Who can confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 25, question 281
Bishops can confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersWhat is the Sacrament of Matrimony?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 26, question 282
The Sacrament of Matrimony is the Sacrament which unites a Christian man and woman in lawful marriage.Read the source passage →
Can a Christian man and woman be united in lawful marriage in any other way than by the Sacrament of Matrimony?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 26, question 283
A Christian man and woman cannot be united in lawful marriage in any other way than by the Sacrament of Matrimony, because Christ raised marriage to the dignity of a Sacrament.Read the source passage →
Which are the effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 26, question 285
The effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony are: 1st, To sanctify the love of husband and wife; 2d, To give them grace to bear with each other's weaknesses; 3d, To enable them to bring up their children in the fear and love of God.Read the source passage →
To receive the Sacrament of matrimony worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 26, question 286
To receive the Sacrament of Matrimony worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace, and it is necessary also to comply with the laws of the Church.Read the source passage →
Who has the right to make laws concerning the Sacrament of marriage?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 26, question 287
The Church alone has the right to make laws concerning the Sacrament of marriage, though the state also has the right to make laws concerning the civil effects of the marriage contract.Read the source passage →
How should Christians prepare for a holy and happy marriage?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 26, question 291
Christians should prepare for a holy and happy marriage by receiving the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist; by begging God to grant them a pure intention and to direct their choice; and by seeking the advice of their parents and the blessing of their pastors.Read the source passage →
What is the difference between the Sacraments and the sacramentals?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 27, question 293
The difference between the Sacraments and the sacramentals is: 1st, The Sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ and the sacramentals were instituted by the Church; 2d, The Sacraments give grace of themselves when we place no obstacle in the way; the sacramentals excite in us pious dispositions…Read the source passage →
Is there any other means of obtaining God's grace than the Sacraments?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 28, question 303
There is another means of obtaining God's grace, and it is prayer.Read the source passage →
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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