Faith Basics
The Seven Sacraments:
- Baptism
- The Holy Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance
- Holy Orders
- Holy Matrimony
- Unction (annointing) of the Sick
Three Theological Virtues:
- Faith
- Hope
- Charity
The Four Cardinal Virtues:
- Justice
- Prudence
- Temperance
- Fortitude
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Counsel
- Spiritual Strength
- Knowledge
- True Godliness
- Holy Fear
The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit:
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
- Long-suffering
- Gentleness
- Goodness
- Faith
- Meekness
- Patience
- Modesty
- Temperance
- Chastity
The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy:
- To instruct the ignorant
- To correct offenders
- To counsel the doubtful
- To comfort the afflicted
- To suffer injuries with patience
- To forgive offences and wrongs
- To pray for others
The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy:
- To feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty
- To clothe the naked
- To harbour the stranger and needy
- To visit the sick
- To minister to prisioners and captives
- To visit the orphans and widows
- To bury the dead
The Eight Beatitudes of Jesus:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
The Seven Deadly Sins:
- Pride
- Covetousness
- Lust
- Envy
- Gluttony
- Anger
- Sloth
The Seven Contrary Virtues:
- Humility
- Liberality
- Chastity
- Gentleness
- Temperance
- Patience
- Diligence
Nine Ways of Participating in another’s Sin:
- By counsel
- By command
- By consent
- By provocation
- By praise or flattery
- By concealment
- By partaking
- By silence
- By defence of the ill
Three Notable Duties:
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Almsgiving
The Three Parts of True Repentance:
- Contrition
- Confession
- Satisfaction
The Evangelical Councils:
- Voluntary Poverty
- Chastity
- Holy Obedience
The Seven Words on the Cross:
The First Word:
“Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do”
The Second Word:
“Today you will be with Me in Paradise”
The Third Word:
“Woman, behold your son.. behold your mother”
The Fourth Word:
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
The Fifth Word:
“I thirst.”
The Sixth Word:
“It is finished.”
The Seventh Word:
“Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.
The Four Last Things:
- Death
- Judgement
- Heaven
- Hell
Subjects for Daily Meditation and Prayer:
Remember, Christian Soul, that you have this day, and every day of your life:
- God to glorify
- Jesus to imitate
- A soul to save
- A body to mortify
- Sins to repent of
- Virtues to acquire
- Hell to avoid
- Heaven to gain
- Eternity to prepare for
- Time to profit by
- Neighbours to edify
- The world to despise
- Devils to combat
- Passions to subdue
- Death perhaps to suffer
- Judgement to undergo
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