OF /3-its members rule J together with His Father, sent the Holy Ghost to enable them to do these things Pope: successor of Saint Peter Bishops: successors of the other Apostles Priests: assistants of the Bishops f Sisters Brothers Laity: remainder of the members Clergy- Religious ; — NOTES — — 27 — DERIVATION OF THE AUTHORITY TO TEACH, SANCTIFY, AND RULE THE CHURCH GOD the Father GOD the Holy Ghost OD the Son * Saint Peter- the other Apostles Laity Laity v i Helpers Helpers Priests -l Sisters i Laity Laity > Popes ^Bishops Bishops i Priests i Brothers i Laity i Priests i Sisters i N, Laity Laity — NOTES — — 28 - THE CHURCH WHICH 1 Unity in , 1 is known by its—J T Holiness of 1 i r i 1 faith sacrifice sacraments rule | 1 1 1 founder teaching means members NOTES CHRIST INSTITUTED Die true Church ” Universality of time place truths I Apostolic ity traceable to Christ through the Apostles has Infallibility cannot make a mistake in Faith or Morals solemnly for all by the Pope defined Christians with the Bishops Authority to ' 1 » teach sanctify rule — NOTES — 1 Indefectibility ^ will last till ^ the end of time 1 by the Pope or alone as Supreme teacher - 31 - THE CHURCH WHICH CHRIST INSTITUTED COMPARED WITH OTHER CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS Century of origin -5: 8. 11. 12. is. is. : 16 . 17 13. 19. 20 . RELIGION ROMAN CATHOLIC Gnostics Montanists Novatians Manicheans Donatists Arians Macedonians Pelagians Nestorians Monophysites Monothelites Greek-Russian Schism Albigenses Waldenses Hussites Protestants Lutherans Zwingliahs Episcopalians Calvinists Presbyterians Congregationalists Baptists Quakers Methodists Christian Scientists INTERRELATIONSHIP OF CHURCH MEMBERS The Communion of "saints” I Church Triumphant I ' 1 Saints helps in Heaven Church Militant members prays on earth Church Suffering souls helped in Purgatory members souls to Saints for one for souls Saints on in in Heaven another in in earth Purgatory Purgatory Heaven — NOTES — by members on earth 33 - THE LAST THINGS Judgment Particular. General immediately after death Heaven: for souls free from all sin and all punishment results-! Purgatory: for souls free from all mortal sin, but not venial sin and/or punishment for either or both Hell: for souls in mortal sin at end of world after reunion of all souls with their bodies [ reward: Heaven 1 results 4 r of soul and body I punishment: Hell I — NOTES — - 34 - PART III MORALS - 35 - WHAT WE ARE OBLIGED TO DO THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD God’s Law^ Love God above all things (commanded) Love thy neighbor as thyself- (commanded) do not 1. worship God only 2. reverence His Name 3. keep holy His Day 4. honor father and mother 5. kill him 6. commit adultery with him 7. steal from him 8. bear false witness against him 9. covet his wife 10. covet his goods Evangelical Counsels- (recommended) voluntary poverty perpetual chastity perfect obedience optional Works of Mercy- (indirectly commanded) Corporal Spiritual feed the hungry give drink to the thirsty clothe the naked visit the imprisoned shelter the homeless visit the sick bury the dead admonish the sinner instruct the ignorant counsel the doubtful comfort the sorrowful bear wrongs patiently forgive all injuries pray for the living and the dead required according to one’s ability and his neighbor’s need — 36 — THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD "I am the Lord, thy God: thou shalt not have strange gods before Me !’’ obliges Faith Hope Charity Adoration Prayer - to worship God infidelity apostasy heresy indifferentism non- Catholic worship -against Faith presumption despair |against Hope First Commandment' forbids « hatred of [ God [neighbor sloth envy scandal -against Charity belief in charms spells dreams spiritism fortune- I telling superstition J persons T mistreatment A places [sacrilege of sacred I things J Saints allows relics "] honor to' statues [ of Christ and the Saints pictures J NOTES THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD "Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord, thy God, in vain." Second Commandment 'God obliges reverent speech regarding - Saints holy things truthful and serious oaths fidelity to vows forbids false oaths (perjury) taking God's Name in vain •< cursing blasphemy profane language — NOTES — - 38 — THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Third Commandment* "Remember thou keep holy the Lord’s Day.” obliges: Mass on Sunday manual labor forbids servile work (on Sunday) unnecessary for God’s honor our own neighbor’s need allows recreation hobbies necessary servile work other work (art, etc.) without recompense — NOTES — - 39 - THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Fourth Commandment ’’Honor thy father and thy mother.” obliges us to love and help parents our parents respect and obeyJ our country all lawful ^superiors vote honestly < pay just taxes defend her rights care for our children all in our charge forbids disrespect unkindness disobedience 4;o parents and lawful superiors neglect of our children all in our charge — NOTES — - 40 - THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD "Thou shalt not kill.” Fifth Commandment obliges care of - spiritual Iwell-being of bodily forbids murder suicide fighting , anger hatred revenge drunkenness