q,. What do you think of those who receive Confir- mation in the state of mortal sin 1 A. They receive no benefit by it — but become more •inful, by adding to their former ^uilt the horrid crime of sacrilege. Q. What graces n/e received by Confirmation? A. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost. Q. Repeat the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost ? A. Wisdom, Undt^rstsn^^ing, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety , and the Feat* j;f the Lord. (^. What obligations do we contrrct by Confir- nation ? A. To profess our faiih openly — not to deny our reliffion on any occasion whatsoever; and like ^ood f oldiers of Christ, to be faithful to him unto death* Apoc. ii. 10. Q. Is it a great sin to neglect Confirmation / A. Yes ; especially in those evil days, when faith and morals are exposed to so many, and such violent temptations, LESSON XXVI. Od i he blessed Eucharist, Q. What is the blessed Eucharist? A. The body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, under the appearances of bread and wine. Q. What means the word Eucharist? A. A special grace or gift of God ; and it meant also, a solemn act of thanlugiving to God for all bis mercies 66 CATECHISM. Q. What do ^ou mean by the c&ppearances of bread and wine 7 A. I mean whatever appears in the Blessed Eu'* charist to our outward senses, that is, to our taste, sight, or touch, after the substance of the bread and wiue is changed into the bod^ and blood of Christ. Q. Can Christ be truly, really, and substantially present at all times and places where Mass is celebra- ted, or the blessed Eucharist preserved ? A. He can ; because Christ is truly God, to whom all times and places are equally present ; and he can, by his Almighty power, cause his blessed body and Boul, which are inseparably united to his Divinity, to be present in whatever manner, and in whatever places or times he pleases. Q. Are both the body and blood of Christ under the appea.rance of bread and under the appearance of wine? A. Yes ; Christ is whole and entire, true God and true MaUt under the appearance of each. Q. Are we to believe, that the God of all Glory is under the appearances of our corporeal food 1 A. Yes ; as we must also believe that the God of all Glory suffered death, under the appearance of a crimi« nal on the cross. Q. How can the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ/ A. By the goodness and power of God, who created the world out of nothing by his word only, and who can change as he pleases whatever he created, for to Jiim no word shall be impossible, Luke i. 37, Q. Are we assured that Christ changed bread and wine into his hody and blood 1 A. Yea ; by the very words which Christ himself CATECHISM. 67 said when he instituted the blessed Eacharist, %t his last supper. Q. Which are the words Christ said, when he insti- tuted the blessed Eucharist ? A. This is my body ; this is my hlood. Matt. xxvi. ■Q,. Did Christ give power to the priests of his church, to change bread aud win into his body and blood ? A. Yes; when he said to his apostles at his last supper: Do thi^ for a commemoration of me, Luke xxii. 19. Q. Why did Christ give to the priests of his church so great a power 1 A. That his children throughout all ages and nations might have a most acceptable sacriHce to offer to their heavenly Father — and the most precious food to nourish their souls. Q What is a sacrifice ? A. That first and most necessary act of religion, whereby we acknowledge God's Supreme dominion over us, and our total dependance on him. Q. What is the sacrifice of the New Law ? A. The Mass. > Q. What is the Mass ? ' ^ ^ A. The sacrifice of the body and blood of Christ, which are really present under the appearances of bread and wine : and are offered to God by the priest, for the living and the dead. - ' - Q. Is the Mass a different sacrifice from that of the Cross] A. No J because the same Christ, who once offered himself a bleeding victim to his heavenly Father on the Cross, continues to offer himself, in an un« bloody manner, by the bands of his priests, on ouf altars. jr\ \,\ i cAtBCfitSM. '' Q. wa. Ma« f rf iS- '-r ^^^^^^^^^^^ A. No ; 'o g'^" ' Z fulfil the figures "^ *" " '='rK---S-Vead;»d .ine changed into whose persoB the priest rep mens of Consecration . .^ j^,^, „ ,a,dj % What are the ends f<>' JXry, to thank h.m for T To eive God honor »"» 6 „„' of our «ns. and ,.