Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism Quotes

“The chief sources of sin are seven: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth; and they are commonly called capital sins.”
― Plenary Councils of Baltimore, Baltimore Catechism No. 1

“207. Q. What do you mean by the near occasions of sin? A. By the near occasions of sin I mean all the persons, places, and things that may easily lead us into sin.”
― Plenary Councils of Baltimore, Baltimore Catechism, No. 1

“The Holy Ghost came down upon the Apostles ten days after the Ascension of our Lord; and the day on which He came down upon the Apostles is called Whitsunday, or Pentecost.”
― Plenary Councils of Baltimore, Baltimore Catechism, No. 1