bad example \ self neighbor — NOTES — — 41 — THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Sixth Commandment 0 "Thou shalt not commit adultery.” f pure I obliges^ Vbehavior [ modest J words forbids impure and immodest { looks alone or with others is endangered by < [actions idleness sinful curiosity bad companions drinking immodest and indecent ' dress books plays pictures movies is safeguarded by ^ frequent Mass Confession Holy Communion Prayer devotion to Blessed Virgin avoiding above dangers — NOTES — — 42 — THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD "Thou shalt not steal.” obliges Seventh Commandment << respect for others' property payment of just debts keeping of business agreements ( of stolen goods restoration A I for unjust damage forbids* stealing cheating unjust keeping unjust damage accepting of bribes wasting of employer's time unfair wages NOTES THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." Eighth Commandment obliges telling the truth we have promised to keep keeping secrets < our office requires another’s good demands repairing of harm to another's name forbids* lying rash judgment detraction calumny divulging of secrets NOTES THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD ’’Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife." Ninth Commandment * obliges pure F thoughts 1 desires forbids impure thoughts and desires which are \ deliberate impurely con- v sented to "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s goods." take ] keep Tenth Commandment forbids - desire to unjustly another's goods envy at another's success — NOTES — 45 - THE LAWS OF THE CHURCH The Six Precepts obliges us to attend Mass on every Sunday Christmas Circumcision 1 Ascension Assumption All Saints Immaculate Conception under pain of mortal sin observe days of fast all baptized and aged 21-59, inclusive one full meal with meat allowed < 2 meatless meals: total less than the full meal any beverage any time forbidden: any food between meals all baptized and aged 7 and over abstinence^ complete: no meat or meat juices all day partial: meat and meat juices only at main meal confess our sins once a year f First Sunday of Lent receive Holy Communion between -{ and (Trinity Sunday, inclusive support the Church financially observe marriage regulations, especially to marry a Catholic before an authorized priest and two witnesses - 46 - DIVINE JUSTICE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO BELIEVE AND DO WHAT IS REQUIRED Punishment for sin^ eternal everlasting due to unforgiven mortal sin suffered in hell removed by confession •+ imperfect or perfect contrition temporal^ lasts only for a time [mortalI forgiven < > sin [venial J due to expiated- unforgiven venial sin in Purgatory penance on earth by prayer almsgiving good works patient suffering indulgences imposed by God to satisfy His justice teach the evil of sin warn against sin — NOTES — - 47 - FART IV THE MEANS OF SALVATION - 48 - THE HELPS TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATIONS OF FAITH AND MORALS THE MAJOR CHANNELS OF GRACE The Sacraments definition outward sign kinds of the dead [ matter: action, material used, etc. I form: words used instituted by Christ to give grace f Baptism: removes Original sin [Penance: removes Actual sin (mortal and venial) Confirmation of the living Holy Eucharist Extreme Unction must not be received in the state of mortal sin effects Holy Orders Matrimony Sanctifying Grace Sacramental grace: peculiar for each Sacrament Baptism Character Confirmation Holy Orders cannot be repeated — NOTES - - 49 - THE SACRAMENTS Baptism outward sign matter: pouring of ordinary water on the head form: "I baptize thee in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.” removes original sin actual sins gives Sanctifying grace if any if repented of God's friendship right to heaven Sacramental grace: to live a Christian life Character, making recipient f member of^Church subject to Church Law capable of receiving other Sacraments kinds water blood: Martyrdom for Christ [ supreme love for God desire < [wish to do all required for salvation requirements \ as soon as possible after birth good Catholic godparents % Saint's name administration by priest (ordinarily) in emergency: administration by anyone — NOTES — — 50 - THE SACRAMENTS Confirmation < outward sign matter: anointing of forehead with Chrism form: ”1 sign thee with the sign of the Cross, and I confirm thee with the Chrism of salvation, in ] the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. M special reception of the Holy Ghost Sanctifying grace (increase) r to profess faith openly effects u 111 * O .ROD. Gr 1 ^ E S 20. Little Elevation 21. Our Father 19. Mememtoes 22. Breaking of Host 18. CONSECRATION 23. Pre-Communion Prayers 17. Oblation Prayers MASS 24. ’’Domine, non sum dignus 16. Mementoes OF THE 25. COMMUNION 15. Preface FAITHFUL 26. Ablutions 14. Secret 27. Communion Prayer 13. Orate Frates 28. Postcommunion Prayer 12. Washing of hands 29. Dismissal and Blessing 11. OFFERTORY 30. Last Gospel CANON of the Mass: 16 through 26. Principal Parts: 11, 18,and 25. e sometimes omitted.) — NOTES — - - TO U 5 THE SACRAMENTS The Holy Eucharist -- IV Holy Communion^ requirements effects state of grace fasting from food and drink proper preparation suitable