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A75062 An Abstract of the Scripture-catechism accommodated by the author, to the use of children and ignorant people / newly corrected by the author himself. 1675 (1675) Wing A142B; ESTC R42630 16,853 76

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HOw many and what are the Commandments of the Church A. There be six principal ones 1. To hear Mass upon all Sundays and Holy-days if we have opportunity 2. To fast Lent Vigils commanded Ember-days and Fridays also by the custom of England with abstinence from flesh on Saturdays 3. To confess our sins at least once a year 4. To receive the blessed Sacraments at least once a year and that at Easter or thereabouts namely betwixt Palm-Sunday and Low-Sunday 5. To pay Tythes to our Pastors 6. Not to solemnize Marriage at forbidden times that is from the first Sunday in Advent till Twelfth-day be past not from Ashwednesday until Low-Sunday be past Q. Are we bound under sin to keep these Commandments of the Church A. We are He that will not hear the Church let him be unto thee as a Heathen or a Publican S. Mat. 18. v. 18. CHAP. X. The Councils of the Church expounded Q HOw many and what are the Councils of the Church A. There be 3. principal ones 1. Voluntary poverty If thou wilt be perfect go and sell all thou hast and give to the poor and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven S. Mat. 3. v. 21. 2. Perpetual Chastity which is a voluntary abstaining from all carnal pleasures He that gives his Virgin in Marriage does well but he that gives it not does better 1 Cor. 7. v. 40. 3. Obedience which is voluntary subjection to anothers will in all that is not sin Obey your Prelates and be subject to them for they watch as being to render an account for your souls Heb. 13. v. 17. CHAP. XI Of the Sacraments in general Q. HOw many Sacraments be there A. Seven Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Penance extream Vnction Holy Order and Matrimony Q. What is a Sacrament in general A. It is a visible sign of invisible grace instituted by Christ our Lord for our sanctification Q. From whence have the Sacraments their force and efficacy A. From the Blood Passion of Christs merits which they apply to our souls Q. What things are essential to a Sacrament A. Matter and Form Q. Do all the Sacraments cause Grace A. Instrumentally they do Q. How many of them give a character A. Three Baptism Confirmation and holy Order and therefore these can be given but once Q. Who is the ordinary Minister of them A. A Priest excepting holy Order and Confirmation which are reserved to Bishops only Baptism Expounded Q. WHat is Baptism A. It is a Sacrament by which we are born a new to God and consisteth in an outward washing of the body under a set form of words Q. What is the necessary matter of it A. Natural water only for artificial water will not serve Q. What is the form of it A. I Baptize thee N. in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Q. What if the word I Baptize or any one of the three Persons be left out A. Then the Baptism is not valid Q. Can a man be saved without Baptism A. He cannot unless he have it either actually or in desire with contrition or be Baptized in his own blood by Martyrdome Q. Can no man but a Priest Baptize A. Yes in case of necessity when a Priest cannot be had any Lay-man or Woman may do it Q. What intention is necessary in him that giveth Baptism A. To what the Church does and Christ ordained Q What are the effects of Baptism A. It makes us the Children of God by remitting Original sin and infusing justifying grace into the soul with habits of Faith Hope and Charity Q Why have we one God-father and one God mother in Baptism A. That if our Parents neglect it or it be prevented by death they may instruct us in the Faith of Christ Q. How can Infants be Christned who have no actual faith A. In the Faith of the Church and their Godfathers and Godmothers unless any one be born again of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God S. John 3. v. 5. Q. Why are so many Ceremonies used in Baptism A. To stir up reverence to the Sacrament and signifie the inward effects thereof Confirmation expounded Q. WHat is Confirmation A. It is a Sacrament which makes us strong and perfect Christians able to profess our faith before tyrants and persecutors Q. What is the matter of it A. Oyl mingled with balm blessed by the Bishop Q What is the form of it A. I sign thee with the sign of the Cross I confirm thee with the Chrisome of salvation in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Q. What Scripture have you for this A. The second to the Corinthians c. 1. v. 24. And he that confirmeth us with you in Christ and hath annoyled us God who also hath sealed us and given the pledge of the spirit in our hearts Q. Who is the Minister of this Sacrament A. Bishop only Q. What sin is it not to receive this Sacrament when we may have it A. A mortal sin if it be done out of contempt or any gross neglect especially in a persecuting Country as ours is The blessed Eucharist expounded Q. WHat is the blessed Eucharist A. It is the body and blood of Jesus Christ true God and true Man whole Christ under the likeness and outward shape of bread Q. In what manner is Christ A. By the true and real presence of his divine and humane nature and not figuratively only as Hereticks would have it Q. How prove you that A. Because when Christ ordained it at his last supper He took bread blessed brake and gave it to his Disciples saying This is my Body and he also blessed the Cup saying This is my blood of the New Testament which shall be shed for many for the remission of sins St. Mat. 26. v. 26. Q. By what means is that which was before Bread turned into the Body of Christ and that which was Wine made the Blood of Christ A. By the most holy and powerful words of Consecration ordained by Christ and spoken by the Priest Q. Is the body of Christ hurt or broken when we divide and break the Sacrament A. No it is not for Christ is now immortal and impassible he cannot dye nor suffer any more Rom. 6. v. 9. Q. How can the same thing be in many places at once A. By the omnipotency of God by which he himself is in all and every of his Creatures at one and the same time Q. What is the matter of this Sacrament A. Wheaten Bread and Wine of the Grape Q. What is the form of it A. This is my body this is my blood Q. What disposition is required in him that receives the B. Eucharist A. That he have first confessed his sins and be in state of grace For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to himself 1 Cor. 11. v. 29. Q. What are the effects of this Sacrament A. It