Baltimore Catechism, Lessons 1-3
Baltimore Catechism, Lessons 4-5
Baltimore Catechism, Lessons 6-8
Baltimore Catechism, Lesson 9-11
Baltimore Catechism, Lesson 12-14
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Where do we find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church?
We find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church in the Apostles' Creed.
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What are angels?
Angels are created spirits , without bodies, having understanding and free will.
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What three things are necessary to make a sin mortal?
1. The thought, desire, word, action, or omission must be seriously wrong or considered seriously wrong. 2. The sinner must be mindful of the serious wrong. 3. The sinners must fully consent to it.
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What is grace?
Grace is a supernatural gift of God bestowed on us through the merits of Jesus Christ for our salvation.
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What are the chief marks of the Church?
one, holy, catholic, apostolic
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What are some of the perfections of God?

God is eternal, all-good, all-knowing, all-present, and almighty.

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What is man? 

Man is a creature composed of body and soul, made in the image and likeness of God.

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What is actual sin?
Actual sin is any willful thought, desire, word, action, or omission forbidden by the law of God.
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How many kinds of grace are there?
There are two kinds of grace: sanctifying grace and actual grace.
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Why is the Catholic Church catholic or universal?
The Catholic Church is catholic or universal because, destined to last for all time, it never fails to fulfill the divine commandment to teach all nations all the truths revealed by God.
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What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?
When we say that God is eternal we mean that He always was and always will be, and that He always remains the same.
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What was the chief gift bestowed on Adam and Eve by God?
Sanctifying grace, which made them children of God and gave them the right to Heaven.
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What is a venial sin?
Venial sin is a less serious offense against the law of God, which does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace, and which can be pardoned even without sacramental confession.
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What are the three theological virtues?
The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity.
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Why is the Catholic Church apostolic?
The Catholic Church is apostolic because it was founded by Christ one the apostles and, according to His divine will, has always been governed by their lawful successors.
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What is a supernatural mystery?
A supernatural mystery is a truth which we cannot fully understand, but which we firmly believe because we have God's word for it.
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Was any human person ever preserved from original sin?

The Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin in view of the merits of her Divine Son; and this privilege is called her Immaculate Conception. 

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How does venial sin harm us?
Venial sin harms us by making us less fervent in the service of God, by weakening our power to resist mortal sin, and by making us deserving of God's punishments in this life or in purgatory.
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What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord
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What is meant by "the communion of saints" in the Apostles Creed? 

By "the communion of saints" is meant the union of the faithful on earth, the blessed in heaven, and the souls in purgatory, with Christ as their Head.

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What do we mean by the Blessed Trinity?
By the Blessed Trinity we mean one and the same God in three divine Persons.
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What are the chief punishments of Adam which we inherit through original sin?

The chief punishments of Adam which we inherit through original sin are: death, suffering, ignorance, and a strong inclination to sin. 

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Why did Christ remain on earth forty days after His Resurrection?
Christ remained on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove that He had truly risen from the dead and to complete the instruction of the apostles.
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What is the Church? 

The Church is the congregation of all baptized person 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. 

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Why will the bodies of the just rise?

The bodies of the just will rise to share forever in the glory of their souls. 

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