The Manual of the Holy Catholic Church
Subtitle: Volume 2: Light from the altar; or, The true Catholic in the church of Christ
Publisher: Catholic Art and Publication Office
Published: 1906
Language: eng
Description: Volume 2 of 2.
Table of contents: title: Volume 2: Light from the altar; or, The true Catholic in the church of Christ; title: TABLE OF CONTENTS; title: LIGHT FROM THE ALTAR OR THE TRUE CATHOLIC IN THE CHURCH OF CHRIST; title: Ceremonies of the Church; title: CHAPTER I.; title: EXPLANATION OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES.; title: The Meaning of Sacred Rite or Ceremony 2; title: Sacred Ceremonies Instituted by Jesus Christ 4; title: Why Latin is Used in the Church 7; title: Why the Sign of the Cross is so Frequently Used 9; title: Instructions on the Ceremonies of Baptism 11; title: Instructions Regarding God-fathers and God-mothers 16; title: Private Baptism 17; title: Ceremonies of the Sacrament of Confirmation 18; title: The Order and Ceremonies of the Mass Simplified and Explained; title: CHAPTER n.; title: The Sacrifice of the Mass in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. 20; title: The Meaning of the Sacred Vestments 21; title: The Five Colors of the Vestments 22; title: Why Incense is Used in the Mass 23; title: The Manner of Assisting at Mass 32; title: Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Penance 35; title: Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Extreme Unction 36; title: Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Holy Orders 38; title: Ceremonies in the Sacrament of Marriage 39; title: The Blessings of Candles, Ashes and Palms, and The Ceremonies of Holy Week; title: CHAPTER HI.; title: The Ceremonies on the Feast of the Purification 43; title: The Blessing of the Candles 43; title: The Distribution of the Candles 44; title: The Procession 44; title: ASH WEDNESDAY.; title: The Ceremonies of the Blessing of the Ashes 45; title: The Blessing and Distribution of the Ashes 46; title: THE CEREMONIES OF HOLY WEEK.; title: The Blessing of the Palms on Palm Sunday 47; title: The Distribution of the Palms and the Procession 48; title: THE CEREMONIES OF HOLY THURSDAY.; title: The Mass 50; title: The Procession to the Altar of Repose 51; title: Hymn for Holy Thursday 52; title: THE CEREMONIES OF GOOD FRIDAY.; title: The Ceremonies at the Adoration of the Cross 54; title: The Procession from the Altar of Repose 56; title: THE CEREMONIES OF HOLY SATURDAY.; title: The Blessing of the Fire, the Incense and the Paschal Candle 59; title: The Prophecies and the Blessing of the Font 61; title: The Litany and the Mass 63; title: The Ceremonies of the Forty Hours' Devotion, also the Sacramentals Explained; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: The Ceremonies of the Forty Hours 65; title: The First Day 66; title: The Second Day 68; title: The Third Day 68; title: THE SACRAMENTALS EXPLAINED.; title: What is Meant by the Sacramentals 70; title: The Effects of the Sacramentals 70; title: The Ceremonies of the Sacraments Necessary 72; title: Acts of Adoration in the Home for Every Day in the Week; title: CHAPTER V.; title: AN APPROVED METHOD OF VISITING THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.; title: MONDAY.; title: Christ's Incarnation 74; title: The Nativity 74; title: The Circumcision 75; title: TUESDAY.; title: Christ's Manifestation 76; title: The Presentation 76; title: The Flight Into Egypt 77; title: WEDNESDAY.; title: Christ 'a Baptism 78; title: His Fast 78; title: His Preaching 79; title: THURSDAY.; title: Christ's Entry into Jerusalem 80; title: Washing the Disciples' Feet 81; title: Institution of the Blessed Eucharist 81; title: FRIDAY.; title: Christ's Agony in the Garden 82; title: Christ Before Pilate 83; title: Christ Scourged and Crowned with Thorns 84; title: SATURDAY.; title: Christ Crucified 85; title: Christ Dying on the Cross 86; title: Christ Buried 86; title: SUNDAY.; title: Christ's Resurrection 87; title: The Veneration of the Blessed Sacrament 88; title: A Home Study for Altar Boys; title: Talks With the Altar Boy at Home 91; title: Responses to be Memorized by Servers at Mass 93; title: The Holy Rosary with Aids to Its Devout Recitation; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: HOW TO SAY THE ROSARY.; title: The Joyful Mysteries 102; title: The Sorrowful Mysteries 108; title: The Glorious Mysteries 116; title: A Simple Method of Confession; title: CHAPTER VH.; title: THE WAY TO MAKE A TRUE CONFESSION.; title: Preparations for Confession 129; title: We Must Carefully Examine Our Conscience 130; title: We Must Take Time and Care to Make a Good Act of Contrition . . 