Should children go to Confession?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 399
Children should go to Confession when they are old enough to commit sin, which is commonly about the age of seven years.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersWhat sin does he commit who neglects to receive Communion during the Easter time?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 400
He who neglects to receive Communion during the Easter time commits a mortal sin.Read the source passage →
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What is the Easter time?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 401
The Easter time is, in this country, the time between the first Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday.Read the source passage →
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Are we obliged to contribute to the support of our pastors?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 402
We are obliged to contribute to the support of our pastors, and to bear our share in the expenses of the church and school.Read the source passage →
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What is the meaning of the commandment not to marry within the third degree of kindred?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 403
The meaning of the commandment not to marry within the third degree of kindred is that no one is allowed to marry another within the third degree of blood relationship.Read the source passage →
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What is the meaning of the command not to marry privately?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 404
The command not to marry privately means that none should marry without the blessing of God's priests or without witnesses.Read the source passage →
What is the meaning of the precept not to solemnize marriage at forbidden times?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 405
The meaning of the precept not to solemnize marriage at forbidden times is that during Lent and Advent the marriage ceremony should not be performed with pomp or a nuptial Mass.Read the source passage →
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What is the nuptial Mass?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 406
A nuptial Mass is a Mass appointed by the Church to invoke a special blessing upon the married couple.Read the source passage →
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Should Catholics be married at a nuptial Mass?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 36, question 407
Catholics should be married at a nuptial Mass, because they thereby show greater reverence for the holy Sacrament and bring richer blessings upon their wedded life.Read the source passage →
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When will Christ judge us?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 408
Christ will judge us immediately after our death, and on the last day.Read the source passage →
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What is the judgment called which we have to undergo immediately after death?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 409
The judgment we have to undergo immediately after death is called the Particular Judgment.Read the source passage →
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What is the judgment called which all men have to undergo on the last day?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 410
The judgment which all men have to undergo on the last day is called the General Judgment.Read the source passage →
Why does Christ judge men immediately after death?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 411
Christ judges men immediately after death to reward or punish them according to their deeds.Read the source passage →
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What are the rewards or punishments appointed for men's souls after the Particular Judgment?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 412
The rewards or punishments appointed for men's souls after the Particular Judgment are Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell.Read the source passage →
What is Hell?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 37, question 413
Hell is a state to which the wicked are condemned, and in which they are deprived of the sight of God for all eternity, and are in dreadful torments.Read the source passage →