Baltimore Catechism Volume I Part 9

A. The rewards or punishments appointed for men's souls after the Particular Judgment are Heaven, Purgatory, and h.e.l.l.

413. Q. What is h.e.l.l?

A. h.e.l.l is a state to which the wicked are condemned, and in which they are deprived of the sight of G.o.d for all eternity, and are in dreadful torments.

414. Q. What is Purgatory?

A. Purgatory is a state in which those suffer for a time who die guilty of venial sins, or without having satisfied for the punishment due to their sins.

417. Q. Will our bodies share in the reward or punishment of our souls?

A. Our bodies will share in the reward or punishment of our souls, because through the resurrection they will again be united to them.

420. Q. What is Heaven?

A. Heaven is the state of everlasting life in which we see G.o.d face to face, are made like unto Him in glory, and enjoy eternal happiness.

MORNING PRAYERS

As soon as you awake, think of G.o.d. Make the Sign of the Cross and say:

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Then dress quickly and kneel down. Now say the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Apostles' Creed, the Confiteor and the Acts of Faith, Hope, Love and Contrition which you have probably memorized. If you do not know them by heart you will find them on pages 2-4.

Then if you have time also say the following prayers:

TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN.

My Lady, and my Mother, remember I am thine; protect and defend me as thy property and possession.

TO SAINT JOSEPH.

Saint Joseph, model and patron of those who love the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us.

TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL.

Angel of G.o.d, my guardian dear, To whom His love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

G.o.d bless Papa and Mamma. G.o.d bless Brothers and Sisters, and all my friends. G.o.d bless me, and make me a good child.

FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.

Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light s.h.i.+ne upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Make the Sign of the Cross.

EVENING PRAYERS

Never go to bed without thanking G.o.d for all the benefits you have received during the day and during your whole life. Kneel down. Make the Sign of the Cross. Then say the Our Father, Hail Mary, the Apostles'

Creed, the Confiteor, and Glory be.

Now think how you have acted during the day. Are there any big sins on your soul? Any little sins? Try to tell Jesus how sorry you are for all your sins, and say the Act of Contrition (page 4).

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul.

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, a.s.sist me in my last agony.

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.

O my G.o.d, bless my father, mother, and all my relatives and friends.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of G.o.d, rest in peace. Amen.

Bless yourself with holy water.

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Amen.

PRAYERS FOR Ma.s.s

[The Ma.s.s prayers are an arrangement of those contained in Father Finn's "Prayer Book for Catholic Youth" (also known as Father Finn's Boys' and Girls' Prayer Book). They follow closely in simplified language the spirit and liturgy of the "Ordinary of the Ma.s.s," so that children will become readily accustomed to using the Church's own prayers and follow the priest at the altar. The rubrics when to sit, stand or kneel at Low Ma.s.s are given.

If it is found desirable to have the children recite prayers aloud and in unison at Ma.s.s, certain parts suitable for this purpose are marked with an asterisk (*).]

Remember that the church is the house of G.o.d, where the living G.o.d dwells. And where G.o.d is, His holy angels too are present. In church, therefore, be reverent and modest in your behavior, and always be in time. When you enter, bless yourself with holy water and go quietly to your seat, genuflect on your right knee and enter the pew.

PRAYER BEFORE Ma.s.s

O my G.o.d, I am only a child; help me to be attentive, and to pray with all my heart during this holy Ma.s.s.

The priest comes out to begin Ma.s.s.

Stand

The priest carries in his hands the chalice, covered with a cloth. The priest goes up to the middle of the altar, and sets down the chalice.

Then he goes to the right side and opens the book.

After that he comes down to the foot of the altar, and makes the Sign of the Cross.

THE Ma.s.s OF THE CATECHUMENS (From the Beginning to the Offertory)

Kneel

*In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.