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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 174
Persons of an age to learn should know the chief mysteries of faith and the duties of a Christian, and be instructed in the nature and effects of this Sacrament.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 175
It is a sin to neglect Confirmation, especially in these evil days when faith and morals are exposed to so many and such violent temptations.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 176
The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 177
The gifts of the Holy Ghost are Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 178
We receive the gift of Fear of the Lord to fill us with a dread of sin.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 179
We receive the gift of Piety to make us love God as a Father and obey Him because we love Him.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 180
We receive the gift of Knowledge to enable us to discover the will of God in all things.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 181
We receive the gift of Fortitude to strengthen us to do the will of God in all things.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 182
We receive the gift of Counsel to warn us of the deceits of the devil, and of the dangers to salvation.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 183
We receive the gift of Understanding to enable us to know more clearly the mysteries of faith.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 184
We receive the gift of Wisdom to give us a relish for the things of God, and to direct our whole life and all our actions to His honor and glory.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 185
The Beatitudes are: 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the land. 3. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. 4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice, for they shall be filled. 5.…Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 186
The twelve fruits of the Holy Ghost are Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Benignity, Goodness, Long-suffering, Mildness, Faith, Modesty, Continency, and Chastity.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 17, question 187
Penance is a Sacrament in which the sins committed after Baptism are forgiven.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 17, question 188
The Sacrament of Penance remits sins and restores the friendship of God to the soul by means of the absolution of the priest.Read the source passage →