A catechism of Christian doctrine, no. 3 : for two years' course for post-confirmation classesDe Concilio, J. (Januarius)
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A catechism of Christian doctrine, no. 3 : for two years' course for post-confirmation classes
De Concilio, J. (Januarius)
Catholic Church -- Catechisms -- English
Q. 908. Is the Holy Communion called by any other name when given to one
in danger of death?
A. When the Holy Communion is given to one in danger of death, it is
called Viaticum, and is given with its own form of prayer. In giving
Holy Communion the priest says: "May the body of Our Lord Jesus Christ
guard your soul to eternal life." In giving Holy Viaticum he says:
"Receive, brother (or sister), the Viaticum of the body of Our Lord
Jesus Christ, which will guard you from the wicked enemy and lead you
into eternal life."
Q. 909. {259} When are we bound to receive Holy Communion?
A. We are bound to receive Holy Communion, under pain of mortal sin,
during the Easter time and when in danger of death.
Q. 910. {260} Is it well to receive Holy Communion often?
A. It is well to receive Holy Communion often, as nothing is a greater
aid to a holy life than often to receive the Author of all grace and the
Source of all good.
Q. 911. How shall we know how often we should receive Holy Communion?
A. We shall know how often we shall receive Holy Communion only from the
advice of our confessor, by whom we must be guided, and whom we must
strictly obey in this as well as in all matters concerning the state of
our soul.
Q. 912. What is a spiritual Communion?
A. A spiritual communion is an earnest desire to receive Communion in
reality, by which desire we make all preparations and thanksgivings that
we would make in case we really received the Holy Eucharist. Spiritual
Communion is an act of devotion that must be pleasing to God and bring
us blessings from Him.
Q. 913. {261} What should we do after Holy Communion?
A. After Holy Communion we should spend some time in adoring Our Lord,
in thanking Him for the grace we have received, and in asking Him for
the blessings we need.
Q. 914. What length of time should we spend in thanksgiving after Holy
Communion?
A. We should spend sufficient time in Thanksgiving after Holy Communion
to show due reverence to the Blessed Sacrament; for Our Lord is
personally with us as long as the appearance of bread and wine remains.
Q. 915. What should we be particular about when receiving Holy
Communion?
A. When receiving Holy Communion we should be particular: (1) About the
respectful manner in which we approach and return from the altar; (2)
About our personal appearance, especially neatness and cleanliness; (3)
About raising our head, opening our mouth and putting forth the tongue
in the proper manner; (4) About swallowing the Sacred Host; (5) About
removing it carefully with the tongue, in case it should stick to the
mouth, but never with the finger under any circumstances.
LESSON TWENTY-FOURTH.
ON THE SACRIFICE OF THE MASS.
Q. 916. {262} When and where are the bread and wine changed into the
body and blood of Christ?
A. The bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ at
the Consecration in the Mass.
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