* Paterson, October 31, 1948. Imprimatur: THOMAS A. BOLAND, Bishop of Paterson.

 * IMPRIMATUR FOR ALL OTHER TEXTS

 * Brooklyn, Aug. 30, 1949. Imprim ipotest: JOHN M. FRAWLEY, C.SS.R., Provincial of the Eastern Province. New York. Sept. 15, 1949. Nihil Obstat: JOHN M. A. FEARNS, S.T.D., Censor Librorum.

 * New York, March 15, 1958. Nihil Obstat: JOHN A. GOODWINE, Censor Librorum. Imprimatur: FRANCIS CARDINAL SPELLMAN, Archbishop of New York.

 * This comprehensive catechism contains the constant, authentic doctrine and moral teaching of the

 * Catholic Faith. It is not only excellent for adults and children, but is also perfect for religious programs and anyone desiring information about the Church.

 * More than 500 clear and concise questions and answers are included. Developed explanations and

 * Sacred Scripture are used extensively to amplify the answers. Each chapter concludes with study helps, exercises and a summary essay for teachers and students.

 * The twenty-two extraordinary engravings help to make this edition among the finest Catholic catechisms ever printed.

 * 1 Atheists who deny the existence of God, can offer no valid or convincing argument in proof of their denial.

 * 2 See question 1 (a); also Appendix I, question II.

 * 3 Read the first book of the Bible, Genesis, which describes the creation of the universe.

 * 4 Fourth Lateran and Vatican Councils.

 * 5 Michael-Daniel 10:13-21: Jude 1:9; Apocalypse 12:7; Gabriel-Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19-26; Raphael-Tobias 3:25; 5:17; 6:16; 8:3; 9:6; 11:7; and 12:15

 * 6 Seraphim-Isaias 6:2; Cherubim-Genesis 3:24; Ezechiel 10:1-22; Ecclesiasticus 49:10; Thrones, Dominations, Principalities, Powers-Colossians 1:16; Virtues-Ephesians 1:21; Archangel-1 Thessalonians 4:16; Angel-Matthew 18:10

 * 7 See question 9.

 * 8 Read the third chapter of the Book of Genesis.

 * 9 Leo IX, April, 1053

 * 10 See question 358

 * 11 See Scripture, question 25, Matthew 28:19.

 * 12 See question 137.

 * 13 See Scripture, question 137, Matthew 16:18; 28:18-20.

 * 14 See Scripture, question 153, John 17:17-21.

 * 15 See Scripture, question, 137, Matthew 28:19-20.

 * 16 See Scripture, question 147, Matthew 16:17-19; question 158, Mark 16:15-16.

 * 17 See Scripture, question 143, John 16:13-14; question 147, Luke 22:31-32.

 * 18 See Scripture, question 156, Romans 12:4-5; question 153, John 17:11.

 * 19 See Scripture, question 99; question 100, John 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53.

 * 20 See Scripture, question 180, Matthew 25:34-46.

 * 21 See Scripture, question 173, 2 Machabees 12:46.

 * 22 See question 124

 * 23 See Scripture, question 124, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7; question 174, Matthew 25:34-40.

 * 24 See questions 122, 123, 124 on acts of faith, hope, and charity; see lesson 37 on prayer.

 * 25 See question 74 f

 * 26 See question 74 g.

 * 27 See Scripture, question 198, Exodus 20:3-4.

 * 28 See Scripture, question 256, Matthew 5:27-28.

 * 29 See question 237.

 * 30 See questions 462-465

 * 31 For the definition of sacrilege see question 213

 * 32 See question 381

 * The Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church 182

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