[Sd. 1892] [Ed. 1790, Sds. 1793-1871] Answ. For the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ, and of the benefits which we receive thereby. Quest. What is the outward part or sign of the Lord's Supper? Answ. Bread and Wine, which the Lord hath commanded to be received. 1 Quest. What is the inward part, or thing signified? Answ. The Body and Blood of Christ, which are spiritually taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper. Quest. What are the benefits whereof we are partakers thereby? Answ. The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the bread and wine. Quest. What is required of those who come to the Lord's Supper? Answ. To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, steadfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men. The Minister of every Parish shall diligently, upon Sundays and Holy Days, or on some other convenient occasions, openly in the Church, instruct or examine so many Children of his Parish, sent unto him, as he shall think convenient, in some part of this Catechism. ¶ And all Fathers, Mothers, Masters, and Mistresses, shall cause their Children, Servants, and Apprentices, who have not learned their Catechism, to come to the Church at the time appointed, and obediently to hear and to be ordered by the Minister, until such time as they have learned all that is here appointed for them to learn. So soon as Children are come to a competent age, and can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, and can answer to the other questions of this short Catechism, they shall be brought to the Bishop. ¶ And whensoever the Bishop shall give knowledge for Children to be brought unto him for their Confirmation, the Minister of every Parish 1 "The service of the Church of England has for 'spiritually '-' verily and indeed'. I know of no reason for the change, except that the latter expression has been much misunderstood: For spiritual benefit may be as real as any that is called temporal." (Bp. White's Lectures on the Catechism, p. 127.) "On [Prop. Bk. 1786] [Eng. Bk. 1775 (1662)] Answer. For the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ, and of the benefits which we receive thereby. Question. What is the outward part or sign of the Lord's Supper? Answer. Bread and Wine, which the Lord hath commanded to be received. Question. What is the inward part, or thing signified? Answ. The Body and Blood of Christ, which are spiritually taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper. Answer. The Body and Blood of Christ, which are verily and indeed taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper. Question What are the benefits whereof we are partakers thereby? Answer. The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the Bread and Wine. Question. What is required of them who come to the Lord's Supper? Answer. To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men. some The Minister of every Parish The Curate of every Parish shall diligently upon Sundays shall diligently upon Sundays and Holy-days, or on and Holy-days, after the second other convenient occasions,openly Lesson at Evening Prayer, in the Church instruct or examine openly in the Church instruct so many Children of his Parish, and examine so many Children sent unto him, as he shall think of his Parish sent unto him, as convenient, in some part of this he shall think convenient, in Catechism. some part of this Catechism. And all Fathers, Mothers, Masters, and Dames, shall cause their Children, Servants, and Apprentices, (which have not learned their Catechism,) to come to the Church at the time appointed, and obediently to hear, and be ordered by the Curate,5 until such time as they have learned all that is here appointed for them to learn. So soon as Children are come to 3 ¶ So soon as Children are come ¶ And whensoever the Bishop shall give knowledge for Children to be brought unto him for their Confirmation, the Curate of every Parish the answer concerning the Lord's Supper, verily and indeed' is changed to 'spiritually', which is more definite, and therefore better suited to the doctrine of our Church on the subject." (Letter to Bishop Brownell.) 2 those [Prop. Bk.] Mistresses [Prop. Bk.] who [Prop. Bk.] Minister [Prop. Bk.] 3 [Sd. 1892] [Ed. 1790, Sds. 1793-1871] shall either bring, or send in writing, with his hand subscribed thereunto, the Names of all such Persons within his Parish, as he shall think fit to be presented to the Bishop to be confirmed. THE ORDER OF CONFIRMATION, Or Laying on of Hands upon those who are baptized, and come to Years of Discretion. that are to be then Confirmed, being placed and standing in order before the Bishop; he, or some other Minister appointed by him, shall read this Preface following. ¶ Upon the day appointed, all¶Upon the day appointed, all that are to be then confirmed, being placed and standing in order before the Bishop, sitting in his chair near to the Holy Table, he, or some other Minister appointed by him, may read this Preface following; the People standing until the Lord's Prayer. O the end that Confirmation may be ministered to the more edifying of such as shall receive it, the Church hath thought good to order, That none shall be confirmed, but such as can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments; and can also answer to such other Questions as in the short Catechism are contained: Which Order is very convenient to be observed; to the end, that children, being now come to the years of discretion, and having learned what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, may themselves, with their own mouth and consent, openly before the Church, ratify and confirm the same; and also promise, that, by the grace of God, they will evermore endeavour themselves faithfully to observe such things, as they, by their own confession, have assented unto. Then the Minister shall present unto the Bishop those who are to be confirmed, and shall say, REY present I present unto you these children [or these persons] to receive the Laying on of Hands. ¶ Then the Bishop, or some Minister appointed by him, may say, Hear the words of the Evangelist Saint Luke, in the eighth Chapter of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. 2 all who [Prop. Bk.] 8 That none shall be and can answer [Prop. Bk.] 5 as are contained 6 promised to have them taught, may them 1 THOSE WHO [Prop. Bk.] confirmed [Prop. Bk.] in the Catechism [Prop. Bk.] [Prop. Bk. 1786] [Eng. Bk. 1775 (1662)] shall either bring, or send in writing, with his hand subscribed thereunto, the names of all such persons within his Parish, as he shall think fit to be presented to the Bishop to be confirmed. And, if the Bishop approve of them, he shall confirm them in manner following. THE ORDER OF CONFIRMATION, OR LAYING ON OF HANDS UPON THOSE THAT ARE BAPTIZED AND COME TO YEARS OF DISCRETION. ¶ Upon the Day appointed, all that are to be then confirmed, being placed, and standing in order, before the Bishop; he (or some other Minister appointed by him) shall read this Preface following. O the end that Confirmation may be ministered to the more edifying of such as shall receive it, the Church hath thought good to order, That none hereafter shall be Confirmed, but such as can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments; and can also answer to such other Questions, as in the short Catechism are contained which order is very convenient to be observed; to the end, that children, being now come to the years of discretion, and having learned what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, they may themselves, with their own mouth and consent, openly before the Church, ratify and confirm the same; and also promise, that by the grace of God they will evermore endeavour themselves faithfully to observe such things, as they, by their own confession, have assented unto. selves [Prop. Bk.] 7 endeavour faithfully [Prop Bk.] 8 Sic in the Ox ford Ed. 1775, in Ed. 1790, Sds. 1793, 1845, 1871, but CONFIRMATION in Prop. Bk. and Sds. 1832, 1838, 1892, and MS. and Sealed Books. [Sd. 1892] [Ed. 1790, Sds. 1793-1871] WHEN the THEN the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (for as yet he was fallen upon none of them only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. Do • Then shall the Bishop say, O ye here, in the presence of God, and of this Congregation, renew the solemn promise and vow that ye made, or that was made in your name, at your Baptism; ratifying and confirming the same; and acknowledging yourselves bound to believe and to do all those things which ye then undertook, or your Sponsors then undertook for you? And every one shall audibly answer, I do. Bishop. Ο UR help is in the name of the Lord; Answ. Who hath made heaven and earth. Answ. And let our cry come unto thee. Bishop. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who hast vouchsafed to regen erate these thy servants by Water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given unto them forgiveness of all their sins; strengthen |