works of sanctification; and
each article contradicts one or more false doctrines on these subjects.

Q. 58. What does Creation mean?
A. To create means to produce out of nothing. God alone has this power,
and He alone can be called "Creator."

Q. 59. Had Jesus Christ more than one Father?
A. God the Father, the First Person of the Blessed Trinity, is the only
real and true Father of Jesus Christ, as the Blessed Virgin is His true
Mother. St. Joseph, whom we also call His father, was only His
foster-father or guardian upon earth.

Q. 60. By what names is Our Lord called?
A. Our Lord is called by many names, such as Our Saviour, Our Redeemer,
Jesus Christ, Son of God; Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, the
Messias, Son of David, Lamb of God and others to be found in the
litanies. Each name recalls to our mind some benefit received or
prophesy fulfilled.

Q. 61. Of what religion was Pontius Pilate?
A. Pontius Pilate was a pagan; that is, a worshiper of false gods.

Q. 62. Why do we say "died" instead of "was put to death"?
A. We say "died" to show that Our Lord gave up His life willingly; for
how could He be put to death against His will, who could always restore
His life as He did at His resurrection?

Q. 63. What is death?
A. Death in man is caused by the separation of the soul from the body,
for Adam was made a living being by the union of his soul and body.

Q. 64. Why do we say of Christ "He was buried"?
A. We say that "He was buried" to show that He was really dead.

Q. 65. Did "hell" always mean only that state in which the damned are
punished?
A. The word "hell" was sometimes used to signify the grave or a low
place. In the Apostles' Creed it means Limbo.

Q. 66. Is Limbo the same place as Purgatory?
A. Limbo is not the same place as Purgatory, because the souls in
Purgatory suffer, while those in Limbo do not.

Q. 67. Who were in Limbo when Our Lord descended into it?
A. There were in Limbo when Our Lord descended into it the souls of all
those who died the friends of God, but could not enter heaven till the
Ascension of Our Lord.

Q. 68. Name some holy persons who died before Christ ascended into
heaven.
A. Among the holy persons who died before Christ ascended into heaven,
we may mention: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, the Prophets, St.
Ann, St. John the Baptist, and St. Joseph.

Q. 69. What do we mean by "Judge the living and the dead"?
A. By the "living" we mean all those who shal