How many Sacraments are there?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 137
There are seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersWhich are the Sacraments that give sanctifying grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 140
The Sacraments that give sanctifying grace are Baptism and Penance; and they are called Sacraments of the dead.Read the source passage →
Why are Baptism and Penance called Sacraments of the dead?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 141
Baptism and Penance are called Sacraments of the dead, because they take away sin, which is the death of the soul, and give grace, which is its life.Read the source passage →
Can we receive the Sacraments more than once?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 148
We can receive the Sacraments more than once, except Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.Read the source passage →
Why can we not receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders more than once?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 149
We cannot receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders more than once, because they imprint a character in the soul.Read the source passage →
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What is Baptism?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 152
Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven.Read the source passage →
Are actual sins ever remitted by Baptism?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 153
Actual sins and all the punishment due to them are remitted by Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of any.Read the source passage →
Is Baptism necessary to salvation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 154
Baptism is necessary to salvation, because without it we cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.Read the source passage →
Who can administer Baptism?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 155
The priest is the ordinary minister of Baptism; but in case of necessity any one who has the use of reason may baptize.Read the source passage →
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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.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”
How many kinds of Baptism are there?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 157
There are three kinds of Baptism: Baptism of water, of desire, and of blood.Read the source passage →
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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.Read the source passage →
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3 source connections · Show evidence
- 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 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 →
What 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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