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 increase sanctifying grace in our soul?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 142
The Sacraments that increase sanctifying grace in our soul are: Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony; and they are called Sacraments of the living.Read the source passage →
Why are Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony called Sacraments of the living?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 143
Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony are called Sacraments of the living, because those who receive them worthily are already living the life of grace.Read the source passage →
Which are the first things we should tell the priest in Confession?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 20, question 225
The first things we should tell the priest in Confession are the time of our last Confession, and whether we said the penance and went to Holy Communion.Read the source passage →
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What is the Holy Eucharist?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 22, question 238
The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament which contains the body and blood, soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine.Read the source passage →
When did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 22, question 239
Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the night before He died.Read the source passage →
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Who were present when our Lord instituted the Holy Eucharist?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 22, question 240
When our Lord instituted the Holy Eucharist the twelve Apostles were present.Read the source passage →
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How did our Lord institute the Holy Eucharist?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 22, question 241
Our Lord instituted the Holy Eucharist by taking bread, blessing, breaking, and giving to His Apostles, saying: Take ye and eat. This is My body; and then by taking the cup of wine, blessing and giving it, saying to them: Drink ye all of this. This is My blood which shall be shed for the remissio…Read the source passage →
Why did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 251
Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist — 1. To unite us to Himself and to nourish our soul with His divine life. 2. To increase sanctifying grace and all virtues in our soul. 3. To lessen our evil inclinations. 4. To be a pledge of everlasting life. 5. To fit our bodies for a glorious resurrection.…Read the source passage →
How are we united to Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 252
We are united to Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist by means of Holy Communion.Read the source passage →
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What is Holy Communion?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 253
Holy Communion is the receiving of the body and blood of Christ.Read the source passage →
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Is it enough to be free from mortal sin to receive plentifully the graces of Holy Communion?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 256
To receive plentifully the graces of Holy Communion it is not enough to be free from mortal sin, but we should be free from all affection to venial sin, and should make acts of faith, hope, and love.Read the source passage →
What is the fast necessary for Holy Communion?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 257
The fast necessary for Holy Communion is to abstain from all food, beverages, and alcoholic drinks for one hour before Holy Communion. Water may be taken at any time. The sick may take food, non-alcoholic drinks, and any medicine up to Communion time. [This answer has been changed in the 1977 pri…Read the source passage →
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Is any one ever allowed to receive Holy Communion when not fasting?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 258
Any one in danger of death is allowed to receive Holy Communion when not fasting or when it is necessary to save the Blessed Sacrament from insult or injury.Read the source passage →
When are we bound to receive Holy Communion?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 259
We are bound to receive Holy Communion, under pain of mortal sin, during the Easter time and when in danger of death.Read the source passage →