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 6. "What is Penance for?

It forgives the sins after baptism.

7. What is the Blessed Eucharist?

It is the body and blood of Jesus Christ, under the appearances of bread and wine.

The above short answers on the principal Sacraments, are for those who cannot learn more, the four side crosses f marking the answers least known ; the answers of the catechism are below.

How many Sacraments are there ?

Seven Sacraments : Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders and Matrimony.

1. What is Baptism?

Baptism is a sacrament which cleanses from original sin, and from actual sin if we are guilty of it, makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven.

2. What is Confirmation ?

Confirmation is a sacrament by which we receive the Holy Ghost, to make us strong and perfect Christians, and soldiers of Jesus Christ.

3. What is the Holy Eucharist?

The Holy Eucharist is the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, under the appearances of bread and wine.

4. What is Penance?

Penance is a sacrament which forgives the sins we commit after Baptism.

5. What is Extreme Unction ?

Extreme Unction is a sacrament which gives grace to die well.

6. What is Holy Orders ?

Holy Orders is a sacrament by which bishops, priests, and the other ministers are ordained, and receive grace and power for their sacred duties.