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1964 tFICE, « i first I gi\ sign I lie- He h dowf O all n innu have and I me t O SHORT ABRIDGMENT OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINI:, Daity Exercise for Christians. IN THE MORNING. Whenyou wwake^ you rrtmt give ymir first thought to G9d ; saying, O my God, I give mv«eU cntiiely lo ibec. Getting out ofhtd. you must make the sign of ike crosi, and stf^. In ihe name o^ the Father, a^)d of ihc Son, and of ilie Ht Iv Ghost. Amen fVhen you are dressed,, you muft Jcneel down, and say tkr follo'wivg prayers ': O ray God, 1 adore and love thfeewiih all my h art. I return thc^ Ibaitks for the inmumerabie favours and bai^tits which I have recti ved from thy infinite goodnen and mercy, eapecially for having ^'leserved me this night. O my God, amiable above «11 thin^^s. A3 ■ K X t repent and am sorry for having oflfirndcd thcf , for ihy own ^ake ; be v)leased to grant that I may spend this day wel), and rather die than comanii any mortal 'in^ O my God, as I aim at nothing but to please, love an^ serve thee, grant 1 beseech Ih-c, that whatever I do this day may be acceptable to thee, apd vpuibaafe todirect all my actions to thy honour and glo'^y O holy Virgin, I put myself entirely under thy protection. Q my good Aogel,be thou alia my pro« tector, and pray to God to. gram that I may do bis holy will in all things. The, Lor^» PraytT* Oiir Father who art in heaven, hallowpd? be thy Dime : Thy kingdom come ; thy ym\\\ be done oh earth a& it is in Heaveii* Give IIS this day our daily bread : Andr forgive us our- tfe&passes as we forgive tho^e who trespass against us t And lead. us not i!!to temptation : But deliver us ii^mevil. Amen. The Angelical Salu{atiimp BaiI Maryt fuU of gtace^ our Lordi# ♦wi^hlhee. Bleif«d art Ihou among w». men ; and blessed is rhe fruit of thjr wonA Jesus. Holy Miry, mother of God, pray for ui iinners, now, and at the hour of out death. Amen. V ^ The ApostkB* Creed* I believe in God, the Father Almighty^ Creator of heaven and edrth— and in Jesus Christ his only Son bur Lord,, who was conreivcd by the Holy Ghuit, bom of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pi* htc, was crucifi d, dead, and buried ; he descended into Hell ; the ihird Day he rose again from the Dead ; he ascended in^o Heaven, and iitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty ; from thenfc he shili come 10 judge the living and the dtad. I believe in ihe HoFy Ghost ; the Holy Catholic Church; the Commnnioa of bairns 5 the Forgiveness of Sins, the Resurrection of the JBody; and Life ever- lasting. Amen The Confiteor. I conitsi to Almighty God, to blessed Mary, e«r Virgin, toWei»ed Mi<-|>«> '^e Aahancel,.o ble.^^d St John »he R.p.. ^;, ,o?he^,olyApos,le. S. Pe,er.nd Sr. Pat.l, and to all .he S.ims, .ha I l.we ,-,n„ed ei. eedinRly in Though.. Word nd Deed.lhro.i«h my UuU,throi.u,h my f»uU, Kb niy^os. gnevoo* fault ; .ne.efore 1 be"eech the* blessed Mary, ever V.rg.o, bles.ed Mich.el .he A'chang.l ble..ed St. John the B.ptist. the holy Apo^''" St Peter and S.. P*u>. and all the Sa.nts, to nr'av to ihe Loid oof God forme. *^ May the Mm gh.y God havemercy on me, and forgive me my >ini, and bnng me toeverlawing Lite, Aineo. May .h. Almigb.v and "^''"'"^ I'"'** give .neP..rdon, Abioliit.on and Rerois. sion ot all my sins. Ameo. « Before you begin your work you must $ay O my God. 1 offer to ihec tbii work wl.ich I am jjoing about, voutbsatc to give ii thy bleisiog. DURING THE DAY, %Qumu9t raise your mind, to God^ from ael the e &ap« er and I have 3rd and y fiulti !eood, infinitely amiable, and lin iU»« pleaiei rhee in the h'ghcU degree. I make • iifmreiolulion, w»th the help of ihy grace, nfv r more lootfcod Ihec. I hope K)r pardon of mv sio>, through fhe mc«it« of the dtiath and pa^Mon of ihy Son, our LQ.rd> si^d purpose to confesi them. Before Meat say^ Blcfs us. O Lord, and these thy gifts which we are abodt to leceivc from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord.^ Ameno making the t'ign of the Cross vponyoursOf and I he meat. txr . "^fl" J^eal, say, for all hr brncfi.s, who live.t"and r^igo! e« woild withoui end. Amen.