\ B?.. to obtain reiii*8>°"°' Jesus Christ, bis benebts, ^° , .i„,i„ffs through Jesus v> all other graces and bless.no g.^^^j J O For what other end "^j^ the sac'ifioe ot 2 To continue and rePj^e^ Christ. »« «'«««»• Christ on the cr<»^Ti,» *». . *T^or.houldwea;.istatMassJ.^„ ^^^ X: With g'«»'^ 't of ou^ard respect and de- and with every mark ot ou 'T Which U the best -anner of^^eanng M^- ?• ^^rwii^b Sts^^f tf ;/ditat-" ^'•'■"^ ' SSs!\Utto to communion. LESSON XXVII. - u« i««nB to Commumon t y. 'mj..t da voa mean by gomB *". ^ Q. Wbatooyo" < J. ^„„t CATECHISM. 69 A. It is ; as nolliinf^ can conduce more to a holy life. He that eatetk this tread, says Christ, shall live forever, John vi, 59. ,« . . Q. How must we be prepared for communion 1 A. We mast be :n a slate of grace; penetrated with'a lively faith, animated with a firm hope, and in- flamed wiih an ardent charity. 1 Cor. xi. 28. Q. What meiin 3 to be in a state of grace ? A.' To be free, at least, from the guilt of mortal Q. How are we to be penetrated with a lively faiih? A. By firmly believing that in the blessed Eucha- rist Jesus Christ hiinseif is present, true God and true man, his very flesh and blood, with his soul and divinity. Q, How are we to be animated with a firm hope 7 A. By having great confidence in the goodness of Christ; who gives himself to us without reserve m that banquet of love. ^ v v, ., Q. And how are we to be inflamed witl^n ardent charitv / ^ . A. By returning love for love to Christ; - id by de- voting ourselves in earnest to his service all the days of our lives. Q. Is any thing etse 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 devotion and reverence to so holy a sacrament. Q. What should we do after communion J Av We should spend some time in meditation and prayer ; and particularly in acts of thanksgiving. Q. Is it a great sin to receive unworthily 'i A. Yes; WhosQever receives unworthily shall he 70 CATECHISM. Mi ^uUtV of tU body and blood of the Lord, and eaU &„Zt. that \>Uamnaiyn to Mfnol ducermng the hoinnftkt Lord. 1 Corr xi. 27. 29. O Wfvit do you mean by receiving unwoHMy 1 A.' 'Co :eoeive the blessed Euchatisl in the state of *"Q"'what should a pe,»on do if he b. in mortal .in before communion % , . i ^ », c A. He must obtain pardon m tbe sacrament of Penance, ^ Q. What is Penance? A. A sacrament by whicb tbe sms are forgiven, wbicb are committed after baptism. d. By whi>se power are sins forgiven % A. By the power of God which Christ left to the pastors of bis Church, Q. When did Christ leave to tbe pastors of his cburch the power of forgiving sins 1 A. Chiefly when He said to his apostles, Receive ye the Holy Ghost / lohose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them ; and whose sins you shall retain^ they are retained. John xx. 22, 23. Q. What is Absolution ? A. Absolution is the pardon of our sins granted by the Priest in the name of Jesus Christ. Q. What are the integral parts of Penance 1 A. Confession^ Contrition and Satisfaction. LESSON XXVIII. On Confession and on Indulgences, Q What is confession ? A. Confession is- a full and entiro declaration of our sins to an authorized Priest, in order tQ gtbtaiii the grace pf Absolution, »< CATECHIS&r. 71 Q. What 18 the best method to prepare for a good Confession 1 A. First, earnestly to beg of God the grace to make a good confession. — Secondly, to examine ourselves carefully in the commandments of ^ God and of hia church ; on the seven deadly sins, and particularly on our strongest passions and the duties of our state of life, that we may know in what and how often we have sinned in thought, word, deed, or omission.-— Thirdly, to make acts of faith, hope, and charity.— And fourthly, to excite ourselves to a sincere contrition for our sins. -,^ ^ : - Q, What is contrition 1 A. Contrition is a heart-felt sorrow for past sin, and a hatred of it, with a firm purpose of sinning no more. Q. How may we excite ourselves to contrition 1 A. By begging it of God in fervent prayer j then by thinking of the torments of the damned in hell, of the happiness of the Saints in heaven, of tbe judg- ment which will be passed on us after death ; and above all by considering the patience, sufferings, and mercy of our Saviour, who laid down his life for us, and to whom by sinning we have been faithless and ungrateful. Q. Which is the best motive to excite contrition f A. To be sorry for our sins, because they are offen- sive to Cjrod, who is infinitely good and perfect in him- self, and who is our reward exceeding great. Gen. XV. 1. Q,. What must we do at confession ? A. We must beg the priest's blessing; say the Con- fiteor, accuse ourselves of our sins, listen attentively to his instructions, and renew our sorrow when he gives absolution. **y>.A*i. |ij?