An Addition to the Catechism
Reading edition
An enterprising superintendent was engaged one Sunday in catechizing the Sunday-school pupils, varying the usual method by beginning at the end of the catechism.
After asking what were the prerequisites for the Holy Communion and confirmation, and receiving satisfactory replies, he asked:
“And now, boys, tell me what must precede baptism?”
A lively urchin shouted out: “A baby, sir!”