135; title: We Must Renounce Our Sins and Begin a New Life 14S; title: When Sins Must, or May, Be Confessed Again 150; title: The Sacramental Seal of Confession 151; title: How to Assist the Sick and Dying; title: CHAPTER VIII.; title: INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE IN CARE OF THE SICK AND DYING; title: Advice on Visiting the Sick 152; title: Advice to Those Assisting Dying Persons 153; title: How to Assist a Dying Non-Catholic 154; title: Other Recommendations About the Sick. 155; title: The Last Sacrament 155; title: Special Instructions for Extreme Unction 156; title: Golden Thoughts on the Principal Feasts of the Church; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.; title: The New Year 157; title: The Epiphany or Little Christmas 158; title: The Feast of the Holy Name 160; title: The Marriage of the Virgin 162; title: The Feast of the Purification 164; title: St. Valentine 166; title: Ash Wednesday 168; title: St. Patrick 170; title: St. Gabriel 170; title: St. Joseph 171; title: Lady Day (The Annunciation) 172; title: CHAPTER X.; title: HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.; title: Easter-tide 175; title: St. Michael, the Archangel 179; title: The Ascension 181; title: Pentecost 183; title: Corpus Christi Day 186; title: Sacred Heart of Jesus 188; title: St. John the Baptist 190; title: The Apostles Sts. Peter and Paul 193; title: CHAPTER XI.; title: HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.; title: The Visitation 196; title: St. Vincent of Paul 198; title: Mary Magdalen 201; title: St. Ignatius Loyola  203; title: The Transfiguration 205; title: The Assumption 207; title: St. Augustine 209; title: Our Lady's Birthday 211; title: The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross 213; title: CHAPTER XH.; title: HELPS ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL FEASTS AND FASTS.; title: St. Eaphael 216; title: All Saints Day 218; title: The Commemoration of the Dead 220; title: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin 222; title: St. Francis Xavier 224; title: Our Lady's Immaculate Conception 226; title: Christmas Day 228; title: Christmas Week 232; title: The Feasts and Fasts of the Church for Every Day in the Year; title: CHAPTEB XIIL; title: THE FEASTS AND FASTS EXPLAINED.; title: Explanation of the Feasts and Fasts 234; title: Table of Movable Feasts  239; title: Feasts of the Church for Every Day in the Year 240; title: The True Happiness of Heaven; title: CHAPTER XIV.; title: THE SOULS OF THE JUST TO LIVE WITH GOD.; title: The Eternal Happiness of Heaven. 244; title: The Saints and Angels in Heaven .246; title: The Veneration of the Saints 247; title: The Invocation of the Saints 248; title: Our Guardian Angels 250; title: Honor and Veneration Due the Blessed Virgin 251; title: The Use of Holy Images 255; title: Choice Selections from the Writings and Sayings of Our Patron Saints; title: CHAPTER XV.; title: THE TEACHINGS OF THE SAINTS.; title: The Mass and Holy Communion 258, 259; title: Prayer and Blessings 258,260,267,270; title: Divine Providence and Salvation 264,268,271; title: Holy Fear and the Service of God 265, 266, 270, 272, 274; title: Devotion to the Sacred Heart 260; title: The Sublime Sanctity of the Blessed Virgin Mary .259; title: Education and True Knowledge 266, 269, 272, 274, 275; title: The Virtue of Faith 258,260,263,272; title: Charity 257, 262, 263, 266, 271; title: Confidence and Hope 258,260,261; title: Meekness, Humility, Mercy and Compassion 262,267; title: Kindness, Love and Friendship 261,262,263,269,270,275; title: Fortitude and Perseverence 261,267; title: Prudence, Reliance and Obedience 264,265,266 269; title: Purity of Intention, Order and Regularity 263 277; title: Poverty, Suffering and Sorrow 264,268,270 273; title: Self-renunciation and Self-distrust 263 273; title: Truth, Peace and Patience 263 264 275; title: Diligence, Affability and Fidelity 273 275 276; title: Constancy and Zeal 259,262,263,267; title: Idleness, Worldliness and Vainglory 272 276; title: Impatience, Ingratitude and Inconstancy 272 274 276; title: Care of the Sick 265 270; title: Purgatory 260,2731275; title: Heaven 259,268, 277; title: The Religious and Moral Training of Children; title: CHAPTER XVI.; title: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CATHOLIC HOME.; title: Advice to Parents 278; title: Care of Children 279; title: Mistakes of Mothers 280; title: Early Religious Training 282; title: As the Twig is Bent, So the Tree Will Grow 285; title: Parents Should Work Together 290; title: Treatment of Children 292; title: Win the Love of Your Children 294; title: Never Chastise a Child When Angry 296; title: Parents Should Set a Good Example 298; title: The Honor Due to Parents 300; title: Teach Your Child to be Reverent 301; title: The Duties of Children to Their Parents 302; title: Lessons on Infancy and Youth 304; title: Important Facts in Church History Explained; title: CHAPTER XVII.; title: One Hundred and Fifty Questions and Answers 305 to 334; title: The Catholic Home Dictionary and Cyclopedia; title: CHAPTER XVIII.; title: 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; title: Decrees on Daily Communion; title: Receiving Daily the Most Holy Eucharist 413; title: Instructions for Daily Communicants 419