*rw»|p*'..i«c *^-tmm •.^•■' n CATECttlfitt. I' ' i ■i Q,, What do you think of those who conceal a mortal sin in confession ? A. They commit a most grievous eln by feilmg a He to the Holy Ghost — and insieac) of o' taring oirdon, they incur much more the wrath of God. Act». v. Q,. Can our sins be forgiven in confession if we be not sorry for them, and resolved to amend our lives ? A. No ; without sorrow ^ov sin, anr! a purpose of amendment, the absolution of the Friesv Is void, and of no etfect. O... What must persons do, who did not carefully exarrine their consciences ; or who had not sincere sorrow for their sins ; dr who wilfully concealed a mor- tal sirvin confession ? A. They must truly repent of all such bad and sa- crilegious confessions, and make them over again. Q,. What is the surest sign that our confessions were good, and that we had sincere sorrow for our sins 7 A. The amendment (^ our lives, Q. What should we do after confession 7 A. We should return God thanks and diligently perform the penance enjoined by the confessor. Q,. What is Satisfaction ? A. Satisfaction is the faithful performance of the penance enjoined by the Priest in the Sacrament of Penance. Q. What do you mean by the penance enjoined by the Priest. A. The prayers and other good works which he en- joins on penitents, in satisfaction for their sins. Q. Aro we more strictly bound to perform the pe- nance enjoined by our confessor than other prayers or good works ? ! .,* CATECHS»t. 7S A. Yes ; because tliey relate to a sacrament, and are, in some sort, a part of it, and therefore should never be omitted or long delayed. Q,, Will the penance, enjoined in confession, always satisfy for our sins 1 A. No; but whatever else is wanting may be sup- plied by indulgences, and our own penitential endea- vours. Q. What does the Church teach concerning indul- gences ? A. That Christ gave power to the Church to grant indulgences ; and that they are most useful to christian people. Cone. Trid, xi. 25. Q,. What is the use of an indulgence 1 * - A. It releases from canonical penances, enjoined by the church on penitents for certain sins. ^ Q.. Has an indulgence any other effect ? A. It also remits the temporal punishment, which often remains due to our sins — and which must be suffered in this life or the next, unless cancelled by indulgences, or by acts of penance, or other good works. Q. Has the Church power to grant such indul- gences f A. Yes; Wliatsoever, says Christ to Saint Peter, tJiou shall loose upon earthy it shall he loosed also in Heaven, Matt. xvi. 10. 2 Cor. ii. 10. Q. To whom does the Church grant indulgences ? A. To such only as are in the state of grace; and are sincerely desirous to amend their lives ; and to sa- tisfy God*s justice by penitential works, Q. Is an Indulgence a pardon for sins to come, or a license to commit sin 7 A. No ; nor can it remit past sins — for sin must be renTiitted by penance ; and to grant pardon fur &ins to 74 CATECHISM. M come, or to grant a license to commit ein, would be im- possible—and to attempt it would be a most heinous crime. Q. Why does the church grant indulgences ? A. To assist our weakness, and to supply our insufR- ciency in satisfying the Divine Justice, for our trans* gressions. Q. When the church grants indulgences, what does it offer to God to supply our weakness and insufficien- cy ; and in satisfaction of our sins? A. The merits of Christ, which are infinite, and sup- per abundant ; together with the virtues and good works of his Virgin Mother, and of all his saints. d. What conditions are generally necessary to gain indulgences ? A. A good confession and communion and a faithful compliance with the other good works which the church requires on such occasions. Q. What are the other good works which the church usually prescribes, in oider to gain indulgen" ces ? A. Prayer, fasting, and alms-deeds; which good works, besides confession and commnnion, indulgences promote ; and on this account also they are most use' ful to christian people. LESSON XXIX. On Extreme Unction^ Holy Orders^ and Matrimony » Q. What is Extreme Unction 7 A. A Sacrament which gives grace to die well ; and is instituted chiefly for the spiritual strength and comfort of dying persons. . Q. Is Extreme Unction given to all persons in dan- ger of death 1 A. No ; only to such as are in danger of death by sickness. ]t CATBCHI8M. 75 n h Q. How should we prepare ourselves for extreme Unction 1 A. By a good confession* and we should be truly sorry for our sins, and resigned to the will of God when we are receiving the last sacrament. Q,. Who are appointed to administer the sacrament of Extreme Unction / A. The Priests of the Church, as Saint James teach- es ; and so the Church has constantly practised. James V. 14. 15. Q. What is Holy Orders] ' A. A sacrament which gives Bishops, Priests, and inferior Clergy to the Church ; and enables them to perform their several duties in it. Phil. i. 1. Q. What is matrimony 1 A. A sacrament which gives grace to the husband and wife to live happy together, and to bring up their cbildr'in in the fear and love of God. Matt. xix. 6, Q. Do they receive the grace of the sacrament of matrimony, who contract marriage in the state of mor- tal sin 1 A. No ; they are guilty of a very great sacrilege, by profaning so great a sacrament; and instead of a blessing, they receive iheir condemnation. Eph. v. 32. Q. What should persons do, to receive worthily the sacrament of marriage ? A. They should make a good confession, and ear- nestly beseech God to grant them a pure intention ; and to direct them in the choice they are to make. Q. Should children consult their parents on their in* tended marriage 1 A. Yes; and be advised by them according to rea- son and religion — they should also give timely notice to their pastor. Q,. What is the reason so many marriages prove un- happy ? 76 CAtECHtsM. A. Because many enter rnto that holy state frow un- worthy motives and with guilty consciences, therefore their marriages are not blessed by God. Q. Can the bond or tie of m jrriage he ever broken ? A. It never can, but by the death of the husband or wife. Matt. xix. Rom. vii. 1. Cor. vii. Q,. Can the sacraments be received more than once ? A. All can, except baptism, confirmation, and holv orders, which luv rint on the soul a character or spiri- tual mark, which never can be effaced. Q. Which sacraments are most necessary to U8 ? A Baptism and Penance. Q. Why did Christ institute the sacraments ? A. For the sanctification of our souls, and to pre- pare us for a happy and glorious resurrection. LESSON XXX. On tlie General Judgment, Q,. What means 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. Q. What do you mean by the last day 1 A. The day of general judgment ; When we must all appear hefote the judgment seat of Christ — and then he will render to every one according to his works, 2 Cor. V. 10 Matt. xvi. 27. Q. Will our bodies rise united to our souls ? A. Yes ; to share in the soul's eternal bliss or misery. Q. How are the bodies of the saints to rise ? A. Glorious and immortal. Q. Are the bodies of the damned to rise glorious ? A. No ; but they shall rise immortal, to live for ever in eternal flames. Q. In what manner will Christ come to judge us ? f f CATECniSlf. 77 A. In the rlouds of heaven with great power and ma" jesty and all the angels with him* Matt. xxiv. xxv. Q. As every one is judged immediately after deatb, what need is there of a general judgment ? A. That the providence of God, urhich often here permits the good to suffer and the wicked to prosper may appear just before all men. Q. Whgt will Christ say to the good on the last day ? A. Come ye blessed of my Father ^ possess the king- domt prepared for you. Matt. xxv. 34. Q. What shall Christ say to the wicked on the last day ? A. Depart from me ye cursed^ into everlasting fire which was prepared for the Devil and his Angels, Matt. xxv. 41. Ct. Where must the wicked go at the last day ? A, They shall go, both body and soul, into everlast- ing punishment, Q. And where will the just go at the last day ? A. The just will enter with glorious and immortal bodies, into life everlasiing. Matt. xxv. 46 Q,, What means life everlasting f A. It means, if we serve God faithfully in this life, we shall be happy with him for ever in heaven. d. AVhat is the happiness of heaven 1 A.' To see, love and enir>y God, in the kingdom of bis glory, for ever and ever. Amen* Q. What means, Amen 1 A. So be it. 78 THE MANNER OP