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 '''25. When does a person commit idolatry?'''

He commits idolatry (worship of images) when he pays divine honor to any creature or thing, as the heathens did.

26. When do we sin by superstition?

1. When we honor God or the Saints in a manner contrary to the doctrine or practice of the Church; 2. When we attribute to things a certain power which they cannot have, either by nature, or by the prayers of the Church, or by virtue of Divine dispensation.

27. Is such superstition a grievous sin?

It is generally a very grievous sin, because he who practises such things mostly expects the assistance of the evil spirit, if not openly, at least secretly; but, at all events, puts that confidence in idle or delusive things which he ought to place in God alone.

28. Is it also superstitious to wear on our persons images (medals) of the Saints, or blessed things?

On the contrary, it is praiseworthy, if it is done with a pious intention — that is to say, with confidence in God, in the intercession of the Saints, or in the prayer and blessing of the Church.

29. How do people become guilty of witchcraft?

When they try, with the help of the evil spirits, to find hidden treasures, to injure others, or to work wonderful things.