An edition of The manual of the holy Catholic Church
(1906)
The Manual Of The Holy Catholic Church
embracing, first part: The beautiful teachings of the holy Catholic Church simplified and explained in the form of questions and answers ... second part: Light from the altar; or, The true Catholic in the church of Christ ...
by James J. McGovern
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CONTENTS
Ceremonies of the Church
CHAPTER I.
EXPLANATION OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES.
The Meaning of Sacred Rite or Ceremony 2
Sacred Ceremonies Instituted by Jesus Christ 4
Why Latin is Used in the Church 7
Why the Sign of the Cross is so Frequently Used 9
Instructions on the Ceremonies of Baptism 11
Instructions Regarding God-fathers and God-mothers 16
Private Baptism 17
Ceremonies of the Sacrament of Confirmation 18
The Order and Ceremonies of the Mass Simplified and Explained
CHAPTER n.
EXPLANATION OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES (Continued).
The Sacrifice of the Mass in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. 20
The Meaning of the Sacred Vestments 21
The Five Colors of the Vestments 22
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Why Incense is Used in the Mass 23
The Manner of Assisting at Mass 32
Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Penance 35
Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Extreme Unction 36
Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Holy Orders 38
Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Marriage 39
The Blessings of Candles, Ashes and Palms, and The Ceremonies of Holy Week
CHAPTER HI.
EXPLANATION OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES (Continued).
The Ceremonies on the Feast of the Purification 43
The Blessing of the Candles 43
The Distribution of the Candles 44
The Procession 44
ASH WEDNESDAY.
The Ceremonies of the Blessing of the Ashes 45
The Blessing and Distribution of the Ashes 46
THE CEREMONIES OF HOLY WEEK.
The Blessing of the Palms on Palm Sunday 47
The Distribution of the Palms and the Procession 48
THE CEREMONIES OF HOLY THURSDAY.
The Mass 50
The Procession to the Altar of Repose 51
Hymn for Holy Thursday 52
THE CEREMONIES OF GOOD FRIDAY.
The Ceremonies at the Adoration of the Cross 54
The Procession from the Altar of Repose 56
THE CEREMONIES OF HOLY SATURDAY.
The Blessing of the Fire, the Incense and the Paschal Candle 59
The Prophecies and the Blessing of the Font 61
The Litany and the Mass 63
The Ceremonies of the Forty Hours' Devotion, also the Sacramentals Explained
CHAPTER IV.
EXPLANATION OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES (Continued).
The Ceremonies of the Forty Hours 65
The First Day 66
The Second Day 68
The Third Day 68
THE SACRAMENTALS EXPLAINED.
What is Meant by the Sacramentals 70
The Effects of the Sacramentals 70
The Ceremonies of the Sacraments Necessary 72
Acts of Adoration in the Home for Every Day in the Week
CHAPTER V.
AN APPROVED METHOD OF VISITING THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
MONDAY.
Christ's Incarnation 74
The Nativity 74
The Circumcision 75
TUESDAY.
Christ's Manifestation 76
The Presentation 76
The Flight Into Egypt 77
WEDNESDAY.
Christ's Baptism 78
His Fast 78
His Preaching 79
THURSDAY.
Christ's Entry into Jerusalem 80
Washing the Disciples' Feet 81
Institution of the Blessed Eucharist 81
FRIDAY.
Christ's Agony in the Garden 82
Christ Before Pilate 83
Christ Scourged and Crowned with Thorns 84
SATURDAY.
Christ Crucified 85
Christ Dying on the Cross 86
Christ Buried 86
SUNDAY.
Christ's Resurrection 87
The Veneration of the Blessed Sacrament 88
A Home Study for Altar Boys
Talks With the Altar Boy at Home 91
Responses to be Memorized by Servers at Mass 93
The Holy Rosary with Aids to Its Devout Recitation
CHAPTER VI.
HOW TO SAY THE ROSARY.
The Joyful Mysteries 102
The Sorrowful Mysteries 108
The Glorious Mysteries 116
A Simple Method of Confession
CHAPTER VH.
THE WAY TO MAKE A TRUE CONFESSION.
Preparations for Confession 129
We Must Carefully Examine Our Conscience 130
CONTENTS.
We Must Take Time and Care to Make a Good Act of Contrition 135
We Must Renounce Our Sins and Begin a New Life 14S
When Sins Must, or May, Be Confessed Again 150
The Sacramental Seal of Confession 151
How to Assist the Sick and Dying
CHAPTER VIII.
