What is mortal sin?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 54
Mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of God.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersWhy is this sin called mortal?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 55
This sin is called mortal because it deprives us of spiritual life, which is sanctifying grace, and brings everlasting death and damnation on the soul.Read the source passage →
How many things are necessary to make a sin mortal?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 56
To make a sin mortal three things are necessary: a grievous matter, sufficient reflection, and full consent of the will.Read the source passage →
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What is venial sin?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 57
Venial sin is a slight offense against the law of God in matters of less importance, or in matters of great importance it is an offense committed without sufficient reflection or full consent of the will.Read the source passage →
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Which are the effects of venial sin?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 58
The effects of venial sin are the lessening of the love of God in our heart, the making us less worthy of His help, and the weakening of the power to resist mortal sin.Read the source passage →
Which are the chief sources of sin?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 6, question 59
The chief sources of sin are seven: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth; and they are commonly called capital sins.Read the source passage →
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Did God abandon man after he fell into sin?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 60
God did not abandon man after he fell into sin, but promised him a Redeemer, who was to satisfy for man's sin and reopen to him the gates of heaven.Read the source passage →
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Who is the Redeemer?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 61
Our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is the Redeemer of mankind.Read the source passage →
What do you believe of Jesus Christ?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 62
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity, true God and true man.Read the source passage →
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- Acts 8:37 (KJV) ↗Shared wording: “i believe that jesus christ is the son of god”
- Acts 8:37 (Douay–Rheims) ↗Shared wording: “i believe that jesus christ is the son of god”
Why is Jesus Christ true God?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 63
Jesus Christ is true God because He is the true and only Son of God the Father.Read the source passage →
Why is Jesus Christ true man?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 64
Jesus Christ is true man because He is the Son of the Blessed Virgin Mary and has a body and soul like ours.Read the source passage →
How many natures are there in Jesus Christ?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 65
In Jesus Christ there are two natures, the nature of God and the nature of man.Read the source passage →
Is Jesus Christ more than one person?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 66
No, Jesus Christ is but one Divine Person.Read the source passage →
Was Jesus Christ always God?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 67
Jesus Christ was always God, as He is the second Person of the Blessed Trinity, equal to His Father from all eternity.Read the source passage →
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Was Jesus Christ always man?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 7, question 68
Jesus Christ was not always man, but became man at the time of His Incarnation.Read the source passage →