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'''49. How do we especially show that our faith is firm and constant? '''

By never denying it, not even in appearance, but by candidly professing it on every occasion by word and deed.

'''50. Is there also a particular sign by which Catholics profess their faith? '''

Yes, the Sign of the Cross.

'''51. Why do we use the sign of the cross in order to profess our faith? '''

Because it expresses the two principal mysteries of our religion — namely, the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, and the mystery of our Redemption by Christ on the cross.

'''52. Whence comes the custom of making the sign of the cross? '''

This custom is very old, and descends from the apostolic times.

'''53. When should we make the sign of the cross? '''

It is good and wholesome to make it frequently, as the first Christians did; especially when we rise and when we go to bed, before and after prayers, before every important occupation, and in all temptations and dangers.