Who sent the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 9, question 99
Our Lord Jesus Christ sent the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersWhy did Christ send the Holy Ghost?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 9, question 100
Christ sent the Holy Ghost to sanctify His Church, to enlighten and strengthen the Apostles, and to enable them to preach the Gospel.Read the source passage →
Will the Holy Ghost abide with the Church forever?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 9, question 101
The Holy Ghost will abide with the Church forever, and guide it in the way of holiness and truth.Read the source passage →
Which are the chief effects of the Redemption?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 102
The chief effects of the Redemption are two: The satisfaction of God's justice by Christ's sufferings and death, and the gaining of grace for men.Read the source passage →
What do you mean by grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 103
By grace I mean a supernatural gift of God bestowed on us, through the merits of Jesus Christ, for our salvation.Read the source passage →
How many kinds of grace are there?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 104
There are two kinds of grace, sanctifying grace and actual grace.Read the source passage →
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What is sanctifying grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 105
Sanctifying grace is that grace which makes the soul holy and pleasing to God.Read the source passage →
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What do you call those graces or gifts of God by which we believe in Him, hope in Him, and love Him?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 106
Those graces or gifts of God by which we believe in Him, and hope in Him, and love Him, are called the Divine virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity.Read the source passage →
What is Faith?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 107
Faith is a Divine virtue by which we firmly believe the truths which God has revealed.Read the source passage →
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What is Hope?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 108
Hope is a Divine virtue by which we firmly trust that God will give us eternal life and the means to obtain it.Read the source passage →
What is Charity?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 109
Charity is a Divine virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.Read the source passage →
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What is actual grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 110
Actual grace is that help of God which enlightens our mind and moves our will to shun evil and do good.Read the source passage →
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Is grace necessary to salvation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 111
Grace is necessary to salvation, because without grace we can do nothing to merit heaven.Read the source passage →
Can we resist the grace of God?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 112
We can and unfortunately often do resist the grace of God.Read the source passage →
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What is the grace of perseverance?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 10, question 113
The grace of perseverance is a particular gift of God which enables us to continue in the state of grace till death.Read the source passage →