- * AT NIGHT, You must kneel dewn, and sav thi foL lowing prayer. "^ ^^^ fhe name of, A'C, *^\\it feet of iby hoty n„d d-eadfnl m.je,! , 'y, I adore .h« will, aM possible respect • I believe and hold for certain, all ihou bait evealed ,o thy holy Chuah. I hope b heVS alf °°'^r" '"'* '"'"^5" «"^ '°^« ince wiib all my heart. Te!?,s"ri,^"'' ' ^'"f ''''■'* """'k« through ■ vo , . Ih '».'' -y ""'y hope, for all ,he L IsD-c! n°"f '* '^' •"'='* *" be.,owonme, IndYili '^ ■■ r **""« ""* '" "^y "^^ '"'age |nd I.kenes,. for redeeming n.e with Ihy Son s precoos blood, for malcfn^ me a Their ',"1 P^"""'"*^ "^ -hi. day.^ Therefore, 1 .beseech ihee tkssed Virgin NHMN Iity God, y rh€ foL myounl^^^ and ill the Saintf, to i^ivc thee thanks for mc, for ever and ever. Amen, . O mv God, give me grace to know wherein I have offended rhfe, and give me a perfect sorrcrw for my sins. •* Here yon nitist pause a lilile, to lee if ** you have connnnilted any iin, calling to " mind all the thoughts, vrordg, actons, and ** oroiHsionsof theday ; then ask pardon for •• the faults you have discovered," saying Becaose ( revealed eive oor be ty goodntsi \ vardoD for hrougb the the iorer. d the Sainif • e alt things purely be. M sause thou art inHnitely ajp^ lerviiig of all love ; 1 love^if feour as mvself for the lotvC'^of 'h C^ ^9Sl^' [give all who have injiir^'d^^, aAfcEl^ir# [don ot all 1 have ^.njuied. ■^\ Act of Conifitiort^ S^^. O my God I I am most heartily sorry for a)l my 8i'»9, and I ueiesc them above aU things from Iht bottom of a:iy heart, be* [C^'uje hey disulcase »hee, niiy God, who an mos( dcsefvi g of all my love toe thy [roost amiable and adotable perfections, and |1 ft mly purpose by ihy holy grace never [more tii oiF nd thee, and to do all that lean [to atone for my nini. Before Cateehifm, |Ip the name of the F'^ther, and of the Soti, apd of (heHpty Ghoat. Ameo* Ble&ae.i be the holy and ondivided Tiiniiy, now and lor ever. Am^n, Come, O Holv Spirit I fill the hearts of thy fai'hfwl, and kindle in them the fire oftby love, who b«ist gathered together the hea« IS • then of Vari6ns naiioni into the urrion^f fiiih. ' ; */". -Send forth thy spirit, and ihey will 'be created— H. And lhx)ii wilt renew ihe iicc of the earth. ' raith, if 'Ct in (our; llone it [od prai let us pray* O God, whobv the light of the Holy 'Ghost, didst instruct the heaits of the faiihful, giveus, bv ibis same Holy Spirit, a love and reli h of what is righi and just, | and a constant enjoyment ot his comfort?, through Jesus Ch'ut our Lord, who with ihce, in ihe unity of the yamc Holy Ghost, live h and reigneiii one God br e^er.-^ Amen, After CaUchhm. Lord Jpsus Christ, Son of the livIiiigGod, we bi^*ee(h thee hrough thy holy cross and pas ion, ihrouKh »hy innocent deaih and glorious resuriec iof, bf" gracious andmer. xiful unto us and A\ sinners— O'jesus 1 *hear uf : O Jesus 1 save u'^ ; O Jestis ! haire mercy upon uSi and strengtheo our m ^aith, increase our hope, and make as per* *ct in the love.of God, and of our neigh* (our; fhat in this life we may serve theC' jlone in true jushce, and for ever extol lod praise thee with all the Saints in heaveo. 14 CATECHISM. CHAPTER I. Question. Who made you? Answer. GOD. Q. Why did he ni^ke yon ? A. Tha» I iTiighr know him, love hikn, and sfrve him in ihi« wo»ld, ard be hi -with him for ever in the next ppy Q. To whose I ken«-ss did he mike you? A To his own image and likeness. Q Is this likeness in your body, or in your soul ? A. In the soul. Q. In wha is yo!9r soul likf to God ? A. Because my *«onl is a 8piri«, endowed yRvh understanding and free will, and is im;iio»tal, that in to say, can never die. Q. In what eUe ? A. That as in God there are three per- aons and one God ; io in man there is one iBoul and three powera^ 13 uf love hitn, I be happy n^ke you? dy, or in oGod? , endowed II, and is /er die. Q. Which are the three poweri ? A. Will, memorv, and imderifandin^^ Q, Whether must we take most tare df our body or of our soul ? "A, Of our soul. Q. Why so? A Because what doth it profit a man, if he ga^n the whale wor/d, and loie his own soulf Mat. xvi 16, Q What ninsi we do to save our soul? A, We must