The Manual Of The Holy Catholic Church, Volume 1: The beautiful teachings of the Holy Catholic Church. [you are here] TABLE OF CONTENTS THE BEAUTIFUL TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH GOD THE CREATOR CHAPTER I. GOD THE FATHER. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD EXPLAINED. God's Infinite Wisdom 2 God's Tender Compassion , 3 God is Truth Itself 4 God is Self -Existent 5 God is Unchangeable 7 CHAPTER n. ONE LIVING AND TRUE GOD, THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY GHOST. EXPLANATION OF THE BLESSED TRINITY. The God Head 8 Scriptural Proofs 9 Personal Qualities of the Trinity 10 Not Three Distinct Gods... 12 CHAPTEE ni. IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED HEAVEN AND EARTH. EXPLANATION OF THE, CREATION. The Creation 13 For the Glory of God 14 Almighty God Rules All Creatures 16 God Made Man from the Beginning 22 CHAPTER IV. THE ANGELS GIFTED WITH GOD'S GRACE AND BEAUTY. EXPLANATION OF THE CREATION AND FALL OF THE ANGELS. Chief of the Fallen Angels 32 The Fall of the Angels Described by St. John 33 CHAPTER V. MAN CREATED TO LOVE AND SERVE GOD. EXPLANATION OF THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN. The State of Grace 35 The State of Happiness 36 The Garden of Eden 37 The Fallen Angels 38 Consequences of Disobedience 38 Original Sin 39 CHRIST THE REDEEMER CHAPTER VI. THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR FORETOLD. THE PROMISE OF A REDEEMER AND THE STATE OF MANKIND EXPLAINED. God's Chosen People 45 The Knowledge of Divine Truth 48 The Redemption of Mankind 50 CHAPTER VH. THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. JESUS CHRIST, THE REDEEMER EXPLAINED. The Divine and Human Nature of Christ 51 Mary, the Mother of God 54 The Two Natures 56 The Union of the Divine and Human Nature 57 CHAPTER VIH. REDEMPTION OF THE HUMAN RACE. JESUS CHRIST, THE REDEEMER. OFFICE AND DIGNITIES OF THE REDEEMER EXPLAINED. The Birth of Our Savior 59 The Public Life of Our Lord. 61 Passion and Death 63 The Resurrection of Christ 70 The Ascension of Our Lord 73 Christ, the Head of the Church 75 The Apostles and First Christians 81 Jesus Christ the Supreme Judge 84 CHAPTER IX. FOR THE GLORY AND SERVICE OF HIS ETERNAL FATHER. THE BENEFITS OF OUR REDEMPTION EXPLAINED. The Merits of Christ 96 Redemption by Christ 100 Effects of Our Redemption by Christ 101 Spiritual Benediction and Graces 104 Christ, the Mediator 106 CHAPTER X. THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. EXPLANATION OF OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. Human Faith 110 Divine Faith Ill Faith of St. Peter... 114 THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH CHAPTER XI. THE TRUE GUIDE TO THE HOLY WAY. EXPLANATION OF THE RULE OF FAITH. What is the Rule of Faith 118 The Rule of Faith as a Guide 122 The Infallibility of the Church 124 The Traditions of the Church 127 The Doctrines of the Church Unchangeable 131 All Should Be Well Instructed in What Our Holy Faith Teaches. ... 135 CHAPTER XII. THE ONE TRUE CHURCH. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST EXPLAINED. The Commission of Teaching Committed to the Apostles and Their Successors 138 The Spiritual Powers of the Priesthood to Rule and Govern the Church 141 The Visible Head of the Church 143 The Infallibility of the Pope 147 Out of the Church of Christ There Is No Salvation , 152 CHAPTER Xm. THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHES THE SACRED TRUTHS OF FAITH. EXPLANATION OF THE MARKS OF THE CHURCH. The Church of Christ is One 153 The Church of Christ is Holy 154 The Church of Christ is Catholic 155 The Church of Christ is Apostolic 157 The Roman Catholic Church Possesses the Glorious Character of Catholic ...161 The Roman Catholic Church Perpetual 163 THE LAW OF GOD CHAPTER XIV. THE LAW OF GOD AS A GUIDE TO ETERNAL HAPPINESS. EXPLANATION" OF THE LAW OF GOD IN GENERAL. The Ten Commandments 167 CHAPTER XV. THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH. THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH EXPLAINED. Explanation of the First Commandment of the Church 172 Explanation of the Second Commandment of the Church 176 Explanation of the Third and Fourth Commandments of the Church 190 Explanation of the Fifth Commandment of the Church 192 Explanation of the Sixth Commandment of the Church 198 THE SINS OF MAN CHAPTER XVI. ORIGINAL AND ACTUAL SIN. COMMITTING OF SIN EXPLAINED. Mortal Sin Explained . . .203 Malice of Mortal Sin 204 Explanation of Venial Sin 214 Distinction Between Venial and Mortal Sin 216 CHAPTER XVH. THE CONVERSION OF THE HEART TO GOD. EXPLANATION OF REPENTANCE. Explanation of the Sorrow of Repentance 224 Explanation of the Purpose of Not Sinning More 228 Explanation on Doing Penance for Sin 231 Instructions on the Spirit of Penance 247 Instructions on the Works of Penance 251 The Remission of Sin Explained 257 THE LIFE OF THE SOUL, CHAPTER XVm. TRUE GRACE THE GIFT OF GOD. EXPLANATIONS ON THE GRACE OF GOD. Explanations on Actual Grace 260 Tendency of Grace 271 The Effects of Pure Mercy 274 External Helps to Salvation 275 Grace, Justice and Charity 276 The Soul Beautiful 278 True Repentance Needed 284 THE GHAININEUS OP GRACE CHAPTER XIX. THE SACRAMENTS AS SACRED SIGNS AND MEANS OF GRACE. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL. Exactness in Administering the Sacraments 296 What is Meant By Sacramental Grace? 297 The Imprint of the Soul 298 The Common Needs of All Christians 300 THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS CHAPTER XX. A CHILD OF GOD, OR THE REGENERATION OF THE SOUL. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OP BAPTISM. Is Baptism a True Sacrament 301 Instructions on Effects of Baptism 303 Instructions on Necessity of Baptism 306 The Commission to Teach and Baptize 307 CHAPTER XXI. THE CONFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION, The Outward Sensible Sign Used in Confirmation 311 The Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation 312 Two Conditions Required for Confirmation 315 CHAPTER XXII. THE FOUNTAIN AND SOURCE OF ALL GRACE. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE HOLY EUCHARIST. The Real Presence 319 The Last Supper 325 The Truth of the Real Presence .327 The Consecration of the Bread and the Wine 337 CHAPTER XXHI. THE SOUL MORE BEAUTIFUL IN THE EYES OF GOD. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOLY COMMUNION. To Commemorate the Passion and Death of Christ 345 Instructions on Communion of One Kind .347 CHAPTER XXIV. THE MOST SUBLIME MYSTERY OF OUR HOLY RELIGION. THE SACRIFICE OF THE MASS EXPLAINED. Instructions on the Sacrifice of the Old Law 353 The Perfect Priesthood and Sacrifice of Jesus Christ 355 The Sacrifice of the Cross and the Sacrifice of the Altar 357 What is the Sacrifice of the Mass 361 Instructions on the Institution of the Sacrifice of the Mass 365 CHAPTER XXV. THE SOUL RESTORED TO THE FRIENDSHIP OF GOD. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE. Three Things Required for the Sacrament of Penance 370 Three Parts of the Sacrament of Penance 375 Instructions Eegarding Contrition as Part of the Sacrament of Penance . . .. 376 Instructions on Sacramental Confession .377 Confessions to Authorized Priest of the Church 381 Sacramental Confession 383 Instructions on Satisfaction 391 Examples of the Holy Servants of God 393 CHAPTER XXVI. THE REMISSION OF TEMPORAL PUNISHMENT. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INDULGENCES. Prayer and Good Works as a Means of Grace 399 There Are Two Kinds of Indulgences '. . ' . 400 Indulgences Always Granted on Certain Conditions 401 CHAPTER XXVII. THE SOUL IN PERFECT CHARITY WITH GOD. INSTRUCTIONS ON PURGATORY. The Practice of Praying for the Souls of the Dead More Ancient Than the Church of Christ 406 A Holy and Wholesome Thought to Pray for the Dead 407 The Souls in Purgatory Shall Be Saved ; 410 CHAPTER XXVIH. THE SOUL ENDOWED AT THE LAST HOUR WITH STRENGTH FROM ON HIGH. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF EXTREME UNCTION. Extreme Unction a True and Real Sacrament of the New Law 413 Effects Produced by the Sacrament of Extreme Unction 415 The Priests Administer this Sacrament to Members of the Church. 416 The Great Happiness of Being a Member of the Church of Christ. . .417 CHAPTER XXIX. THE SACRED POWERS OF THE PRIESTHOOD. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS. The Sacred Powers of Priesthood not of Human Institution 419 The Bishops, Successors to the Apostles , 420 The Priests, Successors of the Seventy-two Disciples 420 Deacons, Sub-deacons, Acolytes, Exorcists, Lectors and Doorkeepers>.421 Bishops Exercise Full Pastoral Authority 423 Obedience and Respect for Episcopal Authority 424 The Outward Sensible Sign Used in Ordination 425 How Is One to Know If He Has a Vocation from God 426 On What Grounds Does the Church Prohibit the Clergy to Enter Matrimony 427 Pastors of the Flock of Jesus Christ , 429 The Call to the Priesthood a Gift of God. 430 CHAPTER XXX. THE SACRED BONDS OF MATRIMONY. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE. Marriage of Christians a Sacrament 434 Marriage Elevated to the Dignity of a Sacrament by Jesus Christ 437 The Conditions Required in Order to Receive the Sacrament of Marriage ....443 The Banns of Marriage Must Be Announced in the Church on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation 444 Authority of Parents Concerning Marriage of Children 446 Secret or Clandestine Marriages Condemned by the Church 448 Marriages That Are Contrary to the Laws of the Church 449 The Dangers of Mixed Marriages 451 Conditions Required by the Church of Both Parties to a Mixed Marriage 453 Matrimonial Dispensations 454 Laws of The Church Concerning Double Marriage Ceremonies. . . .456 Instructions to Those Assisting at Non-Catholic "Weddings 458 Explanations on Marriage and Divorce by Cardinal Gibbons 460

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