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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 391
Holydays were instituted by the Church to recall to our minds the great mysteries of religion and the virtues and rewards of the saints.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 392
We should keep the holydays of obligation as we should keep the Sunday.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 393
By fast-days I mean days on which we are allowed but one full meal.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 394
By days of abstinence I mean days on which we are forbidden to eat flesh-meat, but are allowed the usual number of meals.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 395
The Church commands us to fast and abstain, in order that we may mortify our passions and satisfy for our sins.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 35, question 396
The Church commands us to abstain from flesh-meat on Fridays, in honor of the day on which our Saviour died.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 397
By the command of confessing at least once a year is meant that we are obliged, under pain of mortal sin, to go to confession within the year.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 398
We should confess frequently, if we wish to lead a good life.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 399
Children should go to Confession when they are old enough to commit sin, which is commonly about the age of seven years.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 400
He who neglects to receive Communion during the Easter time commits a mortal sin.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 401
The Easter time is, in this country, the time between the first Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 402
We are obliged to contribute to the support of our pastors, and to bear our share in the expenses of the church and school.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 403
The meaning of the commandment not to marry within the third degree of kindred is that no one is allowed to marry another within the third degree of blood relationship.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 404
The command not to marry privately means that none should marry without the blessing of God's priests or without witnesses.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 405
The meaning of the precept not to solemnize marriage at forbidden times is that during Lent and Advent the marriage ceremony should not be performed with pomp or a nuptial Mass.Read the source passage →
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