worship God t>j faith, hope and charity; thai is — we must be- lieve in hitn, hope inhJro, and love him with aii our h^arr. Q, How shall we know the things which [vcare ro beheve } A. Fiom the Catholic Church ofGod^ which he hns esrabl.shcd by imiunierablo niifaclcs, and illusfratcd by the lives and '•aihs ot innumerabk Saints>« three pcr- lere is one ^ , CHAPTER II.. OF THE apostles' CREBm Q, What are the chief things which God teaches? A They arc contained in the Apostles' Greed, Q. Say the Apostle*' Creed ? ' A. I believe in God the Father Al- mighty, Creator of heaven and earth : and in Je&us Christ, his only Son^ our Lord : who was conceived by the Holy Gho^t, born of the Virgin Mary, f^uffered under PontixiS Pirate, wds crucififil, dead and buried, he descended iiUo hell; the third day he ro«e again from the dead : ht ascended into heaven, sits ^t< the right haQd of God ihe Father Almighty ; fron^ thence he shall come to judg^e the hviiig/ and the dead ; I believe in the Holy Ghost ; the Holy Catholic Cliurch 5 the communion ol Saints^ the forgivene^>s of sins, the resurrection of the body ; and life everlasnn^j;. Amen. Q. What is the first ailiclc of the Apos- tles' Creed? ^^..imposi '^ a. ' s which postles' her Al- earth : on^ our ? Hoi J, offered iy dead U; the : dead : e right ; froia, living; ic Holy h ; the nem of Bind life c Apos* A. r heVttvt fn 66(), tfa<^ Fattier A1« Mghry, Creator of heaven and earth. Q, Whdt Is G&d i A. He is (he maker and Lord of hcavco ind earth, a Wh^ ?8 he c.rted Almi^h'v } A. Bccauift hecan do all ihln^'S, what- loevcr he pleaiies, and nothing is hard or mpossible for hial. Q. Why is Il our tedemp« lion. , ^ Q Why was he made Mat) ^ A. To save OS from sin and helh Q Whch isihethirdarlicic ? A« Who Wilt oonceivcd'by ihe Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary. y How was he made Man-? A He was conceived and made man by. the powerof the Holy Ghost, in ihe womb ot the Vifgin Mary,' without having any^ man for his father,.. Q. Where was our Saviour born ? . A, In a s.able at Bethlehem.. Q.. On what day was our SavioUFboiyi^j A. On Christmas day*. Q Which is the fourth article } A. Suffered under Powtius Filatei^was cniofied, dead andburied. , .^o^fi^. Q. What did he suffer ? ' / A . A bloody sweat, whipping aiiiie piJ-« liar, crowning with Uioins, and the car* riage of his cross, ' Q, What else? ,5 . B9 90 A. Vt wit ttailf d to a crosf, md iici ^onv between two iMevct. Q Why did he mffer ? A. For Oiirttns. Q On wh^t day did he fuffer ? A. On Good Vridty. Q^ Where did he lofFer f A. On Mount Calvary* Q. Why do CirtioKcs make the sign ^ A. To put ui m mind or the blessed Trinity^ and thti the wond Perion be- •Cime Man, and died on the cross .% .^*^" P"*« ^« »• ^'*n6 of the blefs. A. These wo df : /» the name ef the U. What puts us in fnin.1 thai Christ became . man, and suffered on « cross ? .•I ... ''/'^ mviying or signing oar, ^ A^ Me descended imo bell 2 the third d>y he rofc -again ffom the dead. Q IJIhwher did the foul of our Sivt- #ur go affer hia death f A. ] m A. nil so»1 wt|ir<|owii into that ptrt of* If II called limbow Q. What do you mean by limbo ? A* 1 iDfan 9 pUta of ten whtue iIm- ^ouU of I be sainia were* Q. Did none go up to beatan before our ivio*ir ? A No ; they expected him to carry tbem • fp there. Q. Whal me^nit *he third day to foie ;ain from the dead ? A It mccini, ihaty after he was dead be liied hmself to Wft again the third day. Q. On what day did Chriit rile ag^o roro the dead } A' On £ (Iter day. Q- Which 11 ihc lixtb article ? A. He ascended into heaven ;ji!ls at le fi^ht band of Ood» the Fdibcr Al* liahty, ' Q* When did our Savioar go upta ?aven ? A. Forty dayi- after he rose again* . Qv Why is he la^d to sit at the right iand of God the Father ? H^a God iHe auM<>ds of her cbtla^en. Q How it the Church CathoJk or UnL ver at F . A. Bccu»g« she subiisti in aU aeet. teaches fl/Znaliofn. and mainfains^/Zfrnih! y , How IS ih*- Church 4fiasio/ic4il .