297. Q. How is the sign of the Cross a profession of faith in the chief
mysteries of our religion?
A. The sign of the Cross is a profession of faith in the chief mysteries
of our religion because it expresses the mysteries of the Unity and
Trinity of God and of the Incarnation and death of our Lord.
298. Q. How does the sign of the Cross express the mystery of the Unity
and Trinity of God?
A. The words, In the name, express the Unity of God; the words that
follow, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, express
the mystery of the Trinity.
299. Q. How does the sign of the Cross express the mystery of the
Incarnation and death of our Lord?
A. The sign of the Cross expresses the mystery of the Incarnation by
reminding us that the Son of God, having become man, suffered death on
the cross.
300. Q. What other sacramental is in very frequent use?
A. Another sacramental in very frequent use is holy water.
301. Q. What is holy water?
A. Holy water is water blessed by the priest with solemn prayer to beg
God's blessing on those who use it, and protection from the powers of
darkness.
302. Q. Are there other sacramentals besides the sign of the Cross and
holy water?
A.
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