How is the Church One?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 129
The Church is One because all its members agree in one faith, are all in one communion, and are all under one Head.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 130
The Church is Holy because its founder, Jesus Christ, is holy; because it teaches a holy doctrine; invites all to a holy life; and because of the eminent holiness of so many thousands of its children.Read the source passage →
How is the Church Catholic or universal?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 131
The Church is Catholic or universal because it subsists in all ages, teaches all nations, and maintains all truth.Read the source passage →
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How is the Church Apostolic?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 132
The Church is Apostolic because it was founded by Christ on His Apostles, and is governed by their lawful successors, and because it has never ceased, and never will cease, to teach their doctrine.Read the source passage →
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In which Church are these attributes and marks found?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 133
These attributes and marks are found in the Holy Roman Catholic Church alone.Read the source passage →
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From whom does the Church derive its undying life and infallible authority?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 134
The Church derives its undying life and infallible authority from the Holy Ghost, the spirit of truth, who abides with it forever.Read the source passage →
By whom is the Church made and kept One, Holy, and Catholic?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 135
The Church is made and kept One, Holy, and Catholic by the Holy Ghost, the spirit of love and holiness, who unites and sanctifies its members throughout the world.Read the source passage →
What is a Sacrament?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 136
A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.Read the source passage →
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 →
Whence have the Sacraments the power of giving grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 138
The Sacraments have the power of giving grace from the merits of Jesus Christ.Read the source passage →
What grace do the Sacraments give?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 139
Some of the Sacraments give sanctifying grace, and others increase it in our souls.Read the source passage →
Which 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 →
Which 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 →