« A. Because ^he comes down t>w 3 pe,. petudi iucce»«oQ from ihc Jpo^tiet. of Chf M«, ana has her do« irine, her orders aiid ber mis ?oi> fronj h^-m. Q. Can ihe Chuu.h err in what vh© teachc> ? ' . ^' A No; she cannot tn in mat ten ot me on at ceunt of their itns Q Iq what ca^Qft do souls go to purga- lo«y? A. When they die in Wsst sins, which we call venial , or wh n they have noi oa? ti fied the justice oi Ccd lor toimffr trws* grcssioiiii V ^^^Q.^'Ho«r ao-you prove *efei«, pbrg,, thai r^'f "-n ""^ **^''P*'"c of'eo teaches can n. :"H^tV • ^d '"t ' '^"^^^^^ •tans »h»rrll I ^ '''*' •°'»e f^hris- A. Tb.-for2-,ve„es, ofiin,. . '^°'*»"»«»n,fpriesiii of. he Church ^Q.^By what .acamcnu are sj„s for- A I^* the sin n whrch we w^re born bidde„7M,;^.'*""^""'-'"-''''eea.thefor. A.lt..,he.i„whichwecom«.i,oar..lve,. 37 ta pbrga. I Q^ Whaf is mortal sin ? 1 teaches, n accord- n^de fried nc Chris- power to * succ^g. Church, sins for* r Onaif* ii bom, sin ? lie for* •elvcit A. Thcit which ki Is the soul, andide* [serve hell. Q H w does' tno rial sin^kill the soul ? A By destroying the life of the sonl, which is the gf act' of God. Q Whrttis v^ni^l siii^? A That whu h does not kill the soul, yctdi.'ii>le? A Th t we 'stiall •. rise dgdin-^Jlh the same brdi^s, at the day of jvidgri cnl. Q Wh^^h i>Mie iweHlb article ? A Lite everlasting. Q /Wliai me.^^ l»fc^ everlasting ? A. That the godd sh^li live tor ev€r Irap pv in heav ^n, Q Wh^t is the h'ippinessif heaven ? 'A. Ti.» see, lov^ and enjoy God for ever. "Q And >ha I notthe Whked live forever? A. i hev shai) be punishtfd tor e vet in tbt Sanies. of l:ell. sa CHAPTER HI. O' THE 10R»'s,KAy«lv Q- Will hub alone A.N Mve IK f 2-^" J 'twill not * il hoot good worlii A. N way we obfam GodVgiace ? Q H A fi Q W V prayer, A. It oar i» praytr? God wh^^K ^*''i;'« °P ^' oar mind s t» and 9 What »bif.k you of Ih the; .iv r • *^" ''''"• ^^ G^^* °^' of wbai th •<• who at praye A. If thesedist .Jnsiea J of j)le ^ Whuhifiiicbcic 01 aJl '^•Cnons ire wilfi.I, sucfc ini.God,v»fiF2ndhi.n, pMycf s ? 29 A. The Lord'j prayer, Q Who made the Lord^fl prayer ? A. Chiisr, our Lord« Q Say the Lord's prayer. A. Our father who an in heairen ; Hah lowed br thy n^ime ; fhy kingdom come | thy will bf done oo rarrh, as it is in hea« ^cn; gif c us ihis day our daily bicad ; and forgive us our trespasses, at we forgive those who trespass against usl arid lead as not into temptation j l>ut deliver ut from evil, Amen. Q. Who h U that is berc called out Father ? A. God, who made us all, and who by his grace, is the father of all good Chris* iJana. Q, Why do you say, (wir Father, and not my Father ? A, Because we are not to pray for our* wlvc^ alone, but for ail others. Q. What do we pray for when we say^ hallowed be thy name 7 A. Ihat God may be honoured and served bv all his Crearnrei. ^. What tneans thy kingdom come ? A. That God would come, aud bt 30 Ki"g in all our hearts by. his.eraco • ..a bung u» h«,..t,-, , 7- t "»*""" dom7 .*"'»"" •«'"» heavenly king. e,mi y? •' "?"' "'y ^'" be done on M't" ^« It IS in heaven ? ' <= "o erarl T^"j^°4 ^°"'d f"»ble us by hi« dai?; bS ?'"''"' «'''^"^ .hi, day. our bodt. ^'^•'^S ^" -ecesmies /ot soul and agains, us7 '"'8"^ 'hose thai irespas, A. We beg thai God would for^iv,. .,. our sins, „ „,. forgive olher, .h. •^' * O What ™« ^ 1 . '"'"^ injuries, A Thai G, d would give us ffrac nm »» yield lo .empl.tion gw« no, A. We beg .hatGod would fr« ,» frojn all ev.l of sool and body " "* 31 Qt.'How dd yoo prove ibal saints and angeh hear ui? A, There nhalibejoy before the angels of Gcd^ upon one sinner doing penance*-^ LuKe XV, lo, Q Wh u it the prayer to our blessed i Lady, which rhe Ch^mcfeAeacbes us ? A* The Hail Mary, Q. Sav Jhe Hail Marf. •■ A. H»il M.iy, fiillof Grs^ce, our Lord i i«^iih thee ; Bltssrd an ihouamongsf wo- men, af)d blessed ig thcf uiiof rhv womb Jf»u§ ; Holty Mary, niothenof God, pray fbf us ^in? e'Svnow, and in Iht.hour of our dea h. Amen. Q How many parts ace tfatre in the Hail Mary ? A, Three parts^ Q. Who made thalwo first parts ? A The ange] Gabriel and Sr^Elizabelh^ in&pir'd by Ihe Holy Gho§t. Q Who made ihe third pan ? A., TheChurth of Goi, against those^ iNrho denied the Virgui Mary , to be ihe- Mo'hcf of God., Q Why say you the Ifail Mary lo oticn \ ■: I : ^* To put in in mind of the 'Soti of iJod being made man for ui. Q. For