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Baltimore CatechismBaltimore Catechism No. 2Historic Catholic catechism, introduced in 1885 ↗Augustine of HippoSelections from the ConfessionsE. B. Pusey translation, 1838 ↗
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Say the Apostles' Creed.

Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 1, question 12

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried. He descended into hell: the third day He arose again f…
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  • Apostles' Creed ↗Shared wording: “i believe in god the father almighty creator of heaven”
  • Act of Faith ↗Shared wording: “come to judge the living and the dead i believe”
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How do you know that the priest has the power of absolving from the sins committed after Baptism?

Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 17, question 189

I know that the priest has the power of absolving from the sins committed after Baptism, because Jesus Christ granted that power to the priests of His Church when He said: "Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; whose sins you shall retain, they are retai…
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