Baltimore Catechism 1
[T]o assist at Mass on all Sundays and holy days of obligation; to fast and to abstain on the days appointed; to confess our sins at least once a year; to receive Holy Communion during the Easter time; to contribute to the support of the Church; to observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage.
Which are the chief commandments, or laws, of the Church?
The invisible Head of the Church
Who is Jesus Christ?
2 Thessalonians 2:15
What is, "So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter." ?
Holy Water, Blessed Palms, Blessed Salt are examples of this.
What are Sacramentals?
Patron saint of preachers, orators, lecturers and public speakers.
Who was St. John Chrysostom?
The visible Head of the Church.
Who is, "Our Holy Father the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, is the Vicar of Christ on earth and the visible Head of the Church."
The Church
What is, "the congregation of all baptized persons united in the same true faith, the same sacrifice, and the same sacraments, under the authority of the Sovereign Pontiff and the bishops in communion with him."
Matthew 28: 18-20
What is, "Jesus came and said to them. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit, teaching them to observe all I’ve commanded you; behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” ?
Latin expression meaning "By the work, worked"
What is, "Ex Opere Operato"?
The Four Marian Dogmas
What are: "Mary is the Mother of God, the Immaculate Conception, Ever-Virgin, and was assumed into Heaven body and soul at the end of her time on earth" ?
authority, infallibility, and indefectibility
What are the chief attributes of the Catholic Church?
The chief marks of the Church.
What are: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic?
Matthew 16:18-19
What is, "And I tell you, you are Peter and on this rock, I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it (shall not prevail against it). I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
The Liturgical seasons of the Church (divided into 7 parts).
What are: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time after Pentecost?
Heaven
What is the state of everlasting life in which we see God face to face, are made like unto Him in glory, and enjoy eternal happiness?
By the infallibility of the Catholic Church is meant:
What is, "that the Church by the special assistance of the Holy Spirit, cannot err when it teaches or believes a doctrine of faith or morals." ?
By the authority of the Church is meant:
What is, " the right and power which the Pope and the bishops, as the successors of the Apostles, have to teach and to govern the faithful."
John 13:34-35
What is, "A new commandment, I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
The uninterrupted transmission from Christ to St. Peter to successive Popes and Bishops.
What is Apostolic Succession?
By "the communion of saints" is meant:
What is, "the union of the faithful on earth, the blessed in heaven, and the souls in purgatory, with Christ as their head." ?
The faithful on earth can help the souls in Purgatory.
What is, "The faithful on earth can help the souls in Purgatory by their prayers, fasts, alms-deeds; by indulgences, and by having Masses said for them." ?
By the indefectibility of the Church is meant:
What is, "that the Church, as Christ founded it, will last till the end of time."
John 3:16
What is, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
The practice of defending religious beliefs through discussion and argumentation.
What is "apologetics"?
The Laughing Saint, who loved practical jokes, and whose heart was enlarged.
Who was St. Philip Neri?