what other reason ? A. To honour ihc blessed Virgin mother •f God, and to beg her prayers for m, CHAPTER IV. 0/ (he CtmmandmMt* Q. How many coftimandmenfg are there? A. Ten. Q. Who gave rhe Cotrntianflfnenh^ ^^' ^^** *>»fns-'^ ^ fheoldla\V| and vhrisf corrfirincd them in the new. ^Q. Which is thelPirst Cortimandrtj«m ? A. I am fhc Lord Ihy God, who brought :thcc ou. of rhe land of Egvpr. and ouf of the house ot bondage/ Thou «halt not *ave«rringfe Gods before me. Thoa shalt iiof make to thyaeU any graven thing, nOr The hkencss of any thing rhat is in heaven above, or m the car»h beftfarh, or in ihe wa,ert„nder the earth; Thou ihah not •oore them, nor serve them. ^. What are we commanded by this ? A. To believe, hope m, love and %ttst^ ss one true and living G >(!, and n6 more. Q. Whit is forbiddei) by this com- mantlaieni ? A. To WORSHIP false Godsoridolfi or lo give any thi' g else whatsoever, the boDoiir which belongs to God. Q What else h forbidden by this com- mandment P A. All false religions 5 all dealings with Ibe devil { and enquinng after things lo come or other secret chings, by fortune- tellers or superstitious practices. Q. What else ? A. Ail eh trras, spells, and hrafhenish observation* of omens, dreams, and such like fooleries. Q. Does this commandment forbid the making of images? A. It forbids rhe making them, so .is to adore and serve ihem ; that is, it fbr« bids making rhem our God<;^ Q. Does this Com.iiandmenr forbid all honour and veneration of the Suints and angels ? A. No ; we arc to honour them as God's special friends and servants ; but not with tht: honour which belongs to God« c ( \ Q And is it allowable to honour relicks. crucifixes, and holy pictures*? A. Yrs ; wifh an inferior and relative honour, as ihe-y rclarie fo Christ and his saint , and arc memorials of ihcm. Q. May we then pray to rclicki or images ? A. No; bv no mrans, for they have no life or 9,'nse to he*r or hf Ip us. Q. What is Ihe Seco- id Commandment ? A Thou shdhnor take the name of the Lorvl fhy God in vain* Q. What are we commanded by the second commindment ? A To speak with reverence of God and all holy ihmgs, and to keep our lawful oaths aod vows. Q. What are we forbidden by it i^ A. AlHalse, lash^ unjust aod unneceg* •ary oaths, as al o, cursing, blasphcminff and piotane words. Q What is rhc Third Commamimcoi ? A. Remember thou keep hoi v the Sab- bath (lay. •' Q. What are we commanded by this ? A. To spend fhe Sunday in prayer and •Ihcr religious duties. 35 Q. What do you mfan by religioui duiics ? A. I mean suchasheaiing mass, receiv. ing the sacraments and reading good books, 8cc, Q. What are wc forbidden by ihia commandment ? A. All unnec ssary work, and sinful profaniitton ot the Lord's day. a, What is the FouClh Command* merit ? A, Honopr rhy Father and ihy Mother. Q, What ae we commanded by the fourth cominandmeMt ? A. To love, honour and obey our pa« rents in all that is not sin. Q' Are we cominai ded to obey onljf oi>r father and mother I A Not only them, but also our biili- ops, pastors, magisrrates and masters. Ct What is forbidden by ihis com* mrndinent? A. All contempt, stubbornness and disi* ohedience lo oar lawful superiors. Q. And whnt is the duly of parents and othe{supei[iors ? A* To take proper care of all under 02 i] ti 36 l!it. flieir charge ; and to bring up fhcir cUI- dreo in (he fear of God. Q. Whdf is (he ifih commandment ? A. Thoii shair not kill. Q What does the fifth commandment forbid ? A. All Vilful murder, liatrcd and re* '▼foge, Q- Docs it forbid sirilcing ? A. Yen ; as anger, qaarrelling, and in* jurious Dvords. Q. What else ? A. Giving scandal and bad example. M. Whatis lire sixth commandment? A. Thou shair not commif adultery, Q What is fwrbiddcn by ihi« f A. All k nds of ^ins of uncleannebs with •noih^rS wife or husband. Q. What elgf ? A. All oiher kinds of iromodchties, by kisses, touches, looks, woros or actions. Q. And D?hat do you think of immodest plays and comedies ? A. They arc also forbidden by this commandment : and it is linful to be pre- sent at them. ^ Q. What is the seventh commandment ? 