The Sincere Christian (Bishop George Hay)

The Sincere Christian (Bishop George Hay) - A Catholic Catechism from Scotland

This is a classic work on the Catholic faith in a question and answer format by one

of the greatest minds of the church in Scotland, Bishop George Hay.

In this catechism he covers every possible topic of interest to the faithful from who Jesus Christ is, to the infallibility of the Pope, to how to deal with people of different faiths.

Bishop Hay was someone who pulled no punches. He was imprisoned as a youth by the British for helping wounded soldiers as a doctor. When he became a bishop he fought

hard for improving Catholic rights under the tough penal laws of his time. As a result

he had his house and chapel burned down.

A deeply devout man and the first person to publish an English Catholic Bible in Scotland.

In this work he covers the following topics:

Chapter I: Of God

Chapter II: Of The Blessed Trinity

Chapter III: Of The Creation And Providence

Chapter IV: On The Creation And Fall Of The Angels

Chapter V: Of The Creation And Fall Of Man

Chapter VI: Of The Promise Of A Redeemer, And The State Of Mankind Till His Coming

Chapter VII: Of Jesus Christ Our Redeemer

Chapter VIII: Of The Office And Dignities Of The Redeemer

Chapter IX: Of The Benefits Of Our Redemption

Chapter X: Of Faith In Jesus Christ

Chapter XI: Of The Rule Of Faith

Chapter XII: Of The Church

Chapter XIII: Of The Marks Of The Church

Chapter XIV: Of The Law Of God In General

Chapter XV: Of The Commands Of The Church

Chapter XVI: Of Sin

Chapter XVII: Of Repentance

Chapter XVIII: Of The Grace Of God

Chapter XIX: Of The Sacraments In General

Chapter XX: Of The Sacrament Of Baptism

Chapter XXI: Of The Sacrament Of Confirmation

Chapter XXII: Of The Holy Eucharist

Chapter XXIII: Of The Sacrifice Of The Mass

Chapter XXIV: Of The Sacrament Of Penance

Chapter XXV: Of The Sacrament Of Extreme Unction

Chapter XXVI: Of The Sacrament Of Holy Orders

Chapter XXVII: Of The Sacrament Of Marriage

Chapter XXVIII: Of The Church Triumphant