INSTRUCTIONS FOB THOSE IN CARE OF THE SICK AND DYING
Advice on Visiting the Sick 152
Advice to Those Assisting Dying Persons 153
How to Assist a Dying Non-Catholic 154
Other Recommendations About the Sick 155
The Last Sacrament 155
Special Instructions for Extreme Unction 156
Golden Thoughts on the Principal Feasts of the Church
CHAPTER IX.
HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.
The New Year 157
The Epiphany or Little Christmas 158
The Feast of the Holy Name 160
The Marriage of the Virgin 162
The Feast of the Purification 164
St. Valentine 166
Ash Wednesday 168
St. Patrick 170
St. Gabriel 170
St. Joseph 171
Lady Day (The Annunciation) 172
Golden Thoughts — Continued
CHAPTER X.
HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.
Easter-tide 175
St. Michael, the Archangel 179
The Ascension 181
Pentecost 183
Corpus Christi Day 186
Sacred Heart of Jesus 188
St. John the Baptist 190
The Apostles Sts. Peter and Paul 193
Golden Thoughts — Continued
CHAPTER XI.
HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.
The Visitation 196
St. Vincent of Paul 198
Mary Magdalen 201
St. Ignatius Loyola : 203
The Transfiguration 205
The Assumption 207
St. Augustine 209
Our Lady's Birthday 211
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross 213
Golden Thoughts — Continued
CHAPTER XH.
HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.
St. Eaphael 216
All Saints Day 218
The Commemoration of the Dead 220
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin 222
St. Francis Xavier 224
Our Lady's Immaculate Conception 226
Christmas Day 228
Christmas Week 232
The Feasts and Fasts of the Church for Every Day in the Year
CHAPTEB XIIL
THE FEASTS AND FASTS EXPLAINED.
Explanation of the Feasts and Fasts 234
Table of Movable Feasts 239
Feasts of the Church for Every Day in the Year 240
The True Happiness of Heaven
CHAPTER XIV.
THE SOULS OF THE JUST TO LIVE WITH GOD.
The Eternal Happiness of Heaven. 244
The Saints and Angels in Heaven .246
The Veneration of the Saints 247
The Invocation of the Saints 248
Our Guardian Angels 250
Honor and Veneration Due the Blessed Virgin 251
The Use of Holy Images 255
CONTENTS.
Choice Selections from the Writings and Sayings of Our Patron Saints
CHAPTER XV.
THE TEACHINGS OF THE SAINTS.
The Mass and Holy Communion 258, 259
Prayer and Blessings 258,260,267,270
Divine Providence and Salvation 264,268,271
Holy Fear and the Service of God 265, 266, 270, 272, 274
Devotion to the Sacred Heart 260
The Sublime Sanctity of the Blessed Virgin Mary .259
Education and True Knowledge 266, 269, 272, 274, 275
The Virtue of Faith 258,260,263,272
Charity 257, 262, 263, 266, 271
Confidence and Hope 258,260,261
Meekness, Humility, Mercy and Compassion 262,267
Kindness, Love and Friendship 261,262,263,269,270,275
Fortitude and Perseverence 261,267
Prudence, Reliance and Obedience 264,265,266 269
Purity of Intention, Order and Regularity 263 277
Poverty, Suffering and Sorrow 264,268,270 273
Self-renunciation and Self-distrust 263 273
Truth, Peace and Patience 263 264 275
Diligence, Affability and Fidelity 273 275 276
Constancy and Zeal 259,262,263,267
Idleness, Worldliness and Vainglory 272 276
Impatience, Ingratitude and Inconstancy 272 274 276
Care of the Sick 265 270
Purgatory 260, 273, 275
Heaven 259, 268, 277
The Religious and Moral Training of Children
CHAPTER XVI.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CATHOLIC HOME.
Advice to Parents 278
Care of Children 279
Mistakes of Mothers 280
Early Religious Training 282
As the Twig is Bent, So the Tree Will Grow 285
Parents Should Work Together 290
111 Treatment of Children 292
Win the Love of Your Children 294
Never Chastise a Child When Angry 296
Parents Should Set a Good Example 298
The Honor Due to Parents 300
Teach Your Child to be Reverent 301
The Duties of Children to Their Parents 302
Lessons on Infancy and Youth 304
Important Facts in Church History Explained
CHAPTER XVII.
One Hundred and Fifty Questions and Answers 305 to 334
The Catholic Home Dictionary and Cyclopedia
CHAPTER XVIII.
A Brief Explanation of the Doctrines, Discipline, Rites, Ceremonies and Councils of the Catholic Church, including an Abridged Account of the Religious Orders 335 to 409
% Decrees on Daily Communion
Receiving Daily the Most Holy Eucharist 413
Instructions for Daily Communicants 419
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