37 A. Thou 5hah nof »teuK Q What is forbidden by this connnancT. ment ? A. A 1 unjust takiag away or krepiag what belongs to others. Q, Whatcl»e? A Ail manner of cheating irr buying or selling, or any oiher way of wronging, our neighbours. Q Must we restore ilt gotten goods ? A. Yes; if we are able, 01 else the sin will not be torgiveii ; we must also paj out debts. Q What is the £ighth Command*, ment ? A. Thou sh'ilf not bear false witness against ihy neighbour. Q. What is forbidden by this com... mandnnent ? A. AH false tesiiiBonies, rash- judg- ments, and lies. Q. What else ? A. All backbiting and detraciioo. Of wO'ds and speeches by which oui neigh- bour's honour or- leputatlon is any ways liiiri. Q,. What is he bound to do, wlio ha* €9 38 •injured his neighbour by speaking ill of him ? A. He muse mak^' him satiNfaction/and restof* h s good nainc a> far as he is ab/e. Q. What is the Ninth Commandmcoi? A ThoM ^haltnotcovrf ihj ndi>bour*8wite, Q What is forbidden by ihis ? A All hisiful thouglug and desires, and all wilful pleasures in ihe irrcgulju. morions of concupiscence. Q. Whar i^ the Tenth Commandmenr ? A Thou shall not covet thy neighbour'f goods. .,G. What is forbid ien by this ? A. All covetous ihooghts and unjusr de. Sires of ours neighbour's goods and profits. CHAPTER V. Of the Commandments of the Church. Q. Are we bound to obey the com- roandm^-nts of the rhiirch ? A. Yts; because Chnsr has said foihe pastors of h:s church, he thai Avars you, hears me ,• and b^ that despises you, de$pue$ me, Lukcxvi. xo. 39 Q. How many are the commandments of the church ? A. Chiefly six. Q. Which are they ? A. 1st. To keep certain appoiatcd days holy : with obligation of resting from servile-works. 2nd, To hear mass on Sundays and holi- days of ohli«caiion. 3rd. To keep fast in If'nt, the E nber days, the Wednesdays and Fridays in ad. vent, and eves of certain frslivals ; and to abstain from flesh on Fridays and Satur- days, (exceptinoj iu fhu Diocese, ihe Sa. turd ays between Christmas and Candle- mas) and on the other a^ pointed days of abstinence* 4fh. To confess our sins to out pasor, or other priest duly authorized^ at least once a year, 5th To receive the blfssed sacrament and that at Easier, or thereabouts 6rh Not to marry within certaui de« grees of kindred, nor privately without witness, oor to solemnize mamag€ alt certain prohibited timesc 48 f Q. Why docs the Church commaBd qs to fast ? A. That by fasling we may saitisfy God for our sing. Q. At what age do persons begin lo be obliged to go lo confession ? A When they conrie lo the ose of reason, so as to_bc capable of mortal sin, which is generally suppobcd lo be aboai the age of vsevcn years. Q. Al what time do they begin to be oblig«"d to commurion ? A When they are sufficienlly capable of knowing these sacred mysteri^s^ and of discerning th? be dy of our Lord. CHAPTER VI. Of the Sacraments, Q.. What IS a sac? ^ men r ? A An ou'wrd si^n of inward grace • or a sacipd and naysierious sign and cere* mony ordained by Christ, by which grace is convfved to our souls. Q. Do ail the sacraTients give grace ? A.^ Yes, if wc are 4uly prepared. 41 Q. Whence have the sacranicnls th^ power of giving grace ? A From Ch list's precious blood. Q. Is it a great happiness lo recc'we the Sricramcnts worthily ? A Yes ; ii is the greatest happiness in th'8 world. ^ Q. How maov sacramentg are there r A These seven, Baptism, Confirma- tion, Holv Euihariht, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy O.dcr and Matrimonyi Q. Whar is Bap'isu ? A. 1' is a sacraoneo' by which we arc made Chrisuans, children of God, and heirs ot heaven ; and are cleansed from original 8in,andaciual,ifwebeguaty of any. Q. How is bapndm given I A. By pouring water on the person to be baptised, with the words ordained by Christ. 'J* Q. Which are the words Iv be said at the same time the water is pouted ? . A* / baptize thee in the name of the Jfa^ ihtr, and of the Son, and of the Boty Gho.i. /ft What do we promise inbiptismr A To renounce the Devil with aU hj^ works and pompft. 42 Q" Whatisconfirmalion ? ?m ^^.'"3 sacMincnr, in whicli, bv the or the cross wirh fh ;.