Author: Pradeep Augustine
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Twenty-first on Indulgences
Q231: What is an Indulgence? A231: An Indulgence is the remission in whole or in part of the temporal punishment due to sin. Q232: Is an Indulgence a pardon…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Twentieth on the Manner of Making a Good Confession
Q224: What should we do on entering the confessional? A224: On entering the confessional we should kneel, make the sign of the Cross, and say to the priest, Bless…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Nineteenth on Confession
Q208: What is Confession? A208: Confession is the telling of our sins to a duly authorized priest, for the purpose of obtaining forgiveness. Q209: What sins are we bound…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Eighteenth on Contrition
Q195: What is contrition, or sorrow for sin? A195: Contrition, or sorrow for sin, is a hatred of sin and a true grief of the soul for having offended…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Seventeenth on the Sacrament of Penance
Q187: What is the Sacrament of Penance? A187: Penance is a Sacrament in which the sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. Q188: How does the Sacrament of Penance remit…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Sixteenth on the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Ghost
Q176: Which are the effects of Confirmation? A176: The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Fifteenth on Confirmation
Q166: What is Confirmation? A166: Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. Q167:…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Fourteenth on Baptism
Q152: What is Baptism? A152: Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven. Q153: Are actual sins…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Thirteenth on the Sacraments in General
Q136: What is a Sacrament? A136: A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. Q137: How many Sacraments are there? A137: There are seven Sacraments:…
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Baltimore Catechism No. 2 – Lesson Twelfth on the Attributes and Marks of the Church
Q122: Which are the attributes of the Church? A122: The attributes of the Church are three: authority infallibility, and indefectibility. Q123: What do you mean by the authority of…




