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17. The last part of the Catechism deals with the meaning and importance of prayer in the life of believers (Section One). It concludes with a brief commentary on the seven petitions of the Lord’s Prayer (Section Two), for indeed we find in these the sum of all the good things which we must hope for, and which our heavenly Father wants to grant us.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

172. Why must the Church proclaim the Gospel to the whole world?

332. Who can confer this sacrament?

331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?

80. How is the Good News spread?

220. In what does the sacramental economy consist?

595. How is forgiveness possible?

398. What are vices?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?

What is the New Earth mentioned in Revelation 21:1 and what is its importance in the Christian faith?

What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?

What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?

God’s chosen people: What does the book of Leviticus teach us about the choice and holiness of God’s people? (Leviticus 20:26)

What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?

What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?