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Clear all filtersBaltimore 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 →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 145
Besides sanctifying grace the Sacraments give another grace, called sacramental.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 146
Sacramental grace is a special help which God gives, to attain the end for which He instituted each Sacrament.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 13, question 147
The Sacraments always give grace, if we receive them with the right dispositions.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 173
To receive Confirmation worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace.Read the source passage →
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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 17, question 194
Before beginning the examination of conscience we should pray to God to give us light to know our sins and grace to detest them.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 18, question 198
When I say that our sorrow should be supernatural, I mean that it should be prompted by the grace of God, and excited by motives which spring from faith, and not by merely natural motives.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 21, question 237
To gain an Indulgence we must be in the state of grace and perform the works enjoined.Read the source passage →
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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 →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 254
To make a good Communion it is necessary to be in the state of sanctifying grace, to have a right intention, and to obey the laws of fasting. (See Q. 257.)Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 255
He who receives Communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of Christ, but does not receive His grace, and he commits a great sacrilege.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 260
It is well to receive Holy Communion often, as nothing is a greater aid to a holy life than often to receive the Author of all grace and the Source of all good.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 23, question 261
After Holy Communion we should spend some time in adoring our Lord, in thanking Him for the grace we have received, and in asking Him for the blessings we need.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 25, question 276
We should receive the Sacrament of Extreme Unction in the state of grace, and with lively faith and resignation to the will of God.Read the source passage →