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 pain of mortal sin, only what she deems absolutely necessary.

Application. Make it a rule to go to Confession and Communion at least once a month,

8. What are we commanded to do by the Fifth Commandment of the Church?

We are commanded to contribute cheerfully, according to our means, to the support of our Pastors and of our churches, schools, and religious institutions, and of Religion generally.

9. Are we bound in conscience and in justice to contribute to the support of our Pastors?

Yes; and by a Divine precept also. St. Paul says: ' So the Lord ordained, that they who preach the Gospel should live by the Gospel' (1 Cor. ix. 13, 14).

'''10. Does this Commandment of the Church apply only to heads of families? '''

No: it applies also to all who earn or enjoy an income of their own.

I. What is actual sin?

Actual sin is a wilful violation of the Law of God.