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The Six Commandments of the Church.

1. To hear Mass on Sundays, and Holydays of Obligation.

2. To fast and abstain on the days appointed.

3. To confess at least once a year.

4. To receive the Holy Eucharist during the Easter time.

5. To contribute to the support of our Pastors.

6. Not to marry persons who are not Catholics, or who are related to us within the fourth degree of kindred, nor privately without witnesses, nor to solemnize marriage at forbidden times.

The Seven Sacraments.

Baptism, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Matt. xxviii. 19.

Confirmation, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Acts viii. 17.

Holy Eucharist, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Matt. xxvi. 26.

Penance, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

John xx. 23.

Extreme Unction, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

James v. 14.

Holy Orders, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Luke xxii. 19.

Matrimony, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Matt. xix. 6.

The Three Theological Virtues.

Faith—Hope—Charity.

The Four Cardinal Virtues

Prudence—Justice—Fortitude—Temperance.

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost.—Isa. xi. 2, 3.

• Wisdom,
• Understanding,
• Counsel,

• Fortitude,
• Knowledge,
• Piety,

• The Fear of the Lord.

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