~ «v<-' luc sign head,. " ChMsmon our fore. A ,7'"' '-•''^''o'y Eucharist f andw.Me '"' "PP'^'^'-'ce of b.ead U, by the >d$, wc re, 'r to make t and Sol« idminisfer rbost may } ih^ sign uur fore. blood of )f bicad elf 10 Uf nrs, and slian du« changed oni no. hy the epfie&t 43 Q. How must we prepure ouMclvcsto receive ihe blessed saciament ? A. We must be in Ibe stare of grace ; and bp fasting front midoighr. Q. Is it a great sin to receive unwor- thily ? A YfS, ii is ; he thai eateih and drtnk* elh univorthily, eateih anddrtnkrtk iugde* ment to himself . 1 or, xi ^9 Q What 18 it to lec'ive unworthily ? A. To nceive in raonal sin. Q What i> the Mas ? A. It it the unbluody sacrifice of the body and blood of Chiist. Q. What are the ends for -which wc are to offer iH^ |bii> sar ifice ? A Uf. For God'- honour and glory. '2dly. In thanksj;ivu;g for all his bcnefifi, and a< a perpetual tneaiMial of the passion anddC'th of his Son 3d-> For obtain- ing pardon of our ins And 4'h!y for obtaininii all graces aod blessings, through Jesus Chri-r. Q. How mi^st we hear mass ? ' A. With vevy great dcvotioaund at* tentiont / . 44 Q. What ii the sacr«m«nt of penantf > lorrv f« «r:, ■.. If \ '^'■'^'nen' '» which, by ihe "ho is pr.es,', absoI„i,„„ j„i„,d ^j.^ e^nr- I-io* finuel S,l \-"u •-'"f*'^'i«n. .he sins ar ouyh. bap'S/'""' "" '*-"'' c<.mm„led after " Q. How do you prove that ihe priest b.s power to absolve sinner., if .heV b- ' A F'om rhe wordi of Christ .• «,»«« nmyou shall fonriv^ ih..^ J ■ them S.. JoJlTY^ -^ "" •^'"^"'"' Q. Wh.n are Ihe part, of penance ? and mi tioD.* ^°"'""°"' "°^">WD, and.aUsfac.|medi'a Q, What i» comriJioo ? «v I ^ 'l*''"y "*''"'* fo' on'' fins, bv Wh.chwehave off.nded ,o good. Go'! ^^Q. Whal..afi,m purpow ofa»end; A. It is a re,oIiition. byit^ie grace of otalio-roft" ""•"'^ ""'»•"' '-'- ^.Q. Why are we to be sorry for oar A. The chief and beat moliwj to be ^ penancf i 'h, by fhi conriiionj fie sins are tifUd after! the priest f they be 9t ; whose fo/given ince ? I satisfac • sjns, by ^d a God, >f amende grace of also iha for Our 3 to be 45 orry for our sins, is, for the love of God, ho is infinitely good in himself, and in* nitcly good lo us ; and therefore, we u^h« to b* exceedingly grieVv»d for hav- Dg offended him. Q. What other motives have we to be sorry for our sins ? A# Because by them we lose heaven,and deserve hejl. Q. How may we obtain this hearty con* trition and sorrow for our sins? A We must earnestly ht% it of God, and make use of auch con&ideraiions and meditations as may move us to it* Q. What is confession ? A. It is ro accuse ourselves of all ouc sins to a priest. Q. Wbui if one wilfully conceal 9 mor- tal sin in confession? A. H« commit "i a great sin by telling' a lie to the Holy Ghost, and makes his con- fession nothing worth. Q, What must we do, that we may le» ve out no sin in confession ? A. We must carefully examine our conscieBce upon the ten commaadmentSf ti^ seyen deadly sins, &€• 4(J Q. How many thin^? then have we to do by way of preparaiion before confes, «ion p A. Four ihing«, i, Wempit hcariily pray to God for his gr^ce to help us. a. We must carefully examine our ton§ci- enf e, 3. We must beg pirdon of God, and be v^ry sorry from our hrarts tor oL fending him. And 4, We must i esolve to fenounre our sins, and begin anew life for the fulja*e. Q. WhatissaliNfaction? A. Ir is doing the penance given by the pri«^sl ' Q What is an indulgence ? A. It \% a releasing of teainoral punish- ment, which often remains due 10 sin, afler the «^mU has been remiUed by the sacranjent o\ penanced 'Q. What is Extreme Unction r^ A. it is a sacramem which gives crracc to die well " Q. When is this sacrament given ?' A When we are in danger of death by sickness ^ Q, Whar )B Holy Order ? A« Iiiia laorament bj which hiahops, priests, arjd pow to their Q. ^ A. 1 to the 6 and brio God. 0f Vi'lues A. 1 a. ^ A. !i souls, I ing, al! ptopos nor be Q ^ A. ] ing on Ihtm, aU Ibii re we to i COD Fes. heanily ^ us. a. r lonsci* of God, 8 for oL esolve to new life iven by i punish* to sin, by the es grace en ? cath by )]shop% 4r priests, &c. are ordained and receive grac© and powci lo perforin the duties belonging 10 their charge Q. What is Matrimony ? A. 1 ii a sacrament which gives grace to the ma' ried couple tc; love one another, and bring up their children in the feat of God*. CHAPTER VHI. Of ike F*irtues and Fices, fifr, Q. How many are the Theological Vi'lucs? A. Three ; Faith, Hope, and Charily. Q. Whans Faith? A. Il !?