,a ,,catechism ,,of ,,christian ,,doctrine ,prepared and ,enjoined by ,order of ,the ,third ,plenary ,council of ,baltimore ,,questions ,,numbered ,,to ,,agree ,,with ,,explanation ,,of ,,the ,,baltimore ,,catechism ,,with ,,prayers ,,and ,,hymns ,no4 #a ,for ,first ,communion ,classes ,,imprimatur ,new ,york1 ,april #f1 #ahhe4 ,john ,cardinal ,mc,closkey1 ,archbishop of ,new ,york4 ,baltimore1 ,april #f1 #ahhe4 ,the ,catechism ordered by ,the ,third ,plenary ,council of ,baltimore1 having been diligently compared and examined1 is hereby approved4 ,james ,gibbons1 ,archbishop of ,baltimore1 ,apostolic ,delegate4 ,transcriber's ,note3 ,this book is commonly known as ,the ,baltimore ,catechism ,no4 #a and is part of a four volume e-text collection4 ,see the author's note to ,baltimore ,catechism ,no4 #c for the background and purpose of the series4 ,please note that there are gaps in the numbering1 and some questions are out of order1 because ,catechism ,no4 #a is essentially an abridgement of ,catechism ,no4 #b4 ,there are also minor phrasing differences in some of the questions and answers of this text compared with ,no4 #b4 ,this e-text collection is substantially based on files generously provided by http3_/_/www4catholic4net_/ with some missing material transcribed and added for this release4 ,transcriber's notes in this series are placed within braces1 and usually prefixed ,t4,n434 ,,prayers ,,the ,,lord',s ,,prayer ,our ,father1 who art in heaven1 hallowed be ,thy name3 ,thy kingdom come2 ,thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven4 ,give us this day our daily bread2 and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us3 and lead us not into temptation1 but deliver us from evil4 ,amen4 ,,the ,,angelical ,,salutation ,hail ,mary1 full of grace6 the ,lord is with thee3 blessed art thou amongst women1 and blessed is the fruit of thy womb1 ,jesus4 ,holy ,mary1 ,mother of ,god1 pray for us sinners1 now and at the hour of our death4 ,amen4 ,,the ,,apostles' ,,creed ,i believe in ,god1 the ,father ,almighty1 ,creator of heaven and earth2 and in ,jesus ,christ1 ,his only ,son1 our ,lord2 who was conceived by the ,holy ,ghost1 born of the ,virgin ,mary1 suffered under ,pontius ,pilate1 was crucified3 died1 and was buried4 ,he descended into hell3 the third day ,he arose again from the dead3 ,he ascended into heaven1 sitteth at the right hand of ,god1 the ,father ,almighty2 from thence ,he shall come to judge the living and the dead4 ,i believe in the ,holy ,ghost the ,holy ,catholic ,church1 the communion of ,saints1 the forgiveness of sins1 the resurrection of the body1 and the life everlasting4 ,amen4 ,,the ,,confiteor ,i confess to ,almighty ,god1 to blessed ,mary1 ever ,virgin1 to blessed ,michael the ,archangel1 to blessed ,john the ,baptist1 to the holy ,apostles ,peter and ,paul1 and to all the ,saints1 that ,i have sinned exceedingly in thought1 word and deed1 through my fault1 through my fault1 through my most grievous fault4 ,therefore1 ,i beseech blessed ,mary1 ever ,virgin1 blessed ,michael the ,archangel1 blessed ,john the ,baptist1 the holy ,apostles ,peter and ,paul1 and all the ,saints1 to pray to the ,lord our ,god for me4 ,may the ,almighty ,god have mercy on me1 and forgive me my sins1 and bring me to everlasting life4 ,amen4 ,may the ,almighty and merciful ,lord grant me pardon1 absolution1 and remission of all my sins4 ,amen4 ,,an ,,act ,,of ,,faith ,o my ,god6 ,i firmly believe that ,thou art one ,god in three ,divine ,persons1 ,father1 ,son1 and ,holy ,ghost2 ,i believe that ,thy ,divine ,son became man1 and died for our sins1 and that he will come to judge the living and the dead4 ,i believe these and all the truths which the ,holy ,catholic ,church teaches1 because ,thou hast revealed them1 who canst neither deceive nor be deceived4 ,,an ,,act ,,of ,,hope ,o my ,god6 relying on ,thy infinite goodness and promises1 ,i hope to obtain pardon of my sins1 the help of ,thy grace1 and life everlasting1 through the merits of ,jesus ,christ1 my ,lord and ,redeemer4 ,,an ,,act ,,of ,,love ,o my ,god6 ,i love ,thee above all things1 with my whole heart and soul1 because ,thou art all-good and worthy of all love4 ,i love my neighbor as myself for the love of ,thee4 ,i forgive all who have injured me1 and ask pardon of all whom ,i have injured4 ,,an ,,act ,,of ,,contrition ,o my ,god6 ,i am heartily sorry for having offended ,thee1 and ,i detest all my sins1 because ,i dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell1 but most of all because they offend ,thee1 my ,god1 who art all-good and deserving of all my love4 ,i firmly resolve1 with the help of ,thy grace1 to confess my sins1 to do penance1 and to amend my life4 ,,the ,,blessing ,,before ,,meals ,bless us1 ,o ,lord6 and these ,thy gifts1 which we are about to receive from ,thy bounty1 through ,christ our ,lord4 ,amen4 ,,grace ,,after ,,meals ,we give ,thee thanks for all ,thy benefits1 ,o ,almighty ,god1 who livest and reignest forever1 and may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of ,god1 rest in peace4 ,amen4 ,,the ,,manner ,,in ,,which ,a ,,lay ,,person ,,is ,,to ,,baptize ,,in ,,case ,,of ,,necessity ,pour common water on the head or face of the person to be baptized1 and say while pouring it3 ,i baptize thee in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,n4,b4 ,any person of either sex who has reached the use of reason can baptize in case of necessity1 but the same person must say the words while pouring the water4 ,,catechism ,,lesson ,,first ,,on ,,the ,,end ,,of ,,man #a4 ,q4 ,who made the world8 ,a4 ,god made the world4 #b4 ,q4 ,who is ,god8 ,a4 ,god is the ,creator of heaven and earth1 and of all things4 #c4 ,q4 ,what is man8 ,a4 ,man is a creature composed of body and soul1 and made to the image and likeness of ,god4 #f4 ,q4 ,why did ,god make you8 ,a4 ,god made me to know ,him1 to love ,him1 and to serve ,him in this world1 and to be happy with ,him forever in the next4 #i4 ,q4 ,what must we do to save our souls8 ,a4 ,to save our souls1 we must worship ,god by faith1 hope1 and charity2 that is1 we must believe in ,him1 hope in ,him1 and love ,him with all our heart4 #aj4 ,q4 ,how shall we know the things which we are to believe8 ,a4 ,we shall know the things which we are to believe from the ,catholic ,church1 through which ,god speaks to us4 #aa4 ,q4 ,where shall we find the chief truths which the ,church teaches8 ,a4 ,we shall find the chief truths which the ,church teaches in the ,apostles' ,creed4 #ab4 ,q4 ,say the ,apostles' ,creed4 ,a4 ,i believe in ,god1 the ,father ,almighty1 ,creator of heaven and earth2 and in ,jesus ,christ1 ,his only ,son1 our ,lord2 who was conceived by the ,holy ,ghost1 born of the ,virgin ,mary1 suffered under ,pontius ,pilate1 was crucified2 died1 and was buried4 ,he descended into hell3 the third day ,he arose again from the dead3 ,he ascended into heaven1 and sitteth at the right hand of ,god1 the ,father ,almighty2 from thence ,he shall come to judge the living and the dead4 ,i believe in the ,holy ,ghost1 the ,holy ,catholic ,church1 the communion of ,saints1 the forgiveness of sins1 the resurrection of the body1 and the life everlasting4 ,amen4 ,,lesson ,,second ,,on ,,god ,,and ,,his ,,perfections #ac4 ,q4 ,what is ,god8 ,a4 ,god is a spirit infinitely perfect4 #ad4 ,q4 ,had ,god a beginning8 ,a4 ,god had no beginning2 ,he always was and ,he always will be4 #ae4 ,q4 ,where is ,god8 ,a4 ,god is everywhere4 #af4 ,q4 ,if ,god is everywhere1 why do we not see ,him8 ,a4 ,we do not see ,god1 because ,he is a pure spirit and cannot be seen with bodily eyes4 #ag4 ,q4 ,does ,god see us8 ,a4 ,god sees us and watches over us4 #ah4 ,q4 ,does ,god know all things8 ,a4 ,god knows all things1 even our most secret thoughts1 words1 and actions4 #ai4 ,q4 ,can ,god do all things8 ,a4 ,god can do all things1 and nothing is hard or impossible to ,him4 #bj4 ,q4 ,is ,god just1 holy1 and merciful8 ,a4 ,god is all just1 all holy1 all merciful1 as ,he is infinitely perfect4 ,,lesson ,,third ,,on ,,the ,,unity ,,and ,,trinity ,,of ,,god #ba4 ,q4 ,is there but one ,god8 ,a4 ,yes2 there is but one ,god4 #bb4 ,q4 ,why can there be but one ,god8 ,a4 ,there can be but one ,god1 because ,god1 being supreme and infinite1 cannot have an equal4 #bc4 ,q4 ,how many ,persons are there in ,god8 ,a4 ,in ,god there are three ,divine ,persons1 really distinct1 and equal in all things--the ,father1 the ,son1 and the ,holy ,ghost4 #bd4 ,q4 ,is the ,father ,god8 ,a4 ,the ,father is ,god and the first ,person of the ,blessed ,trinity4 #be4 ,q4 ,is the ,son ,god8 ,a4 ,the ,son is ,god and the second ,person of the ,blessed ,trinity4 #bf4 ,q4 ,is the ,holy ,ghost ,god8 ,a4 ,the ,holy ,ghost is ,god and the third ,person of the ,blessed ,trinity4 #bg4 ,q4 ,what is the ,blessed ,trinity8 ,a4 ,the ,blessed ,trinity is one ,god in three ,divine ,persons4 #bi4 ,q4 ,are the three ,divine ,persons one and the same ,god8 ,a4 ,the three ,divine ,persons are one and the same ,god1 having one and the same ,divine nature4 ,,lesson ,,fourth ,,on ,,the ,,angels ,,and ,,our ,,first ,,parents #cd4 ,q4 ,which are the chief creatures of ,god8 ,a4 ,the chief creatures of ,god are men and angels4 #ce4 ,q4 ,what are angels8 ,a4 ,angels are bodiless spirits created to adore and enjoy ,god in heaven4 #ci4 ,q4 ,who were the first man and woman8 ,a4 ,the first man and woman were ,adam and ,eve4 #dj4 ,q4 ,were ,adam and ,eve innocent and holy when they came from the hand of ,god8 ,a4 ,adam and ,eve were innocent and holy when they came from the hand of ,god4 #dc4 ,q4 ,did ,adam and ,eve remain faithful to ,god8 ,a4 ,adam and ,eve did not remain faithful to ,god2 but broke ,his command by eating the forbidden fruit4 #dd4 ,q4 ,what befell ,adam and ,eve on account of their sin8 ,a4 ,adam and ,eve1 on account of their sin1 lost innocence and holiness1 and were doomed to misery and death4 #de4 ,q4 ,what evil befell us through the disobedience of our first parents8 ,a4 ,through the disobedience of our first parents we all inherit their sin and punishment1 as we should have shared in their happiness if they had remained faithful4 #dg4 ,q4 ,what is the sin called which we inherit from our first parents8 ,a4 ,the sin which we inherit from our first parents is called original sin4 #ej4 ,q4 ,was any one ever preserved from original sin8 ,a4 ,the ,blessed ,virgin ,mary1 through the merits of her ,divine ,son1 was preserved free from the guilt of original sin1 and this privilege is called her ,immaculate ,conception4 ,,lesson ,,fifth ,,on ,,sin ,,and ,,its ,,kinds #ea4 ,q4 ,is original sin the only kind of sin8 ,a4 ,original sin is not the only kind of sin2 there is another kind of sin1 which we commit ourselves1 called actual sin4 #eb4 ,q4 ,what is actual sin8 ,a4 ,actual sin is any wilful thought1 word1 deed or omission contrary to the law of ,god4 #ec4 ,q4 ,how many kinds of actual sin are there8 ,a4 ,there are two kinds of actual sin--mortal and venial4 #ed4 ,q4 ,what is mortal sin8 ,a4 ,mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of ,god4 #eg4 ,q4 ,what is venial sin8 ,a4 ,venial sin is a slight offense against the law of ,god in matters of less importance2 or in matters of great importance it is an offense committed without sufficient reflection or full consent of the will4 #ei4 ,q4 ,which are the chief sources of sin8 ,a4 ,the chief sources of sin are seven3 ,pride1 ,covetousness1 ,lust1 ,anger1 ,gluttony1 ,envy1 and ,sloth2 and they are commonly called capital sins4 ,,lesson ,,sixth ,,on ,,the ,,incarnation ,,and ,,redemption #fj4 ,q4 ,did ,god abandon man after he fell into sin8 ,a4 ,god did not abandon man after he fell into sin1 but promised him a ,redeemer1 who was to satisfy for man's sin and reopen to him the gates of heaven4 #fa4 ,q4 ,who is the ,redeemer8 ,a4 ,our ,blessed ,lord and ,saviour ,jesus ,christ is the ,redeemer of mankind4 #fb4 ,q4 ,what do you believe of ,jesus ,christ8 ,a4 ,i believe that ,jesus ,christ is the ,son of ,god1 the second ,person of the ,blessed ,trinity1 true ,god and true man4 #fi4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by the ,incarnation8 ,a4 ,by the ,incarnation ,i mean that the ,son of ,god was made man4 #gj4 ,q4 ,how was the ,son of ,god made man8 ,a4 ,the ,son of ,god was conceived and made man by the power of the ,holy ,ghost1 in the womb of the ,blessed ,virgin ,mary4 #gd4 ,q4 ,on what day was the ,son of ,god conceived and made man8 ,a4 ,the ,son of ,god was conceived and made man on ,annunciation day--the day on which the ,angel ,gabriel announced to the ,blessed ,virgin ,mary that she was to be the ,mother of ,god4 #ge4 ,q4 ,on what day was ,christ born8 ,a4 ,christ was born on ,christmas day in a stable at ,bethlehem1 over nineteen hundred years ago4 ,,lesson ,,seventh ,,on ,,our ,,lord',s ,,passion1 ,,death1 ,,resurrection1 ,,and ,,ascension #gh4 ,q4 ,what did ,jesus ,christ suffer8 ,a4 ,jesus ,christ suffered a bloody sweat1 a cruel scourging1 was crowned with thorns1 and was crucified4 #gi4 ,q4 ,on what day did ,christ die8 ,a4 ,christ died on ,good ,friday4 #hc4 ,q4 ,why did ,christ suffer and die8 ,a4 ,christ suffered and died for our sins4 #hi4 ,q4 ,on what day did ,christ rise from the dead8 ,a4 ,christ rose from the dead1 glorious and immortal1 on ,easter ,sunday1 the third day after ,his death4 #ia4 ,q4 ,after ,christ had remained forty days on earth1 whither did ,he go8 ,a4 ,after forty days ,christ ascended into heaven1 and the day on which ,he ascended into heaven is called ,ascension day4 ,,lesson ,,eighth ,,on ,,the ,,holy ,,ghost ,,and ,,his ,,descent ,,upon ,,the ,,apostles #id4 ,q4 ,who is the ,holy ,ghost8 ,a4 ,the ,holy ,ghost is the third ,person of the ,blessed ,trinity4 #ig4 ,q4 ,on what day did the ,holy ,ghost come down upon the ,apostles8 ,a4 ,the ,holy ,ghost came down upon the ,apostles ten days after the ,ascension of our ,lord2 and the day on which ,he came down upon the ,apostles is called ,whitsunday1 or ,pentecost4 #ii4 ,q4 ,who sent the ,holy ,ghost upon the ,apostles8 ,a4 ,our ,lord ,jesus ,christ sent the ,holy ,ghost upon the ,apostles4 #ajj4 ,q4 ,why did ,christ send the ,holy ,ghost8 ,a4 ,christ sent the ,holy ,ghost to sanctify ,his ,church1 to enlighten and strengthen the ,apostles1 and to enable them to preach the ,gospel4 ,,lesson ,,ninth ,,on ,,the ,,effects ,,of ,,the ,,redemption #ajb4 ,q4 ,which are the chief effects of the ,redemption8 ,a4 ,the chief effects of the ,redemption are two3 ,the satisfaction of ,god's justice by ,christ's sufferings and death1 and the gaining of grace for men4 #ajc4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by grace8 ,a4 ,by grace ,i mean a supernatural gift of ,god bestowed on us1 through the merits of ,jesus ,christ1 for our salvation4 #ajd4 ,q4 ,how many kinds of grace are there8 ,a4 ,there are two kinds of grace1 sanctifying grace and actual grace4 #aje4 ,q4 ,what is sanctifying grace8 ,a4 ,sanctifying grace is that grace which makes the soul holy and pleasing to ,god4 #aaj4 ,q4 ,what is actual grace8 ,a4 ,actual grace is that help of ,god which enlightens our mind and moves our will to shun evil and do good4 ,t4,n43 ,the above question is out of numerical order in the printed source of ,baltimore ,catechism ,no4 #a4 #ajg4 ,q4 ,what is ,faith8 ,a4 ,faith is a ,divine virtue by which we firmly believe the truths which ,god has revealed4 #ajh4 ,q4 ,what is ,hope8 ,a4 ,hope is a ,divine virtue by which we firmly trust that ,god will give us eternal life and the means to obtain it4 #aji4 ,q4 ,what is ,charity8 ,a4 ,charity is a ,divine virtue by which we love ,god above all things for ,his own sake1 and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of ,god4 ,,lesson ,,tenth ,,on ,,the ,,church #aad4 ,q4 ,which are the means instituted by our ,lord to enable men at all times to share in the fruits of the ,redemption8 ,a4 ,the means instituted by our ,lord to enable men at all times to share in the fruits of ,his ,redemption are the ,church and the ,sacraments4 #aae4 ,q4 ,what is the ,church8 ,a4 ,the ,church is the congregation of all those who profess the faith of ,christ1 partake of the same ,sacraments1 and are governed by their lawful pastors under one visible ,head4 #aaf4 ,q4 ,who is the invisible ,head of the ,church8 ,a4 ,jesus ,christ is the invisible ,head of the ,church4 #aag4 ,q4 ,who is the visible ,head of the ,church8 ,a4 ,our ,holy ,father the ,pope1 the ,bishop of ,rome1 is the ,vicar of ,christ on earth1 and the visible ,head of the ,church4 #abh4 ,q4 ,has the ,church any marks by which it may be known8 ,a4 ,the ,church has four marks by which it may be known3 it is ,one2 it is ,holy2 it is ,catholic2 it is ,apostolic4 #acc4 ,q4 ,in which ,church are these marks found8 ,a4 ,these marks are found in the ,holy ,roman ,catholic ,church alone4 ,,lesson ,,eleventh ,,on ,,the ,,sacraments ,,in ,,general #acf4 ,q4 ,what is a ,sacrament8 ,a4 ,a ,sacrament is an outward sign instituted by ,christ to give grace4 #acg4 ,q4 ,how many ,sacraments are there8 ,a4 ,there are seven ,sacraments3 ,baptism1 ,confirmation1 ,holy ,eucharist1 ,penance1 ,extreme ,unction1 ,holy ,orders1 and ,matrimony4 #ach4 ,q4 ,whence have the ,sacraments the power of giving grace8 ,a4 ,the ,sacraments have the power of giving grace from the merits of ,jesus ,christ4 #adg4 ,q4 ,do the ,sacraments always give grace8 ,a4 ,the ,sacraments always give grace1 if we receive them with the right dispositions4 #adh4 ,q4 ,can we receive the ,sacraments more than once8 ,a4 ,we can receive the ,sacraments more than once1 except ,baptism1 ,confirmation1 and ,holy ,orders4 ,,lesson ,,twelfth ,,on ,,baptism #aeb4 ,q4 ,what is ,baptism8 ,a4 ,baptism is a ,sacrament which cleanses us from original sin1 makes us ,christians1 children of ,god1 and heirs of heaven4 #aec4 ,q4 ,are actual sins ever remitted by ,baptism8 ,a4 ,actual sins and all the punishment due to them are remitted by ,baptism1 if the person baptized be guilty of any1 and is rightly disposed4 #aed4 ,q4 ,is ,baptism necessary to salvation8 ,a4 ,baptism is necessary to salvation1 because without it we cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven4 #aee4 ,q4 ,who can administer ,baptism8 ,a4 ,the priest is the ordinary minister of ,baptism2 but in case of necessity any one who has the use of reason may baptize4 #aef4 ,q4 ,how is ,baptism given8 ,a4 ,whoever baptizes should pour water on the head of the person to be baptized1 and say1 while pouring the water3 ,i baptize thee in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,,lesson ,,thirteenth ,,on ,,confirmation #aff4 ,q4 ,what is ,confirmation8 ,a4 ,confirmation is a ,sacrament through which we receive the ,holy ,ghost to make us strong and perfect ,christians and soldiers of ,jesus ,christ4 #afg4 ,q4 ,who administers ,confirmation8 ,a4 ,the bishop is the ordinary minister of ,confirmation4 #afh4 ,q4 ,how does the bishop give ,confirmation8 ,a4 ,the bishop extends his hands over those who are to be confirmed1 prays that they may receive the ,holy ,ghost1 and anoints the forehead of each with holy chrism in the form of a cross4 #agj4 ,q4 ,what does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms8 ,a4 ,in anointing the person he confirms the bishop says3 ,i sign thee with the sign of the cross1 and ,i confirm thee with the chrism of salvation1 in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 #agc4 ,q4 ,to receive ,confirmation worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace8 ,a4 ,to receive ,confirmation worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace4 #agc;a4 ,q4 ,what is a state of grace8 ,a4 ,a state of grace is freedom from mortal sin4 ,t4,n43 ,the above question is numbered #agd in the printed source1 but a different question is given in its place in ,baltimore ,catechism ,nos4 #b and #d1 where the topic is covered in ,q4 #ee and elsewhere4 #age4 ,q4 ,is it a sin to neglect ,confirmation8 ,a4 ,it is a sin to neglect ,confirmation1 especially in these evil days when faith and morals are exposed to so many and such violent temptations4 ,,lesson ,,fourteenth ,,on ,,the ,,sacrament ,,of ,,penance #ahg4 ,q4 ,what is the ,sacrament of ,penance8 ,a4 ,penance is a ,sacrament in which the sins committed after ,baptism are forgiven4 #aia4 ,q4 ,what must we do to receive the ,sacrament of ,penance worthily8 ,a4 ,to receive the ,sacrament of ,penance worthily we must do five things3 #a4 ,we must examine our conscience4 #b4 ,we must have sorrow for our sins4 #c4 ,we must make a firm resolution never more to offend ,god4 #d4 ,we must confess our sins to the priest4 #e4 ,we must accept the penance which the priest gives us4 #aib4 ,q4 ,what is the examination of conscience8 ,a4 ,the examination of conscience is an earnest effort to recall to mind all the sins we have committed since our last worthy confession4 ,,lesson ,,fifteenth ,,on ,,contrition #aie4 ,q4 ,what is contrition1 or sorrow for sin8 ,a4 ,contrition1 or sorrow for sin1 is a hatred of sin and a true grief of the soul for having offended ,god1 with a firm purpose of sinning no more4 #bja4 ,q4 ,why should we be sorry for our sins8 ,a4 ,we should be sorry for our sins1 because sin is the greatest of evils and an offense against ,god our ,creator1 ,preserver1 and ,redeemer1 and because mortal sin shuts us out of heaven and condemns us to the eternal pains of hell4 #bjf4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by a firm purpose of sinning no more8 ,a4 ,by a firm purpose of sinning no more ,i mean a fixed resolve not only to avoid all mortal sin1 but also its near occasions4 #bjg4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by the near occasions of sin8 ,a4 ,by the near occasions of sin ,i mean all the persons1 places1 and things that may easily lead us into sin4 ,,lesson ,,sixteenth ,,on ,,confession #bjh4 ,q4 ,what is ,confession8 ,a4 ,confession is the telling of our sins to a duly authorized priest1 for the purpose of obtaining forgiveness4 #bji4 ,q4 ,what sins are we bound to confess8 ,a4 ,we are bound to confess all our mortal sins1 but it is well also to confess our venial sins4 #bad4 ,q4 ,what should we do if we cannot remember the number of our sins8 ,a4 ,if we cannot remember the number of our sins1 we should tell the number as nearly as possible4 #baf4 ,q4 ,is it a grievous offense wilfully to conceal a mortal sin in ,confession8 ,a4 ,it is a grievous offense wilfully to conceal a mortal sin in ,confession1 because we thereby tell a lie to the ,holy ,ghost1 and make our ,confession worthless4 #bag4 ,q4 ,what must he do who has wilfully concealed a mortal sin in ,confession8 ,a4 ,he who has wilfully concealed a mortal sin in ,confession must not only confess it1 but must also repeat all the sins he has committed since his last worthy ,confession4 #bah4 ,q4 ,why does the priest give us a penance after ,confession8 ,a4 ,the priest gives us a penance after ,confession that we may satisfy ,god for the temporal punishment due to our sins4 ,,lesson ,,seventeenth ,,on ,,indulgences #bca4 ,q4 ,what is an ,indulgence8 ,a4 ,an ,indulgence is the remission in whole or in part of the temporal punishment due to sin4 #bcc4 ,q4 ,how many kinds of ,indulgences are there8 ,a4 ,there are two kinds of ,indulgences--,plenary and ,partial4 #bcd4 ,q4 ,what is a ,plenary ,indulgence8 ,a4 ,a ,plenary ,indulgence is the full remission of the temporal punishment due to sin4 #bce4 ,q4 ,what is a ,partial ,indulgence8 ,a4 ,a ,partial ,indulgence is the remission of a part of the temporal punishment due to sin4 #bcg4 ,q4 ,what must we do to gain an ,indulgence8 ,a4 ,to gain an ,indulgence we must be in the state of grace and perform the works enjoined4 ,,lesson ,,eighteenth ,,on ,,the ,,holy ,,eucharist #bch4 ,q4 ,what is the ,holy ,eucharist8 ,a4 ,the ,holy ,eucharist is the ,sacrament which contains the body and blood1 soul and divinity1 of our ,lord ,jesus ,christ under the appearances of bread and wine4 #bde4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by the appearances of bread and wine8 ,a4 ,by the appearances of bread and wine ,i mean the figure1 the color1 the taste1 and whatever appears to the senses4 #bdi4 ,q4 ,when did ,christ give ,his priests the power to change bread and wine into ,his body and blood8 ,a4 ,christ gave ,his priests the power to change bread and wine into ,his body and blood when ,he said to the ,apostles1 ,do this for a commemoration of ,me4 #bej4 ,q4 ,how do the priests exercise this power of changing bread and wine into the body and blood of ,christ8 ,a4 ,the priests exercise this power of changing bread and wine into the body and blood of ,christ through the words of consecration in the ,mass1 which are the words of ,christ3 ,this is ,my body2 this is ,my blood4 ,,lesson ,,ninteenth ,,on ,,the ,,ends ,,for ,,which ,,the ,,holy ,,eucharist ,,was ,,instituted #bea4 ,q4 ,why did ,christ institute the ,holy ,eucharist8 ,a4 ,christ instituted the ,holy ,eucharist-- #a4 ,to unite us to ,himself and to nourish our soul with ,his body and blood4 #b4 ,to increase sanctifying grace and all virtues in our soul4 #c4 ,to lessen our evil inclinations4 #d4 ,to be a pledge of everlasting life4 #e4 ,to fit our bodies for a glorious resurrection4 #f4 ,to continue the sacrifice of the cross in ,his ,church4 #bec4 ,q4 ,what is ,holy ,communion8 ,a4 ,holy ,communion is the receiving of the body and blood of ,christ4 #bed4 ,q4 ,what is necessary to make a good ,communion8 ,a4 ,to make a good ,communion it is necessary to be in the state of grace and to be fasting for one hour from food and all drinks1 except water4 ,this answer has been changed in the #aigg edition to bring it up to date with the current rules4 #bee4 ,q4 ,does he who receives ,communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of ,christ8 ,a4 ,he who receives ,communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of ,christ1 but does not receive ,his grace1 and he commits a great sacrilege4 ,,lesson ,,twentieth ,,on ,,the ,,sacrifice ,,of ,,the ,,mass #bfb4 ,q4 ,when are the bread and wine changed into the body and blood of ,christ8 ,a4 ,the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of ,christ at the consecration in the ,mass4 #bfc4 ,q4 ,what is the ,mass8 ,a4 ,the ,mass is the unbloody sacrifice of the body and blood of ,christ4 #bfe4 ,q4 ,is the ,mass the same sacrifice as that of the cross8 ,a4 ,the ,mass is the same sacrifice as that of the cross4 #bfi4 ,q4 ,how should we assist at ,mass8 ,a4 ,we should assist at ,mass with great interior recollection and piety1 and with every outward mark of respect and devotion4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,first ,,on ,,extreme ,,unction ,,and ,,holy ,,orders #bga4 ,q4 ,what is the ,sacrament of ,extreme ,unction8 ,a4 ,extreme ,unction is the ,sacrament which1 through the anointing and prayer of the priest1 gives health and strength to the soul1 and sometimes to the body1 when we are in danger of death from sickness4 #bgd4 ,q4 ,which are the effects of the ,sacrament of ,extreme ,unction8 ,a4 ,the effects of ,extreme ,unction are3 #ast1 to comfort us in the pains of sickness and to strengthen us against temptation2 #b;d1 to remit venial sins and to cleanse our soul from the remains of sin2 #c;d1 to restore us to health1 when ,god sees fit4 #bgh4 ,q4 ,what is the ,sacrament of ,holy ,orders8 ,a4 ,holy ,orders is a ,sacrament by which bishops1 priests1 and other ministers of the ,church are ordained and receive the power and grace to perform their sacred duties4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,second ,,on ,,matrimony #bhb4 ,q4 ,what is the ,sacrament of ,matrimony8 ,a4 ,the ,sacrament of ,matrimony is the ,sacrament which unites a ,christian man and woman in lawful marriage4 #bhe4 ,q4 ,which are the effects of the ,sacrament of ,matrimony8 ,a4 ,the effects of the ,sacrament of ,matrimony are3 #ast1 to sanctify the love