thanksgiving Sanctifying grace (increase) union with Christ 3 hours from solids and alcohol 1 hour from liquids , except water Sacramental grace love of God strength against sin help to do good f obliged: once each year during Easter Time reception 1 I recommended: as often as possible — NOTES — - 56 — THE SACRAMENTS Penance « outward signJ f matter: the acts of the penitent L form: the absolution of the priest interior: contrition < supernatural supreme universal perfect or imperfect 1 sincere sorrow for offence to God hatred for sins committed firm purpose to avoid them confession examination of conscience Act of Contrition introductory prayer number telling of sins } before entering confessional humbly sincerely entirely satisfaction (penance) « kind ^essential circumstances concluding words of penitent words of priest and imposing of penance Act of Contrition (during priest's words of absolution) "God bless you" (priest) "Thank you, Father" willingly exactly as soon as possible atonement for sins help to avoid them satisfy temporal punishment (at least partly) to be performed purpose effects Sanctifying grace Sacramental grace remission of sin remission of punishment strength against sin - 57 — THE SACRAMENTS Extreme Unction £ outward sign administration matter: anointing of the five senses with holy oil form: various prayers of the priest by the priest in danger of death from sickness accident .old age effects Sanctifying grace (increase) comfort in sickness Sacramental grace strength against temptation remission of venial sin cleansing of remains of sin possible health of the body unconsciousremission of mortal sin if recipient is truly sorry — NOTES — - 58 - THE SACRAMENTS Holy Orders outward sign matter: imposition of hands by the Bishop form: words of the Bishop confers the powers of the priesthood administered by the Bishop state of grace excellent character prescribed age necessary training proper intention call by the Bishop Sanctifying grace (increase) Sacramental grace: to perform his sacred duties special share in Christ's Priesthood effects 4 to say Mass requirements^ Character^ supernatural power to forgive sins to preach to administer other Sac raments , etc . NOTES THE SACRAMENTS Matrimony* outward sign characteristics < requirements matter: a baptized man and woman form: mutual consent to marriage union unity indissolubility state of grace knowledge of duties compliance with Church Law freedom to marry two witnesses authorized priest effects Sanctifying grace (increase) fidelity Sacramental grace mutual assistance proper rearing of children N — NOTES — - 60 - MINOR CHANNELS OF GRACE Indulgences remit temporal punishment apply to us entirely: Plenary partially: Partial infinite satisfaction of Christ superabundant satisfaction of conditions for gaining Mary Saints from the spiritual treasury of the Church 'state of grace intention, at least general performance of works required — NOTES — - 61 — MINOR CHANNELS OF GRACE Sacramentals-* holy objects actions-: candles ashes palms crucifixes images medals rosaries scapulars holy water blessings exorcisms benefits operate by actual graces forgiveness of venial sin remission of temporal punishment health of body material blessings protection against evil 'the prayers of the Church the devotion they inspire — NOTES -- - 62 — MINOR CHANNELS OF GRACE purpose [mind lifting to God of I heart Adoration Contrition Thanksgiving Supplication attentively humbly method ^ confidently devoutly Prayer perseveringly 'God ourselves parents relatives friends benefactors enemies Poor Souls the Church our Country \ mental vocal object kinds t NOTES - — 63 INDEX Abstinence — 46 Action of the Mass 54, 55 Actual sin . 20 Adam and Eve.— 19 Angels 18 Apostles 27, 28 Apostles' Creed — . 10 Appearances — 52 Attributes of the Church.. 30, 31 Authority of the Church 28 Baptism 50 Beatitudes . 26 Being 13 Bible — 17 Bishops 27, 28 Blessed Trinity ... r 15 Character — 49, 50, 51, 59 Charity - — 37 Church — 27 Communion, Holy 46, 56 Communion of Saints 33 Confession 57 Confirmation 51 Contrition „ — 57 Creator 13 Creatures - 13 Denominations —- 32 Dishonesty — — 43 Eucharist — - 52-56 Evangelical Counsels 36 Existence of God —: 17 Extreme Unction 58 Faith 10, 37 Fasting ... 46 Forgiveness of sin 57 Fruits of the Holy Ghost 26 Gifts of the Holy Ghost... ..— 26 God 10-17 Grace 24, 25, 49 Heaven 34 Hell 34, 47 Holy Days ... 46 Holy Ghost 25, 27, 28 Holy Orders 59 Hope 37 Impurity 42 Incarnation 22 Indulgences 61 Jesus Christ 22 Judgment 34 Laity 27, 28 Law of God 36 Laws of Church 46 Life, respect for 41 Lying 44 Marks of the Church 30, 31 Marriage .... . 46, 60 Mass 52, 53, 54 Mental sins 45 Merit 24 Morals 11 Mortal sin 20, 21 Obedience 40 Original sin 19, 50 Perfections of God 16 Pope 27, 28 Prayer 63 Priests 27, 28 Punishment 34, 47 Purgatory 34, 47 Purity 42 Redeemer 23 Redemption 23 Reverence for God— 38 Sacramental grace 49 Sacramentals 62 Sacraments 49-60 Sacrifice 53 Sacrilege 37 Saints, honoring the 37 Satisfaction 57 Spirit - _ 14 Substance ... : 52 Sunday 39, 46 Superstition 37 Tradition 17 Transubstantiation 52 Venial sin 20, 21 Virtues 26 Works of mercy.. 36 A.M.D.G, - 64 The Queen’s Work 3115 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis 18, Mo. 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