• a gift of God infused into our souls, by which we believe wiihouf doubt*, ing, all thai he has la\»ghi and the ihiiich ptopoNes ; b^caiu^c God cannot deceive nor be deceived. Q What is Hop-- ? A. It IS a gift of God, by which, rely- ing on his promii^es, and power to fulfil Ihjem, vve hope for clem^l safvation, aoAv all things necessary for obtaining ic. * • m 46 5Q. What is Charity? A It i« the love of God above all things, because he 19 infinitely good ; and the love ot our neighbour as ourselves, lor God's sake. ' Q. How many are the Cardinal Virtues? A Four 9 Prudence, Justice, Foriitudt and Temperance. Q. How many are the gifts of Ihe Holy Gliost ? A. Seven ; Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Godli« uess, and the fear et our Lord. Q. How many are the fruits of the Holy Ghost? A. Twelve; i. Charily; 2. Joy. 3. Peace. 4. Patience. 5. Benignity. 6. Goodness. 7. Longantnmity g. Mild* nets. 9 fai } ft. What do you mean by forms or ap» pearances ? A 1 mean that which appears to our tea. les; as ihc figure, the colour and the taste. Q Is there any ihmg under the form of bread, b< I »he body ot Jesus Christ ? A, There i» aUo there his blood, hit soul, h»s divinity ; m short| the whoU persoa of Jesus Chrtsit 54 ft. Aod under the form of wine I A Jesus Christ is also wholly theie, Q When ihc pmesl breaks Ihc conse* craicd Ho>i, dots he also break ihe body ot Je8u» Chiist ? ^ A. No ; Jcs>us> Christ is under the forms in !>uch a minuer thai he cannot be di"^ vided. Q When the Host i^ divided, under which pari IS Jcsus Christ ? A. He iff whole under each part. Q.. Dots he who receives but one part of. (he Host, or but Oi>c torni| receive Je sus Chribt whole and eniirc P A. Yes; because Jesus Christ is whole under each fotnii and under each part o£ the t'ornii). Q. Does Jesus Christ. leave heaven to coiiu into the Eucharist ? A. No: he IS at ih same time in Hea** yen, and under each of ine consecrated Ho.*its iiv>he world Q How Can nil this be done } A. By he Almighty power ot God|Wh« can oo what he will. Q. What is comuvunioD } A. It 18 the receiving of the Sacranent of ih« JLuchurisU A. Y( ^hich cc Q "^ nion ? A. I. Christ, ment ; life in g of onr cence ; and of memor Q I cfFects A. ' mun'io ofGoi Q A. Q A. defile A. lalooi r here. le conse«l ihe body lie formsj t be di'i , under! one part] cei?c Je. is whole h pari o£ eaven to f in Hea** nsecratcd 55 A Yes ; on accovinl of 'he S'^'^ ettecU which communion produces ,n .... ^ Q Whkh are .he effect* of commu- rurWt Iho becotnc, really o.irnoor.»h- , • a it increases in us ,he sp.r.mal Tt^'J:ct' ^ U modera.es »he violence life .n grace, 3-" weakens conc.ipis- of onr P»--' V/ptdle of eternal life, and of a elorious rcsur.ec.ioo ; 5- »t » * Le«ori/of the death of o»r Lord. Q Does the Holy Eucharist worktheSe effects in ail who receive..? , of God. O, Who are .hey? „„,,vi„ A Thev who receive onworlWy. ^" Whit ii i. to receive anwor.h.ly > 9 T^'?.'?. receive «Uh a consc.encc [jod| who lacrameat A. I« , . defiled by mortal sin Ihos ? Q, U ii a great sin to J^^^^.V body auJ A, Yc« : it i* to profane the Doay »u Wood of Jesus Christ. 58 Q. Do those receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ ? A. Yes ; but to their own judgment. Q* How can a ^an avoid so great a crime ? A ^ In clearing hit conscience by a good ConfesMon before conm union ? '^ Q. What other preparation is required before communion ? A. To be fasting ; thit is, to have oei« iher eat nqr drank from midnight. Q. With what sentiments are we foap* proach the Holy communion ? A. With grec't devotion, with a fervent love for Jesus Christ, and with a pro* found humility. Q. At what lime are we more strictlj obliged to receive } A, At Eaiter^ and when wc are in dan^ (cr of death. iZNISi blood snt. ;reat t & good quired re oeu foap- APPKOBATION T'^ltUment of *«- Uan Doctrme:* ^'j.O. PLESSIS, ' • Caihclk Bhhop (>! Uudec,