of husband and wife2 #b;d1 to give them grace to bear with each other's weaknesses2 #c;d1 to enable them to bring up their children in the fear and love of ,god4 #bhf4 ,q4 ,to receive the ,sacrament of matrimony worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace8 ,a4 ,to receive the ,sacrament of ,matrimony worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace1 and it is necessary also to comply with the laws of the ,church4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,third ,,on ,,the ,,sacramentals #bib4 ,q4 ,what is a sacramental8 ,a4 ,a sacramental is anything set apart or blessed by the ,church to excite good thoughts and to increase devotion1 and through these movements of the heart to remit venial sin4 #bid4 ,q4 ,which is the chief sacramental used in the ,church8 ,a4 ,the chief sacramental used in the ,church is the sign of the cross4 #bie4 ,q4 ,how do we make the sign of the cross8 ,a4 ,we make the sign of the cross by putting the right hand to the forehead1 then on the breast1 and then to the left and right shoulders1 saying1 ,in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,amen4 #bif4 ,q4 ,why do we make the sign of the cross8 ,a4 ,we make the sign of the cross to show that we are ,christians and to profess our belief in the chief mysteries of our religion4 #cjj4 ,q4 ,what other sacramental is in very frequent use8 ,a4 ,another sacramental in very frequent use is holy water4 #cja4 ,q4 ,what is holy water8 ,a4 ,holy water is water blessed by the priest with solemn prayer to beg ,god's blessing on those who use it1 and protection from the powers of darkness4 #cjb4 ,q4 ,are there other sacramentals besides the sign of the cross and holy water8 ,a4 ,besides the sign of the cross and holy water there are many other sacramentals1 such as blessed candles1 ashes1 palms1 crucifixes1 images of the ,blessed ,virgin and of the saints1 rosaries and scapulars4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,fourth ,,on ,,prayer #cjc4 ,q4 ,is there any other means of obtaining ,god's grace than the ,sacraments8 ,a4 ,there is another means of obtaining ,god's grace1 and it is prayer4 #cjd4 ,q4 ,what is prayer8 ,a4 ,prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to ,god to adore ,him1 to thank ,him for ,his benefits1 to ask ,his forgiveness1 and to beg of ,him all the graces we need1 whether for soul or body4 #cje4 ,q4 ,is prayer necessary to salvation8 ,a4 ,prayer is necessary to salvation1 and without it no one having the use of reason can be saved4 #cjf4 ,q4 ,at what particular times should we pray8 ,a4 ,we should pray particularly on ,sundays and holydays1 every morning and night1 in all dangers1 temptations1 and afflictions4 #cjh4 ,q4 ,which are the prayers most recommended to us8 ,a4 ,the prayers most recommended to us are the ,lord's ,prayer1 the ,hail ,mary1 the ,apostles' ,creed1 the ,confiteor1 and the ,acts of ,faith1 ,hope1 ,love and ,contrition4 #cji4 ,q4 ,are prayers said with distractions of any avail8 ,a4 ,prayers said with wilful distractions are of no avail4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,fifth ,,on ,,the ,,commandments ,,of ,,god #caj4 ,q4 ,is it enough to belong to ,god's ,church in order to be saved8 ,a4 ,it is not enough to belong to the ,church in order to be saved1 but we must also keep the ,commandments of ,god and of the ,church4 #cac4 ,q4 ,which are the ,commandments of ,god8 ,a4 ,the ,commandments of ,god are these ten3 #a4 ,i am the ,lord thy ,god4 ,thou shalt not have strange gods before ,me4 #b4 ,thou shalt not take the name of the ,lord thy ,god in vain4 #c4 ,remember thou keep holy the ,sabbath day4 #d4 ,honor thy father and thy mother4 #e4 ,thou shalt not kill4 #f4 ,thou shalt not commit adultery4 #g4 ,thou shalt not steal4 #h4 ,thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor4 #i4 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife4 #aj4 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,sixth ,,on ,,the ,,first ,,commandment #cae4 ,q4 ,what is the first ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the first ,commandment is3 ,i am the ,lord thy ,god3 thou shalt not have strange gods before ,me4 #cag4 ,q4 ,how do we adore ,god8 ,a4 ,we adore ,god by faith1 hope1 and love1 by prayer and sacrifice4 #cah4 ,q4 ,how may the first ,commandment be broken8 ,a4 ,the first ,commandment may be broken by giving to a creature the honor which belongs to ,god alone2 by false worship2 and by attributing to a creature a perfection which belongs to ,god alone4 #cbj4 ,q4 ,are sins against faith1 hope1 and charity also sins against the first ,commandment8 ,a4 ,sins against faith1 hope1 and charity are also sins against the first ,commandment4 #cba4 ,q4 ,how does a person sin against faith8 ,a4 ,a person sins against faith3 #ast1 by not trying to know what ,god has taught2 #b;d1 by refusing to believe all that ,god has taught2 #c;d1 by neglecting to profess his belief in what ,god has taught4 #cbf4 ,q4 ,are we obliged to make open profession of our faith8 ,a4 ,we are obliged to make open profession of our faith as often as ,god's honor1 our neighbor's spiritual good1 or our own requires it4 #cbg4 ,q4 ,which are the sins against hope8 ,a4 ,the sins against hope are presumption and despair4 #cbh4 ,q4 ,what is presumption8 ,a4 ,presumption is a rash expectation of salvation without making proper use of the necessary means to obtain it4 #cbi4 ,q4 ,what is despair8 ,a4 ,despair is the loss of hope in ,god's mercy4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,seventh ,,the ,,first ,,commandment--,,on ,,the ,,honor ,,and ,,invocation ,,of ,,saints #cca4 ,q4 ,does the first ,commandment forbid the honoring of the saints8 ,a4 ,the first ,commandment does not forbid the honoring of the saints1 but rather approves of it1 because by honoring the saints1 who are the chosen friends of ,god1 we honor ,god ,himself4 #ccb4 ,q4 ,does the first ,commandment forbid us to pray to the saints8 ,a4 ,the first ,commandment does not forbid us to pray to the saints4 #ccc4 ,q4 ,what do we mean by praying to the saints8 ,a4 ,by praying to the saints we mean the asking of their help and prayers4 #cdj4 ,q4 ,does the first ,commandment forbid us to honor relics8 ,a4 ,the first ,commandment does not forbid us to honor relics1 because relics are the bodies of the saints or objects directly connected with them or with our ,lord4 #cda4 ,q4 ,does the first ,commandment forbid the making of images8 ,a4 ,the first ,commandment does forbid the making of images if they are made to be adored as gods1 but it does not forbid the making of them to put us in mind of ,jesus ,christ1 ,his ,blessed ,mother1 and the saints4 #cdb4 ,q4 ,is it right to show respect to the pictures and images of ,christ and ,his saints8 ,a4 ,it is right to show respect to the pictures and images of ,christ and ,his saints1 because they are the representations and memorials of them4 #cdc4 ,q4 ,is it allowed to pray to the crucifix or to the images and relics of the saints8 ,a4 ,it is not allowed to pray to the crucifix or images and relics of the saints1 for they have no life1 nor power to help us1 nor sense to hear us4 #cdd4 ,q4 ,why do we pray before the crucifix and the images and relics of the saints8 ,a4 ,we pray before the crucifix and images and relics of the saints because they enliven our devotion by exciting pious affections and desires1 and by reminding us of ,christ and of the saints1 that we may imitate their virtues4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,eighth ,,from ,,the ,,second ,,to ,,the ,,fourth ,,commandment #cde4 ,q4 ,what is the second ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the second ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not take the name of the ,lord thy ,god in vain4 #cdf4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the second ,commandment8 ,a4 ,we are commanded by the second ,commandment to speak with reverence of ,god and of the saints1 and of all holy things1 and to keep our lawful oaths and vows4 #cdg4 ,q4 ,what is an oath8 ,a4 ,an oath is the calling upon ,god to witness the truth of what we say4 #cej4 ,q4 ,what is a vow8 ,a4 ,a vow is a deliberate promise made to ,god to do something that is pleasing to ,him4 #cea4 ,q4 ,is it a sin not to fulfill our vows8 ,a4 ,not to fulfill our vows is a sin1 mortal or venial1 according to the nature of the vow and the intention we had in making it4 #ceb4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the second ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the second ,commandment forbids all false1 rash1 unjust1 and unnecessary oaths1 blasphemy1 cursing1 and profane words4 #cec4 ,q4 ,what is the third ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the third ,commandment is3 ,remember thou keep holy the ,sabbath day4 #cee4 ,q4 ,how are we to worship ,god on ,sundays and holydays of obligation8 ,a4 ,we are to worship ,god on ,sundays and holydays of obligation by hearing ,mass1 by prayer1 and by other good works4 #ceh4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the third ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the third ,commandment forbids all unnecessary servile work and whatever else may hinder the due observance of the ,lord's day4 #cei4 ,q4 ,what are servile works8 ,a4 ,servile works are