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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 151
This character remains in the soul even after death: for the honor and glory of those who are saved; for the shame and punishment of those who are lost.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 152
Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 153
Actual sins and all the punishment due to them are remitted by Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of any.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 154
Baptism is necessary to salvation, because without it we cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 155
The priest is the ordinary minister of Baptism; but in case of necessity any one who has the use of reason may baptize.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 156
Whoever baptizes should pour water on the head of the person to be baptized, and say, while pouring the water: I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 157
There are three kinds of Baptism: Baptism of water, of desire, and of blood.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 158
Baptism of water is that which is given by pouring water on the head of the person to be baptized, and saying at the same time: I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 159
Baptism of desire is an ardent wish to receive Baptism, and to do all that God has ordained for our salvation.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 160
Baptism of blood is the shedding of one's blood for the faith of Christ.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 161
Baptism of desire or of blood is sufficient to produce the effects of the Baptism of water, if it is impossible to receive the Baptism of water.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 162
In Baptism we promise to renounce the devil with all his works and pomps.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 163
The name of a saint is given in Baptism in order that the person baptized may imitate his virtues and have him for a protector.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 164
Godfathers and godmothers are given in Baptism in order that they may promise, in the name of the child, what the child itself would promise if it had the use of reason.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 165
The obligation of a godfather and a godmother is to instruct the child in its religious duties, if the parents neglect to do so or die.Read the source passage →