Baltimore Catechism No. 3 (of 4)
Book Excerpt
Q. 25. What does "Amen" mean? A. "Amen" means so be it; and expresses a desire that the petition may be granted.
Q. 26. What does Christian mean? A. A Christian is a baptized person who professes to believe all that Christ has taught, and to do all that He has commanded as necessary for our salvation.
THE ANGELICAL SALUTATION.
Q. 27. Say the Angelical Salutation. A. Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Q. 28. What is a salutation? A. A salutation is the customary words or actions by which the people of a country greet one another.
Q. 29. Why is this salutation called Angelical? A. This salutation is called Angeli