James Butler’s Catechism, The Second Commandment
Written by
James Butler, Archbishop of Cashel, and published anonymously under the title "A
Catechism for the Instruction of Children" in 1775 in Dublin. Widely used
in Ireland, being approved by the synod of Maynooth in 1875 for general use across
Ireland, with the subsequent production dubbed the Maynooth Catechism. Also saw use in Canada and Australia and was a major influence
on the Baltimore Catechism.
Source: 20th
edition (1820): The
Most Rev. Dr. James Butler's Catechism, Revised, Enlarged, Approved, and ... - James
BUTLER (R.C. Archbishop of Cashel.) - Google Books
p. 28/29
The Second Commandment
Q.
Say the second commandment.
A.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
Q.
What is commanded by the second commandment?
A.
To speak with reverence of God, of his saints and ministers: of religion, its
practices and ceremonies; and of all things relating to divine service.
Q.
What else is commanded by the second commandment?
A.
To keep our lawful oaths and vows.
Q.
What is forbidden by the second commandment?
A.
All false, rash, unjust, and unnecessary oaths; Also, cursing, swearing,
blaspheming, and profane words (Math. v. 34. James, v. 12.).
Q.
Is it ever lawful to swear?
A.
It is; when God's honour, our own or our neighbour's good, or necessary
defence, require it.
Q.
What do you mean by an unjust oath?
A.
An oath injurious to God, to ourselves, or to our neighbours.
Q.
Is a person obliged to keep an unjust oath?
A.
No; he sinned in taking it, and would sin more grievously in keeping it.
Q.
Is a person obliged to keep a lawful oath?
A.
Yes; and it would be perjury to break it.
Q.
What is perjury?
A.
To break a lawful oath, or to take a false one.
Q.
Is perjury a great sin?
A.
It is a most grievous sin.
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