What every Christian Must Know
Every Christian, by the command of the Church, must know at least: I. The four great truths of Faith. II. The Sacraments; at least, Baptism, Penance and the Blessed Sacrament. III. The Prayers, Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Creed, or, I believe. IV. The Commandments of God and the Church. — See St. Alphonsus Liguori.
I. FAITH.
Be very careful to learn these four great truths ; because no one can "go to heaven without knowing them.
1. How many Gods are there?
One God.
2. How many persons are there in God?
Three Persons : the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
3. Which of them was made man, and died to save us from hell?
God the Son, the Second Person ; or the Son of God.
4. What will God, do to the good?
He will make the good happy for ever in heaven.
And what to the wicked?
He will burn the wicked for ever in hell.
II. THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS.
5. What is Baptism for ?
It cleanses from original sin, and makes us Christians.
