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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 5, question 46
Our nature was corrupted by the sin of our first parents, which darkened our understanding, weakened our will, and left in us a strong inclination to evil.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 5, question 47
The sin which we inherit from our first parents is called original sin.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 5, question 48
This sin is called original because it comes down to us from our first parents, and we are brought into the world with its guilt on our soul.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 5, question 49
This corruption of our nature and other punishments remain in us after original sin is forgiven.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 5, question 50
The Blessed Virgin Mary, through the merits of her Divine Son, was preserved free from the guilt of original sin, and this privilege is called her Immaculate Conception.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 51
Original sin is not the only kind of sin; there is another kind of sin, which we commit ourselves, called actual sin.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 52
Actual sin is any wilful thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the law of God.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 53
There are two kinds of actual sin—mortal and venial.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 54
Mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of God.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 55
This sin is called mortal because it deprives us of spiritual life, which is sanctifying grace, and brings everlasting death and damnation on the soul.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 56
To make a sin mortal three things are necessary: a grievous matter, sufficient reflection, and full consent of the will.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 57
Venial sin is a slight offense against the law of God in matters of less importance, or in matters of great importance it is an offense committed without sufficient reflection or full consent of the will.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 58
The effects of venial sin are the lessening of the love of God in our heart, the making us less worthy of His help, and the weakening of the power to resist mortal sin.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 59
The chief sources of sin are seven: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth; and they are commonly called capital sins.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 60
God did not abandon man after he fell into sin, but promised him a Redeemer, who was to satisfy for man's sin and reopen to him the gates of heaven.Read the source passage →
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