those which require labor rather of body than of mind4 #cfj4 ,q4 ,are servile works on ,sunday ever lawful8 ,a4 ,servile works are lawful on ,sunday when the honor of ,god1 the good of our neighbor1 or necessity requires them4 ,,lesson ,,twenty-,,ninth ,,from ,,the ,,fourth ,,to ,,the ,,seventh ,,commandment #cfa4 ,q4 ,what is the fourth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the fourth ,commandment is3 ,honor thy father and thy mother4 #cfb4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the fourth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,we are commanded by the fourth ,commandment to honor1 love1 and obey our parents in all that is not sin4 #cfc4 ,q4 ,are we bound to honor and obey others than our parents8 ,a4 ,we are also bound to honor and obey our bishops1 pastors1 magistrates1 teachers1 and other lawful superiors4 #cfe4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the fourth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the fourth ,commandment forbids all disobedience1 contempt1 and stubbornness towards our parents or lawful superiors4 #cff4 ,q4 ,what is the fifth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the fifth ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not kill4 #cfg4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the fifth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,we are commanded by the fifth ,commandment to live in peace and union with our neighbor1 to respect his rights1 to seek his spiritual and bodily welfare1 and to take proper care of our own life and health4 #cfh4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the fifth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the fifth ,commandment forbids all wilful murder1 fighting1 anger1 hatred1 revenge1 and bad example4 #cfi4 ,q4 ,what is the sixth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the sixth ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not commit adultery4 #cgj4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the sixth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,we are commanded by the sixth ,commandment to be pure in thought and modest in all our looks1 words1 and actions4 #cga4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the sixth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the sixth commandment forbids all unchaste freedom with another's wife or husband2 also all immodesty with ourselves or others in looks1 dress1 words1 or actions4 #cgb4 ,q4 ,does the sixth ,commandment forbid the reading of bad and immodest books and newspapers8 ,a4 ,the sixth ,commandment does forbid the reading of bad and immodest books and newspapers4 ,,lesson ,,thirtieth ,,from ,,the ,,seventh ,,to ,,the ,,end ,,of ,,the ,,tenth ,,commandment #cgc4 ,q4 ,what is the seventh ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the seventh ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not steal4 #cgd4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the seventh ,commandment8 ,a4 ,by the seventh ,commandment we are commanded to give to all men what belongs to them and to respect their property4 #cge4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the seventh ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the seventh ,commandment forbids all unjust taking or keeping what belongs to another4 #cgf4 ,q4 ,are we bound to restore ill-gotten goods8 ,a4 ,we are bound to restore ill-gotten goods1 or the value of them1 as far as we are able2 otherwise we cannot be forgiven4 #cgg4 ,q4 ,are we obliged to repair the damage we have unjustly caused8 ,a4 ,we are bound to repair the damage we have unjustly caused4 #cgh4 ,q4 ,what is the eighth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the eighth ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor4 #cgi4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the eighth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,we are commanded by the eighth ,commandment to speak the truth in all things1 and to be careful of the honor and reputation of every one4 #chj4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the eighth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the eighth ,commandment forbids all rash judgments1 backbiting1 slanders1 and lies4 #chb4 ,q4 ,what is the ninth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the ninth ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife4 #chc4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the ninth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,we are commanded by the ninth ,commandment to keep ourselves pure in thought and desire4 #chd4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the ninth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the ninth ,commandment forbids unchaste thoughts1 desires of another's wife or husband1 and all other unlawful impure thoughts and desires4 #chf4 ,q4 ,what is the tenth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the tenth ,commandment is3 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods4 #chg4 ,q4 ,what are we commanded by the tenth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,by the tenth ,commandment we are commanded to be content with what we have1 and to rejoice in our neighbor's welfare4 #chh4 ,q4 ,what is forbidden by the tenth ,commandment8 ,a4 ,the tenth ,commandment forbids all desires to take or keep wrongfully what belongs to another4 ,,lesson ,,thirty-,,first ,,on ,,the ,,first ,,and ,,second ,,commandments ,,of ,,the ,,church #chi4 ,q4 ,which are the chief commandments of the ,church8 ,a4 ,the chief commandments of the ,church are six3 #a4 ,to hear ,mass on ,sundays and holydays of obligation4 #b4 ,to fast and abstain on the days appointed4 #c4 ,to confess at least once a year4 #d4 ,to receive the ,holy ,eucharist during the ,easter time4 #e4 ,to contribute to the support of our pastors4 #f4 ,not to marry persons who are not ,catholics1 or who are related to us within the third degree of kindred1 nor privately without witnesses1 nor to solemnize marriage at forbidden times4 #cij4 ,q4 ,is it a mortal sin not to hear ,mass on a ,sunday or a holyday of obligation8 ,a4 ,it is a mortal sin not to hear ,mass on a ,sunday or a holyday of obligation unless we are excused for a serious reason4 ,they also commit a mortal sin who1 having others under their charge1 hinder them from hearing ,mass1 without a sufficient reason4 #cic4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by fast-days8 ,a4 ,by fast-days ,i mean days on which we are allowed but one full meal4 #cid4 ,q4 ,what do you mean by days of abstinence8 ,a4 ,by days of abstinence1 ,i mean days on which we are forbidden to eat flesh-meat1 but are allowed the usual number of meals4 #cie4 ,q4 ,why does the ,church command us to fast and abstain8 ,a4 ,the ,church commands us to fast and abstain in order that we may mortify our passions and satisfy for our sins4 ,,lesson ,,thirty-,,second ,,on ,,the ,,third1 ,,fourth1 ,,fifth ,,and ,,sixth ,,commandments ,,of ,,the ,,church #cig4 ,q4 ,what is meant by the command of confessing at least once a year8 ,a4 ,by the command of confessing at least once a year is meant that we are obliged1 under pain of mortal sin1 to go to ,confession within the year4 #djj4 ,q4 ,what sin does he commit who neglects to receive ,communion during the ,easter time8 ,a4 ,he who neglects to receive ,communion during the ,easter time commits a mortal sin4 #dja4 ,q4 ,what is the ,easter time8 ,a4 ,the ,easter time is1 in this country1 the time between the first ,sunday of ,lent and ,trinity ,sunday4 #djb4 ,q4 ,are we obliged to contribute to the support of our pastors8 ,a4 ,we are obliged to contribute to the support of our pastors1 and to bear our share in the expenses of the ,church and school4 ,,lesson ,,thirty-,,third ,,on ,,the ,,last ,,judgment ,,and ,,the ,,resurrection1 ,,hell1 ,,purgatory1 ,,and ,,heaven #djh4 ,q4 ,when will ,christ judge us8 ,a4 ,christ will judge us immediately after our death1 and on the last day4 #dji4 ,q4 ,what is the judgment called which we have to undergo immediately after death8 ,a4 ,the judgment we have to undergo immediately after death is called the ,particular ,judgment4 #daj4 ,q4 ,what is the judgment called which all men have to undergo on the last day8 ,a4 ,the judgment which all men have to undergo on the last day is called the ,general ,judgment4 #dab4 ,q4 ,what are the rewards or punishments appointed for men's souls after the ,particular ,judgment8 ,a4 ,the rewards or punishments appointed for men's souls after the ,particular ,judgment are ,heaven1 ,purgatory1 and ,hell4 #dac4 ,q4 ,what is ,hell8 ,a4 ,hell is a state to which the wicked are condemned1 and in which they are deprived of the sight of ,god for all eternity1 and are in dreadful torments4 #dad4 ,q4 ,what is ,purgatory8 ,a4 ,purgatory is a state in which those suffer for a time who die guilty of venial sins1 or without having satisfied for the punishment due to their sins4 #dag4 ,q4 ,will our bodies share in the reward or punishment of our souls8 ,a4 ,our bodies will share in the reward or punishment of our souls1 because through the resurrection they will again be united to them4 #dbj4 ,q4 ,what is ,heaven8 ,a4 ,heaven is the state of everlasting life in which we see ,god face to face1 are made like unto ,him in glory1 and enjoy eternal happiness4 ,,morning ,,prayers ,as soon as you awake1 think of ,god4 ,make the ,sign of the ,cross and say3 ,in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,amen4 ,then dress quickly and kneel down4 ,now say the ,our ,father1 the ,hail ,mary1 the ,apostles' ,creed1 the ,confiteor and the ,acts of ,faith1 ,hope1 ,love and ,contrition which you have probably memorized4 ,if you do not know them by heart you will find them on pages #b-d4 ,then if you have time also say the following prayers3 ,,to ,,the ,,blessed ,,virgin4 ,my ,lady1 and my ,mother1 remember ,i am thine2 protect and defend me as thy property and possession4 ,,to ,,saint ,,joseph4 ,saint ,joseph1 model and patron of those who love the ,sacred ,heart of ,jesus1 pray for us4 ,,to ,,the ,,guardian ,,angel4 ,angel of ,god1 my guardian dear1 ,to whom ,his love commits me here1 ,ever this day be at my side1 ,to light and guard1 to rule and guide4 ,amen4 ,god bless ,papa and ,mamma4 ,god bless ,brothers and ,sisters1 and all my friends4 ,god bless me1 and make me a good child4 ,,for ,,the ,,faithful ,,departed4 ,eternal rest give unto them1 ,o ,lord4 ,and let perpetual light shine upon them4 ,may they rest in peace4 ,amen4 ,glory be to the ,father1 and to the ,son1 and to the ,holy ,ghost4 ,as it was in the beginning1 is now1 and ever shall be1 world without end4 ,amen4 ,make the ,sign of the ,cross4 ,,evening ,,prayers ,never go to bed without thanking ,god for all the benefits you have received during the day and during your whole life4 ,kneel down4 ,make the ,sign of the ,cross4 ,then say the ,our ,father1 ,hail ,mary1 the ,apostles' ,creed1 the ,confiteor1 and ,glory be4 ,now think how you have acted during the day4 ,are there any big sins on your soul8 ,any little sins8 ,try to tell ,jesus how sorry you are for all your sins1 and say the ,act of ,contrition 7page #d74 ,jesus1 ,mary1 ,joseph1 ,i give you my heart and my soul4 ,jesus1 ,mary1 ,joseph1 assist me in my last agony4 ,jesus1 ,mary1 ,joseph1 may ,i breathe forth my soul in peace with you4 ,o my ,god1 bless my father1 mother1 and all my relatives and friends4 ,may the souls of the faithful departed1 through the mercy of ,god1 rest in peace4 ,amen4 ,bless yourself with holy water4 ,in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,amen4 ,,prayers ,,for ,,mass ,the ,mass prayers are an arrangement of those contained in ,father ,finn's ,prayer ,book for ,catholic ,youth 7also known as ,father ,finn's ,boys' and ,girls' ,prayer ,book74 ,they follow closely in simplified language the spirit and liturgy of the ,ordinary of the ,mass1 so that children will become readily accustomed to using the ,church's own prayers and follow the priest at the altar4 ,the rubrics when to sit1 stand or kneel at ,low ,mass are given4 ,if it is found desirable to have the children recite prayers aloud and in unison at ,mass1 certain parts suitable for this purpose are marked with an asterisk 79974 ,remember that the church is the house of ,god1 where the living ,god dwells4 ,and where ,god is1 ,his holy angels too are present4 ,in church1 therefore1 be reverent and modest in your behavior1 and always be in time4 ,when you enter1 bless yourself with holy water and go quietly to your seat1 genuflect on your right knee and enter the pew4 ,,prayer ,,before ,,mass ,o my ,god1 ,i am only a child2 help me to be attentive1 and to pray with all my heart during this holy ,mass4 ,the priest comes out to begin ,mass4 ,stand ,the priest carries in his hands the chalice1 covered with a cloth4 ,the priest goes up to the middle of the altar1 and sets down the chalice4 ,then he goes to the right side and opens the book4 ,after that he comes down to the foot of the altar1 and makes the ,sign of the ,cross4 ,,the ,,mass ,,of ,,the ,,catechumens 7,from the ,beginning to the ,offertory7 ,kneel 99,in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,amen4 99,i will go in to the altar of ,god1 to ,god ,who gives joy to my youth4 99,judge me1 ,o ,god4 ,keep me safe from all evil4 ,glory be to the ,father1 and to the ,son and to the ,holy ,ghost4 ,as it was in the beginning1 is now and ever shall be1 world without end4 ,amen4 ,i will go in to the altar of ,god4 ,to ,god ,who gives joy to my youth4 ,here the priest makes the ,sign of the ,cross4 ,our help is in the name of the ,lord4 ,who made heaven and earth4 ,the priest1 bowing down1 says the ,confiteor4 ,then the altar-boys bow and say it after him4 ,read it as on p4 #b4 ,the priest goes up to the altar and says3 ,o ,lord1 we beg ,you1 by the goodness of ,your saints whose relics are here1 and of all ,your saints1 to forgive us all our sins4 ,,the ,,introit ,,and ,,kyrie ,,eleison ,the priest goes to the right side of the altar and reads from the book4 ,then going back to the middle of the altar he says the ,kyrie ,eleison4 ,,the ,,gloria ,glory be to ,god on high1 and on earth peace to men of good will4 ,we praise ,you4 ,we bless ,you4 ,we glorify ,you4 ,we give ,you thanks for ,your great glory1 ,o ,lord ,god1 heavenly ,king1 ,god the ,father almighty4 ,o ,lord ,god1 ,son of the ,father1 ,who take away the sins of the world1 have mercy on us4 ,you only1 ,o ,jesus ,christ1 with the ,holy ,ghost1 are most high in the ,glory of ,god the ,father4 ,amen4 ,the priest turns to the people and says3 ,the ,lord be with you4 ,and with your spirit4 ,,the ,,collect ,the priest goes to the right side of the altar and reads from the book4 99,let us pray3 ,let ,your grace and pity guide our hearts1 we beg ,you1 ,o ,lord4 ,for without ,you we cannot please ,you4 ,through ,our ,lord1 ,jesus ,christ1 ,your ,son1 ,who lives and reigns with ,you in the unity of the ,holy ,ghost1 world without end4 ,amen4 ,,the ,,epistle ,the ,epistle is a letter4 ,most of these letters were written by ,saint ,paul4 ,the priest now reads one of these4 ,you may read the following3 ,dear children3 ,be happy1 be good1 be brave2 agree with one another1 and be at peace4 ,the grace of ,our ,lord ,jesus ,christ1 ,god's love1 and the wisdom of the ,holy ,ghost be with you all4 ,amen4 ,thanks be to ,god4 ,the altar-boy carries the book to the left side of the altar4 ,the priest bows at the middle of the altar and says a prayer4 ,,the ,,gospel ,the priest goes to the left and reads from the book4 ,stand ,while ,jesus was speaking to the people1 mothers brought their children to ,him1 that ,he might bless them4 ,the disciples told them not to bother ,jesus4 ,but ,jesus said1 ,suffer the little children to come to ,me and forbid them not4 ,for of such is the kingdom of heaven4 ,and ,jesus blessed the children4 ,praise be to ,you1 ,o ,christ4 ,sit ,the priest now turns back to the middle of the altar and says the ,creed4 ,you also say it 7see page #b74 ,,the ,,mass ,,of ,,the ,,faithful 7,from the ,offertory to the ,communion7 ,,the ,,offering ,,of ,,the ,,host ,the priest takes the cloth off the chalice4 ,then he holds up a small gold plate on which is the bread1 called the host4 99,take1 ,o holy ,father1 almighty and eternal ,god1 this spotless host which ,i1 ,your unworthy servant1 offer to ,you for my many sins and for all who serve ,you1 living and dead4 ,may it help them and me to gain eternal life4 ,the priest goes to the right side of the altar4 ,he pours wine and water into the chalice4 ,then the priest goes back to the middle of the altar and raises the chalice4 ,,the ,,offering ,,of ,,the ,,chalice 99,we offer ,you1 ,o ,lord1 this chalice4 ,may it help us and all the world to gain eternal life4 ,amen4 ,the priest goes to the right side of the altar to wash his hands4 ,returning to the middle of the altar1 the priest bows down and says some prayers4 ,then he turns to the people and says the ,orate ,fratres4 ,now the priest prays in a low voice and then in a louder voice he says the ,preface3 ,truly1 it is right and just that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to ,you1 ,o holy ,lord1 ,father almighty1 ,who1 with ,your only ,son and the ,holy ,ghost are one ,god1 one ,lord4 ,all the angels daily praise ,you1 singing with one voice3 99,,the ,,sanctus ,holy1 holy1 holy ,lord1 ,god of hosts4 ,heaven and earth are full of ,your glory4 ,hosanna in the highest4 ,the bell is rung three times4 ,kneel ,,the ,,canon ,note1--,by a ,decree of the ,church 7,aug4 #d1 #aibb71 the prayers during the ,canon1 i4e4 from the ,sanctus to the ,pater ,noster1 must be said in silence4 ,the priest bows low and kisses the altar4 ,o most merciful ,father1 we pray ,you1 through ,jesus ,christ1 ,your ,son1 ,our ,lord1 to take and bless these gifts4 ,we offer them to ,you for ,your holy ,catholic ,church1 for our ,pope and ,bishop and for all those in the ,catholic ,faith4 ,,prayer ,,for ,,the ,,living ,be mindful1 ,o ,lord1 of ,your servants 7name those for whom you wish to pray especially71 and all who are now hearing this ,mass4 ,hear1 ,o ,lord1 the prayers they are offering for themselves1 their friends and their families4 ,,the ,,consecration ,,of ,,the ,,host ,the priest now bends low over the host and says3 ,,this ,,is ,,my ,,body ,at these words1 the bread is changed into the body of ,our ,lord4 ,the bell rings4 ,the priest kneels and then raises the ,sacred ,body of ,our ,lord4 ,now look at the ,sacred ,host and say3 ,my ,lord and my ,god4 ,then bow your head