PART VII

Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices

THE CEREMONIES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH I.--Ceremonies Necessary to Divine Worship II.--Vestments Used by the Priest at Mass III.--Ceremonies of the Mass

THE PRACTICES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH I.--Vespers and Benediction II.--Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament III.--Holy Communion IV.--Confirmation V.--Honoring the Blessed Virgin VI.--Confession of Sin VII.--Granting Indulgences VIII.--The Last Sacraments IX.--Praying for the Dead X.--Praying to the Saints XI.--Crucifixes, Relics, and Images XII.--Some Sacramentals--The Books Used by the Priest, the Sign of the Cross, Holy Water, Blessed Candles, Palm and Ashes, Holy Oils, Scapulars, Medals, Agnus Dei, Prayers, Litanies, Rosary, Angelus, Stations, Funeral Service, and Various Blessings XIII.--The Celebration of Feasts XIV.--Infant Baptism XV.--The Marriage Tie--One and Indissoluble XVI.--Respect Shown to Ecclesiastical Superiors XVII.--Celibacy XVIII.--Conclusion