What is Baptism of desire?
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 →
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Clear all filtersWhat is Baptism of blood?
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 →
Is Baptism of desire or of blood sufficient to produce the effects of Baptism of water?
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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What do we promise in Baptism?
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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Why is the name of a saint given in Baptism?
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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Why are godfathers and godmothers given in Baptism?
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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What is the obligation of a godfather and a godmother?
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 →
What is Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 166
Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.Read the source passage →
Who administers Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 167
The bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation.Read the source passage →
How does the bishop give Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 168
The bishop extends his hands over those who are to be confirmed, prays that they may receive the Holy Ghost, and anoints the forehead of each with holy chrism in the form of a cross.Read the source passage →
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What is holy chrism?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 169
Holy chrism is a mixture of olive-oil and balm, consecrated by the bishop.Read the source passage →
What does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 170
In anointing the person he confirms the bishop says: I sign thee with the sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
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- Matthew 28:19 (KJV) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Matthew 28:19 (Douay–Rheims) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Sign of the Cross ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
What is meant by anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 171
By anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross is meant, that the Christian who is confirmed must openly profess and practice his faith, never be ashamed of it, and rather die than deny it.Read the source passage →
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Why does the bishop give the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 172
The bishop gives the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek, to put him in mind that he must be ready to suffer everything, even death, for the sake of Christ.Read the source passage →
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To receive Confirmation worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 173
To receive Confirmation worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace.Read the source passage →
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