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Baltimore CatechismBaltimore Catechism No. 2Historic Catholic catechism, introduced in 1885 ↗Augustine of HippoSelections from the ConfessionsE. B. Pusey translation, 1838 ↗
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How is Baptism given?

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.
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What is Baptism of water?

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.
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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.
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How do we make the sign of the Cross?

Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 27, question 295

We make the sign of the Cross by putting the right hand to the forehead, then on the breast, and then to the left and right shoulders, saying, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
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How does the sign of the Cross express the mystery of the Unity and Trinity of God?

Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 27, question 298

The words, In the name, express the Unity of God; the words that follow, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, express the mystery of the Trinity.
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