Knowledge of the Word of God

What is the word of God?

The word of God is all that God has revealed for man^s Salvation.

What does the Knowledge of God's word do for man?

The Knowledge of God's word,

1) Enables man to know what to believe, what to do, and what means to use to please God;

2) It moves all of good will to seek to please God.

Is the Knowledge of God's word necessary to man's Salvation?

Some Knowledge of God's word is necessary to man's Salvation.

How can man obtain a knowledge of God's word?

Man can obtain a knowledge of God's word,

1) By listening to the Sunday Sermons;

2) By reading the Bible and Books of Instruction;

3) By consulting his Pastor or Father Confessor;

4) By cultivating the society of intelligent and practical Catholics.

What knowledge of God's word is essential for man's Salvation?

For man's Salvation it is essential to know:

1) That there is one God, infinitely perfect;

2) That God will reward the good and punish the wicked for ever;

3) That in God there are three divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Ghost;

4) That God the Son became man and died for our Salvation.

What additional knowledge is necessary for the proper reception of the Sacraments?

For the proper reception of the Sacraments it is besides necessary to know:

1) That Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church to lead men to heaven;

2) That He instituted seven Sacraments as fountains of grace;

3) That God promised to hear our prayer;

4) To have a knowledge of the Our Father, Hail Mary, Apostles' Creed, Ten Commandments, and the Six Precepts;

5) To have a knowledge of the nature of the Sacrament to be received.