as the priest kneels again4 ,,the ,,consecration ,,of ,,the ,,wine ,the priest bends over the chalice and says3 ,,this ,,is ,,the ,,chalice ,,of ,,my ,,blood ,at these words1 the wine becomes the ,precious ,blood of ,our ,lord4 ,the bell rings4 ,the priest kneels and then raises the chalice4 ,now the priest continues to pray silently4 ,look at the chalice and say3 ,jesus in the ,blessed ,sacrament1 have mercy on us4 ,the priest kneels4 ,the bell rings again4 ,the priest prays silently4 ,,prayer ,,for ,,the ,,dead ,remember also1 ,o ,lord1 ,your servants 7here name dead relatives and friends7 who have gone before us with the sign of faith and sleep the sleep of peace4 ,now the priest says the ,pater ,noster4 ,say the ,our ,father4 ,soon after the priest strikes his breast and says the ,agnus ,dei4 ,,the ,,priest',s ,,communion ,the priest after saying some prayers silently1 takes the ,sacred ,host and paten in his left hand and striking his breast with the right hand says 7the bell rings three times73 99,o ,lord1 ,i am not worthy that ,you should enter under my roof4 ,say but the word and my soul shall be healed4 ,the priest bows down and receives the ,body of ,our ,lord4 ,he remains in prayer for a short time4 ,then he uncovers the chalice and drinks the ,sacred ,blood of ,our ,lord4 ,,the ,,communion ,,of ,,the ,,people ,the priest now opens the tabernacle and takes out the ,blessed ,sacrament to give holy communion to the people4 ,turning to the people and holding the ciborium in his left hand1 he lifts up a ,sacred ,host to the people in his right hand4 ,now say with the priest three times3 ,lord1 ,i am not worthy that ,you should enter my soul2 say but the word and my soul shall be healed4 ,,after ,,the ,,communion ,having replaced the ,blessed ,sacrament in the tabernacle1 the priest after taking water and wine1 covers the chalice and goes to the right side of the altar to read from the book4 ,then going back to the middle he turns to the people and says3 ,the ,lord be with you4 ,and with your spirit4 ,then the priest again goes to the right side of the altar and reads3 ,,the ,,prayers ,,after ,,communion 99,let us pray3 ,we have been filled with ,your gifts1 ,o ,lord4 ,grant that they may make us clean and strong4 ,may the gift of this divine ,sacrament keep us pure1 ,o ,lord4 ,through the help of the ,blessed ,virgin1 of ,st4 ,joseph1 of ,sts4 ,peter and ,paul and all the saints1 may it free us from all evil4 ,the priest goes back to the middle of the altar and turning to the people says3 ,the ,lord be with you4 ,and with your spirit4 ,go1 the ,mass is ended4 ,thanks be to ,god4 ,,the ,,blessing ,the priest bows down and says a prayer4 ,then turning to the people he blesses them saying3 ,may almighty ,god1 the ,father1 ,son1 and ,holy ,ghost1 bless you4 ,amen4 ,the priest goes to the left side of the altar4 ,stand ,the ,lord be with you4 ,and with your spirit4 ,,the ,,last ,,gospel ,the priest makes a cross on forehead1 lips1 and breast1 and says the ,gospel of ,st4 ,john4 ,remain standing until the priest has left the sanctuary or kneels down to say the prayers after ,mass4 ,,the ,,right ,,manner ,,of ,,confessing ,from ,father ,finn's ,prayer ,book for ,catholic ,youth4 ,,prayer ,,before ,,examining ,,your ,,conscience ,o ,holy ,spirit1 help me to know all my sins4 ,help me to remember that ,jesus died for me4 ,help me to make a good confession and ,i promise that ,i will try never to sin again4 ,now think of your sins4 ,,prayer ,,before ,,entering ,,the ,,confessional ,o ,god1 ,i am very sorry for all my sins4 ,i promise that ,i will try to be good and never again to hurt ,you by sin4 ,dear ,jesus1 help me4 ,mother of ,god1 pray that ,i may please ,your ,son by true sorrow for my sins4 ,when your turn comes1 go into the confession box4 ,make the ,sign of the ,cross and wait till the priest opens the little door4 ,say what you have been taught to say4 ,or you may say this3 ,bless me1 ,father1 for ,i have sinned4 ,it is 7say how long7 since my last confession4 ,since then ,i have committed these sins4 ,now tell all your sins and how many times you committed each4 ,if there is something you don't know how to tell1 just say1 ,please help me1 ,father1 and the priest will help you4 ,after you have told all your sins1 say what you have been taught to say4 ,or you may say3 ,that is all1 ,father4 ,in case you have no big sins to confess1 it is well to end your confession with3 ,in my past life ,i sinned through anger or impurity 7or some sin that you know you did and that you are sorry for74 ,the priest tells you what prayers to say for a penance4 ,then he tells you to say the ,act of ,contrition4 ,when you come out1 kneel down near the altar4 ,say your penance at once4 ,then thank ,god for being so good to you4 ,,communion ,,prayers ,,acts ,,before ,,communion ,act of ,faith4 ,jesus ,christ1 my ,sovereign ,lord1 ,i firmly believe that ,thou art really present in the ,holy ,eucharist1 and that it is ,thy body1 ,thy blood1 ,thy soul1 and ,thy divinity that ,i shall receive in that ,adorable ,sacrament4 ,act of ,hope4 ,thou hast said1 ,o my ,god1 that those hoping in ,thee shall never be confounded4 ,i place all my confidence in ,thy promises1 and ,i hope that1 having nourished myself with ,thy body on earth1 ,i shall have the happiness of seeing and possessing ,thee eternally in heaven4 ,act of ,love4 ,o my divine ,jesus1 ,who hast so loved me as to nourish me with ,thy adorable flesh1 ,i love ,thee with all my heart and above all things2 ,i wish to live and die in ,thy holy love4 ,act of ,humility4 ,my ,saviour and my ,god1 ,thou art all sanctity4 ,i am not worthy that ,thou shouldst enter my heart2 yet1 speak but the word and my soul shall be healed4 ,act of ,desire4 ,my soul desires ,thee1 ,o my ,god6 ,thou art its joy and happiness4 ,come1 ,o divine ,jesus1 come into my heart2 it desires ardently to receive ,thee4 ,,acts ,,after ,,communion ,act of ,adoration4 ,i adore ,thee1 ,o ,jesus1 as the ,lamb of ,god immolated for the salvation of mankind4 ,i join in the profound adoration which the angels and saints pay to ,thee in heaven4 ,act of ,thanksgiving4 ,lord1 ,thou hast looked on my unworthiness4 ,i was sick1 and ,thou hast healed me4 ,i was poor1 and ,thou hast bestowed upon me ,thy numberless benefits4 ,how shall ,i be able to thank ,thee1 ,o my ,lord1 for all ,thy favors8 ,i will invoke ,thy holy name1 and eternally sing ,thy mercies4 ,act of ,offering4 ,what can ,i offer ,thee1 ,o my ,god1 for the grace of having given ,thyself to me8 ,i consecrate to ,thy glory my body1 my soul1 and all that ,i possess6 ,dispose of me according to ,thy holy will4 ,act of ,petition4 ,my divine ,redeemer1 ,thou hast taken possession of me4 ,do not let the enemy of my salvation ravish the precious treasure ,i bear in my heart4 ,preserve me from all sin1 and defend me against temptation1 that ,i may persevere until death in the practice of ,thy holy law4 ,amen4 ,,the ,,rosary ,,of ,,the ,,blessed ,,virgin ,,the ,,five ,,joyful ,,mysteries 7,assigned for ,mondays and ,thursdays throughout the year1 the ,sundays of ,advent1 and after ,epiphany until ,lent47 ,first ,mystery4 ,the ,annunciation4 ,second ,mystery4 ,the ,visitation4 ,third ,mystery4 ,the ,nativity4 ,fourth ,mystery4 ,the ,presentation4 ,fifth ,mystery4 ,the ,finding of the ,child ,jesus in the ,temple4 ,,the ,,five ,,sorrowful ,,mysteries 7,for ,tuesdays and ,fridays throughout the year1 and ,sundays in ,lent47 ,first ,mystery4 ,the ,prayer and ,bloody ,sweat of our blessed ,saviour in the ,garden4 ,second ,mystery4 ,the ,scourging of ,jesus at the ,pillar4 ,third ,mystery4 ,the ,crowning of ,jesus with ,thorns4 ,fourth ,mystery4 ,jesus ,carrying ,his ,cross4 ,fifth ,mystery4 ,the ,crucifixion4 ,,the ,,five ,,glorious ,,mysteries 7,for ,wednesdays and ,saturdays throughout the year1 and ,sundays after ,easter until after ,advent47 ,first ,mystery4 ,the ,resurrection4 ,second ,mystery4 ,the ,ascension4 ,third ,mystery4 ,the ,descent of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,fourth ,mystery4 ,the ,assumption4 ,fifth ,mystery4 ,the ,crowning of the ,blessed ,virgin4 ,,the ,,stations ,,of ,,the ,,cross ,a plenary indulgence can be gained each time one makes the ,stations1 subject to the usual conditions4 ,to make the ,stations and gain the indulgences1 no special prayer is required4 ,we have but to begin at the first ,station and go around to the last1 thinking devoutly of the ,passion and ,death of ,christ4 ,,hymns ,come1 ,holy ,ghost1 ,creator ,blest #a4 ,come1 ,holy ,ghost1 ,creator blest1 ,and in our hearts take up ,thy rest2 ,come with ,thy grace and heavenly aid ,to fill the hearts which ,thou hast made4 #b4 ,o ,comforter1 to ,thee we cry1 ,thou heavenly ,gift of ,god most high1 ,thou ,fount of life and ,fire of love1 ,and sweet ,anointing from above4 #c4 ,praise we the ,father and the ,son1 ,and ,holy ,spirit with them ,one2 ,and may the ,son on us bestow ,the gifts that from the ,spirit flow4 ,o ,salutaris #a4 ,o ,salutaris ,hostia6 ,quae coeli pandis ostium3 ,bella premunt hostilia1 ,da robur1 fer auxilium4 #b4 ,uni trinoque ,domino ,sit sempiterna gloria1 ,qui vitam sine termino ,nobis donet in ,patria4 ,amen4 ,tantum ,ergo #a4 ,tantum ergo ,sacramentum ,veneremur cernui2 ,et antiquum documentum ,novo cedat