Are we bound to restore ill-gotten goods?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 376
We are bound to restore ill-gotten goods, or the value of them, as far as we are able; otherwise we cannot be forgiven.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersAre we obliged to repair the damage we have unjustly caused?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 377
We are bound to repair the damage we have unjustly caused.Read the source passage →
What is the eighth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 378
The eighth Commandment is: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.Read the source passage →
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What are we commanded by the eighth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 379
We are commanded by the eighth Commandment to speak the truth in all things and to be careful of the honor and reputation of every one.Read the source passage →
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What is forbidden by the eighth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 380
The eighth Commandment forbids all rash judgments, backbiting, slanders, and lies.Read the source passage →
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What must they do who have lied about their neighbor and seriously injured his character?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 381
They who have lied about their neighbor and seriously injured his character must repair the injury done as far as they are able, otherwise they will not be forgiven.Read the source passage →
What is the ninth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 382
The ninth Commandment is: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife.Read the source passage →
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What are we commanded by the ninth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 383
We are commanded by the ninth Commandment to keep ourselves pure in thought and desire.Read the source passage →
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What is forbidden by the ninth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 384
The ninth Commandment forbids unchaste thoughts, desires of another's wife or husband, and all other unlawful impure thoughts and desires.Read the source passage →
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Are impure thoughts and desires always sins?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 385
Impure thoughts and desires are always sins, unless they displease us and we try to banish them.Read the source passage →
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What is the tenth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 386
The tenth Commandment is: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods.Read the source passage →
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What are we commanded by the tenth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 387
By the tenth Commandment we are commanded to be content with what we have, and to rejoice in our neighbor's welfare.Read the source passage →
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What is forbidden by the tenth Commandment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 34, question 388
The tenth Commandment forbids all desires to take or keep wrongfully what belongs to another.Read the source passage →
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Which are the chief commandments of the Church?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 389
The chief commandments of the Church are six: 1. To hear Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation. 2. To fast and abstain on the days appointed. 3. To confess at least once a year. 4. To receive the Holy Eucharist during the Easter time. 5. To contribute to the support of our pastors. 6. Not to…Read the source passage →
Is it a mortal sin not to hear Mass on a Sunday or a holyday of obligation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 390
It is a mortal sin not to hear Mass on a Sunday or a holyday of obligation, unless we are excused for a serious reason. They also commit a mortal sin who, having others under their charge, hinder them from hearing Mass, without a sufficient reason.Read the source passage →
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