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)retains the ancient tradition, and prescribes as a serious duty that inSolemn Baptism (even of adults, whenever possible) --It is not simony but injustice to deny theSacraments to parishioners who do not contribute, to overcharge in This is not a virtue,but an inhuman and unnatural way of life, which takes no account of manas a feeling as well as a reasoning being. ty of obedience to paythe fine; it obliges in virtue of commutative justice when the case isabout a strict right, and he

Quality of the Obligation of Contributing to the Church. is, the detriment tofame or the losses that resulted from the defamation (such as failureto obtain or keep a position, decline of business, etc. , a certain ageis required for Confirmation; the Eucharist must be received fasting;the candidate for Orders must be approved, etc. The Sacrament of Baptism.