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administration of the sacraments, 376-378. The farther effects, besides communication of grace, of those of baptism, confirmation, and holy orders, 379, 380. Their number, 380, 381. Our obligations in regard to them, 381, 382. (Appendix.) — Sacred Ceremonies. — The nature and necessity of ceremonies in general, 382, 383. The nature and design of sacred ceremonies, 383-385. By whom instituted, 385-388. The character of those of the Catholic Church vindicated, 38S-392. Her use of Latin in religious offices, 392-395. That of the sign of the cross, 395-400.

CHAPTER XX.

OF THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.

Its design, 401. Its character, institution, outward form, and inward grace, 401-403. Its administration, 403, 404. (Section I.) — Its Effects, 404-407. (Section II.) — Its Necessity.— Essential in general to salvation, 407-409. When salvation possible without it, 409, 410. Of children who die unbaptised, 410. How often to be received, 410, 411. The dispositions required to obtain its graces, 411. (Section III.) — Its Ceremonies. — What to be observed generally with respect to, 411, 412. Their division into, — (i.) those which precede, 412-416; (2.) those which accompany, 416-418; (3.) those which succeed, 418 — the sacramental action. (Section IV.)— Godfathers and Godmothers. — Why required, 419. Their number, ib. Their qualifications, ib. Their obligations, 419, 420. The kindred they contract by their office, 420.

CHAPTER XXI.

OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION.

Its design, 421. Its character, institution, outward action, and inward grace or effects, and how often to be received, 422-425, 426. Our cooperation necessary to its full benefits, 425. The dispositions essential to its worthy receiving, 426, 427. The sin of its neglect, 427, 428. Its ceremonies, 428-429.