SERVING A PRIEST AT MAl3. P. IifTROiBu ad altare Dei. jApostolis Petro et Paulo, omni- C. Ad Deum qui Iseiificat ju- bus Sanctis, et tibi Pater, quia ventutem meam. peccavi nimis, cogitatione, verbo P. Judica me Deus, et dis- et opere, mea cuipni mca culpa, cerne causam meam de gentemea maxima culpa. Ideo pre- non sancta, ab homine iniquoetcor beaiaiu JVlariam semper 'i> doloso erue me. O. Quia tu es Deus, fortitudo mea^ quare me repulisti et quure tristis incedo dum affligit me inimicus. P. Emitte lucem tuam et veri tatemtuam; ipsamededuxerunt et adduxerunt in momtem sanc- tem tuam, el in taberriacula tua C. Et introibo ad altuie Dei, ad Deum qui Isetificatju ventu- tem meam. P, Confitebor tibi in cythara Deus, Deus mens; Quare tnstis es anima meu, et quare contur- bas me. C. Spera in Deo. quoniam adhuc confitebor illi, salutare vultus mei et Deus meus. P. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spikitui Sancto. C. Sicut erett in principio, et nunc et semper, et in .seecula ssBculorum. Amen P Introibo ad altare Dei. C. Ad Deum, qui leetificat juventutem meam. P. Adjutorium nostrum in no- mine Domini G. dui fecit ccelum et terram- P. Confiteor Deo, &c. C. Misereaturtui omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis tiiis perducat te ad vitam seternam. P. Allien. C. Confiteor Deo omnipoten- ti, beatse Marise semper Vireini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, oea- to Joanni Baptistee, Sanctis Virginem, beatum Michaelem Arcliangelum, beatum Jonn- nem Baptistam, sanctos apos< tolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes sanctos, et te Pater, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nos< trum. P. Misereatur vestri, &.c. C. Amen. P. Indulgentiam, absolutio* nem, &c. . C. Amen. P. Deus tu conversus vivifi- cabis nus. C. Et plebs tua Isetabitur in te. P. Ostende nobis Domine misericordiam tuam. C. Et salutare tuam da nobis. P. Domine, exaudi orationem meam. C. Et clamor meus ad te ve* niat- P. Dominusvobiscum. C. Et cum spiritu tuo. P- Kyrie eleison. C. Kyrie eleison* P. Kyrie eleison. C. Christe eleison. P. Chiste eleison. C. Chrii^te eleison. P. Kyrie eleison. P. Kyrie eleison. C. Kyrie eleison, P. Dominus vobiscum, or fleciamus genua. C. Et cum spiritu tuo, or levate- P. Per omnia soecuU seeculo* rum. Amen. 36 O f?o APPENDIX. 79 C, Deoj^rntias. P. Requiescant in pace. C. Ainet), Pro Fidelilmn Defunctia, P, De profundis clarnavi ad tc, Doinine; Domine, exaaiii vocetn fiieurn. C. Fiant anres ttise intenden- ses m voccin deprecaiionis mese, P, t^i iniquiiutes observaveris Domine, Domine, qu is sustinebit. C. Uuia ap id te propitialio est; et propter logeoi tuuai sua* linui te Domine, P, :^ustin*iit anima mea in verbo pjms ; speravit an ion a mea in Dodiino, C. A custodia matatina usque ad noUein, speret Israel in Domino, P, Q,"iu ap id Dominom mi. sciicordia et cupiosa apud cum Ke lunpiio. C. Kt ipse red i met Israel ex omnibus iniqoitatibus ejus, P. Heqiiiem oeternam dona [3is Domine. C. El lux perpetaa luceat eis. P, A pcria in fori, C, Krxe Domine hnimas eornnt^. P. Reqniescant in pace. C. Allien, P. Do.iiine exaadi orationem cneam, C. Et clamor meus aid te venint. P* Dotninus vobiscam. C. Et cum spiritu tuo. - ^y, w. Oremus. Fidelitim Dens omni'im conditor et Hedcmptor, animabas fauiulorum, famuhruuique tuarum remissionem cunctorum triboe peccatorum, ut indnlgentiam q lam semper optaverunt, piis supplicationibus conscqtiantur. Qui vivis et regnas in fieecula bseculorum. Amen. R. Requiescant in pace. Amen. At the end oj the Epistle say Deo Q rati as. P. Sequentia sancii Evangc lii, &c C. Gloria tibi Domine. At the end of the Gospel say, Lau8 tibi Chrisffl P. Doniinus vobiscum. C. Etcum spiritu tuo. P. Orate Krutns C. Suscipiat Dominus cacri- ficium de manibus tuis; ad laudem etgloiium nominis sui ad utilitatem quuque nostiam : totiusQue Ecclesiee suce Sctnctee P. Per omnia seecula stecu lorum. U. Amen P. Dominus vobiscum. C. Etcum spiritu tuo, P. Sursum cordii. C. Habemus nd Dominum. P. Gratias again us Domine Deo nostro; C. Dignum et jusium est. P Per omnia seecula saecu lorum. C. Amen P. Et ne nos inducns in ten tationcm. O, Sed libera noa a malo. P. Per omnia saecula soBcn lorum* C. Amin P. Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum. C. Etcum spiiitu (uoi P, Dominus vobiscum. C. Etcum spirit"! tuo. P, Per omnia saecula soeculo- rum. C. Amen. P. Ite missa est, or, benedi- camus Domine.