ritui2 ,praestet fides supplementum ,sensuum defectui4 #b4 ,genitori1 ,genitoque ,laus et jubilatio1 ,salus1 honor1 virtus quoque ,sit et benedictio2 ,procedenti ab utroque ,compar sit laudatio4 ,amen4 ,v4 ,panem de coelo praestitisti eis1 ,r4 ,omne delectamentum in se habentem4 ,adeste ,fideles #a4 ,adeste1 fideles1 ,laeti triumphantes2 ,venite1 venite in ,bethlehem2 ,natum videte ,regem ,angelorum1 ,venite1 adoremus1 ,venite1 adoremus1 ,venite1 adoremus ,dominum4 #b4 ,deum de ,deo1 ,lumen de lumine1 ,gestant puellae viscera2 ,deum verum1 ,genitum non factum1 ,venite1 etc4 #c4 ,cantet nunc ,io6 ,chorus ,angelorum2 ,cantet nunc aula coelestium4 ,gloria ,in excelsis ,deo1 ,venite1 etc4 #d4 ,ergo1 qui natus ,die hodierna1 ,jesu6 tibi sit gloria1 ,patris aeterni ,verbum caro factum1 ,venite1 etc4 ,jesus1 ,my ,lord1 ,my ,god 7,,rev4 ,f4 ,w4 ,,faber7 #a4 ,jesus1 my ,lord1 my ,god1 my all6 ,how can ,i love ,thee as ,i ought8 ,and how revere this wondrous gift1 ,so far surpassing hope or thought8 ,,chorus4--,sweet ,sacrament6 we ,thee adore1 ,oh1 make us love ,thee more and more1 ,oh1 make us love ,thee more and more4 #b4 ,had ,i but ,mary's sinless heart ,to love ,thee with1 my dearest ,king1 ,oh1 with what bursts of fervent praise ,thy goodness1 ,jesus1 would ,i sing6 ,to ,jesus' ,heart ,all ,burning 7,,rev4 ,a4 ,j4 ,,christie1 ,s4,j47 #a4 ,to ,jesus' ,heart1 all burning ,with fervent love for men1 ,my heart with fondest yearning ,shall raise the joyful strain4 ,,chorus4--,while ages course along1 ,blest be with loudest song ,the ,sacred ,heart of ,jesus ,by every heart and tongued4 #b4 ,o ,heart for me on fire ,with love no man can speak1 ,my yet untold desire ,god gives me for ,thy sake4 #c4 ,too true ,i have forsaken ,thy flock by wilful sin2 ,yet now let me be taken ,back to ,thy fold again4 ,jesus1 ,gentlest ,saviour 7,,rev4 ,f4 ,w4 ,,faber7 #a4 ,jesus1 gentlest ,saviour6 ,god of might and power2 ,thou ,thyself art dwelling ,in us at this hour4 ,nature cannot hold ,thee1 ,heav'n is all too strait ,for ,thine endless glory1 ,and ,thy royal state4 #b4 ,out beyond the shining ,of the farthest star1 ,thou art ever stretching ,infinitely far4 ,yet the hearts of children ,hold what worlds cannot1 ,and the ,god of wonders ,loves the lowly spot4 ,jesus6 ,saviour of ,my ,soul #a4 ,jesus6 ,saviour of my soul1 ,let me to ,thy refuge fly1 ,while the nearer waters roll1 ,while the tempest still is nigh4 ,,chorus4--,hide me1 ,o my ,saviour1 hide ,till the storm of life is past2 ,safe into ,thy haven guide1 ,o receive my soul at last4 ,jesus6 ,saviour of my soul1 ,let me to ,thy refuge fly2 ,ave1 ,ave1 ,jesus mild1 ,deign to hear ,thy lowly child4 #b4 ,other refuge have ,i none1 ,hangs my helpless soul on ,thee1 ,leave1 oh1 leave me not alone1 ,still support and strengthen me4 ,jesus1 the ,very ,thought of ,thee 7,,rev4 ,e4 ,,caswall7 #a4 ,jesus1 the very thought of ,thee ,with rapture fills my breast2 ,but sweeter far ,thy ,face to see1 ,and in ,thy presence rest4 #b4 ,nor voice can sing1 nor heart can frame1 ,nor can the mem'ry find ,a sweeter sound than ,thy blest ,name1 ,o ,saviour of mankind6 #c4 ,jesus1 our only joy be ,thou1 ,as ,thou our prize wilt be2 ,o ,jesus1 be our glory now ,and through eternity4 ,what ,happiness ,can ,equal ,mine8 7,,rev4 ,f4 ,w4 ,,faber7 #a4 ,what happiness can equal mine8 ,i've found the object of my love3 ,my ,jesus dear1 my ,king ,divine1 ,is come to me from heav'n above2 ,he chose my heart for ,his abode1 ,he there becomes my daily bread2 ,there on me flows ,his healing blood2 ,there with ,his flesh my soul is fed4 ,,chorus4--,what happiness can equal mine8 ,i've found the object of my love3 ,my ,jesus dear1 my ,king ,divine1 ,is come to me from heav'n above4 #b4 ,i am my love's1 and ,he is mine3 ,in me ,he dwells1 in ,him ,i live2 ,what greater treasures could ,i find8 ,and could1 ye heavens1 a greater give8 ,o sacred banquet1 heav'nly feast6 ,o overflowing source of grace1 ,where ,god the food1 and man1 the guest1 ,meet and unite in sweet embrace6 ,the ,love of ,jesus #a4 ,o the priceless love of ,jesus3 ,o the strength of grace divine2 ,all ,his gifts are showered upon me1 ,all ,his blessings may be mine4 ,he is throned in ,heavenly glory ,where no sin nor death can be2 ,yet ,he loves me in this darkness1 ,yet ,he does not turn from me4 #b4 ,i am blind1 and poor1 and wretched1 ,by temptations sorely tried2 ,yet ,his watchful care abounding ,keeps me ever at ,his side4 ,he is ,god and ,king ,eternal1 ,higher than all height can be2 ,yet ,his ,heart is with me always1 ,yet ,he stoopeth down to me4 ,holy ,god1 ,we ,praise ,thy ,name 7,,rev4 ,c4 ,,walworth7 #a4 ,holy ,god1 we praise ,thy name1 ,lord of all1 we bow before ,thee6 ,all on earth ,thy sceptre claim1 ,all in heav'n above adore ,thee4 ,infinite ,thy vast domain1 ,everlasting is ,thy name4 #b4 ,hark6 the loud celestial hymn1 ,angel choirs above are raising6 ,cherubim and ,seraphim1 ,in unceasing chorus praising4 ,fill the heavens with sweet accord2 ,holy6 ,holy6 ,holy ,lord4 ,hail1 ,heavenly ,queen6 #a4 ,hail1 heavenly ,queen6 ,hail1 foamy ocean star6 ,o be our guide1 diffuse thy beams afar2 ,hail1 ,mother of ,god6 above all virgins blest1 ,hail1 happy gate of heav'n's eternal rest4 ,,chorus4--,hail foamy ocean star6 ,hail1 heav'nly ,queen6 ,o be our guide to endless joys unseen4 #b4 ,hail1 full of grace1 with ,gabriel we repeat2 ,thee1 ,queen of heav'n1 from him we learn to greet2 ,then give us peace which heav'n alone can give1 ,and dead thro' ,eve1 thro' ,mary let us live4 ,mother ,dear1 ,oh1 ,pray for ,me #a4 ,mother dear1 oh1 pray for me1 ,whilst far from heav'n and thee ,i wander in a fragile bark1 ,o'er life's tempestuous sea2 ,o ,virgin ,mother1 from thy throne1 ,so bright in bliss above1 ,protect thy child and cheer my path1 ,with thy sweet smile of love4 ,,chorus4--,mother dear1 remember me1 ,and never cease thy care1 ,till in heaven eternally ,thy love and bliss ,i share4 #b4 ,mother dear1 oh1 pray for me1 ,should pleasure's siren lay ,e'er tempt thy child to wander far ,from virtue's path away2 ,when thorns beset life's devious way1 ,and darkling waters flow1 ,then1 ,mary1 aid thy weeping child1 ,thyself a mother show4 ,ora ,pro ,me #a4 ,ave ,maria6 bright and pure1 ,hear1 ,o hear me when ,i pray1 ,pains and pleasures try the pilgrim ,on his long and dreary way4 ,fears and perils are around me1 ,ave ,maria6 bright and pure1 ,ore pro me1 ora pro me4 #b4 ,ave ,maria6 ,queen of ,heaven1 ,teach1 ,o teach me to obey1 ,lead me on1 tho' fierce temptations ,stand and meet me in the way4 ,when ,i fail and faint1 my ,mother1 ,ave ,maria6 bright and pure1 ,ora pro me1 ora pro me4 ,i'll ,sing a ,hymn to ,mary 7,,rev4 ,,fr4 ,,wyse7 ,i'll sing a hymn to ,mary1 ,the ,mother of my ,god1 ,the ,virgin of all ,virgins1 ,of ,david's royal blood4 ,oh1 teach me1 holy ,mary ,a loving song to frame1 ,when wicked men blaspheme thee ,to love and bless thy name4 ,when troubles dark afflict me ,in sorrow and in care1 ,thy light doth ever guide me ,o beauteous ,morning ,star4 ,lo1 ,i'll be ever ready ,thy goodly help to claim1 ,when wicked men blaspheme thee ,i'll love and bless thy name4 ,daily1 ,daily ,sing to ,mary #a4 ,daily1 daily sing to ,mary ,sing1 my soul1 her praises due2 ,all her feasts1 her actions worship1 ,with the heart's devotion true4 ,lost in wond'ring contemplation1 ,be her majesty confess'd2 ,call her ,mother1 call her ,virgin1 ,happy ,mother1 ,virgin blest4 #b4 ,she is mighty to deliver2 ,call her1 trust her lovingly2 ,when the tempest rages round thee1 ,she will calm the troubled sea4 ,gifts of heaven she has given1 ,noble ,lady1 to our race2 ,she the ,queen who decks her subject1 ,with the light of ,god's own grace4 ,hymn to ,st4 ,joseph #a4 ,with grateful hearts we breathe to-day ,the tender accents of our love4 ,we carol forth a little lay ,to thee1 great saint in heaven above4 ,,chorus4--,o ,joseph dear1 from thy bright throne1 ,incline thine ear unto our prayer4 ,and o'er us all as o'er thine own1 ,extend thy fond paternal care1 ,and o'er us all as o'er thine own1 ,extend thy fond paternal care1 ,extend thy fond paternal care4 #b4 ,more favored than earth's greatest king4 ,thou wert the guardian of that ,child1 ,around whose crib full choirs did sing1 ,with cadenced voices soft and mild4 ,dear ,guardian of ,mary 7,,rev4 ,f4 ,w4 ,,faber7 #a4 ,dear ,guardian of ,mary6 dear nurse of her child6 ,life's ways are full weary1 the desert is wild2 ,bleak sands are all round us1 no home can we see2 ,sweet ,spouse of our ,lady6 we lean upon thee4 #b4 ,for thou to the pilgrim art father and guide1 ,and ,jesus and ,mary felt safe at thy side2 ,ah6 blessed ,saint ,joseph1 how safe should ,i be1 ,sweet ,spouse of our ,lady6 if thou wert with me4 ,dear ,angel1 ,ever at ,my ,side 7,,rev4 ,f4 ,w4 ,,faber7 #a4 ,dear ,angel1 ever at my side1 ,how loving must thou be1 ,to leave thy home in heaven to guide ,a little child like me4 #b4 ,thy beautiful and shining face ,i see not1 though so near2 ,the sweetness of thy soft1 low voice ,i am too deaf to hear4 ,hymn at the ,communion ,o ,lord1 ,i am not worthy ,that ,thou shouldst come to me1 ,but speak the words of comfort1 ,my spirit healed shall be4 ,and humbly ,i'll receive ,thee1 ,the bridegroom of my soul1 ,no more by sin to grieve ,thee1 ,or fly ,thy sweet control4