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The Baltimore Catechism No. 1
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    • Creed
      • Lesson 1: On The End of Man
      • Lesson 2: On God & His Perfections
      • Lesson 3: On The Unity & Trinity of God
      • Lesson 4: On The Angels & Our First Parents
      • Lesson 5: On Sin & Its Kind
      • Lesson 6: On The Incarnation & Redemption
      • Lesson 7: On Our Lord's Passion, Death, Resurrection, & Ascension
      • Lesson 8: On The Holy Ghost & His Decent Upon The Apostles
      • Lesson 9: On The Effects Of The Redemption
      • Lesson 10: On The Church
    • Sacrement
      • Lesson 11: On The Sacrements In General
      • Lesson 12: On Baptism
      • Lesson 13: On Confirmation
      • Lesson 14: On The Sacrement of Penance
      • Lesson 15: On Contrition
      • Lesson 16: On Confession
      • Lesson 17: On Indulgence
      • Lesson 18: On The Holy Eucharist
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        Lesson 19: On The Ends For Which The Holy Eucharist was Institued
      • Lesson 20: On The Sacrifice Of The Mass
      • Lesson 21: On Extreme Unction & Holy Orders
      • Lesson 22: On Matrimony
      • Lesson 23: On The Sacramentals
    • Prayer
      • Lesson 24: On Prayer
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Lesson 19: On The Ends For Which The Holy Eucharist was Institued
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Lesson 19: On The Ends For Which The Holy Eucharist was Institued

Q. 251. Why did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist?


A. Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist: 1. To unite us to Himself and to nourish our soul with His body and blood. 2. To increase sanctifying grace and all virtues in our soul. 3. To lessen our evil inclinations. 4. To be a pledge of everlasting life. 5. To fit our bodies for a glorious resurrection. 6. To continue the sacrifice of the cross in His Church.

Q. 253. What is Holy Communion?


A. Holy Communion is the receiving of the body and blood of Christ.

Q. 254. What is necessary to make a good Communion?


A. To make a good Communion it is necessary to be in the state of grace and to be fasting for one hour from food and all drinks, except water. [This answer has been changed to match the current canon law regarding fasting before Holy Communion.]

Q. 255. Does he who receives Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ?


A. He who receives Communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of Christ, but does not receive His grace, and he commits a great sacrilege.
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