| 188/190. Besides believing what God has revealed (faith), what else must we do to be saved? | Keep the commandments of God and the Church and perform works of mercy. |
| 191. What are the corporal works of mercy? | 1. Clothe the naked. 2. Give drink to the thirsty.3. Feed the hungry. 4. Shelter the homeless. 5. Visit the imprisoned. 6. Visit the sick. 7. Bury the dead. |
| 192. What are the spiritual works of mercy? | 1. Counsel the doubtful.2. Admonish the sinner. 3. Bear wrongs patiently. 4. Forgive all injuries. 5. Pray for the living and the dead. 6. Instruct the ignorant. 7. Comfort the sorrowful. |
| 194. How can ordinary works done every day to help others become true works of mercy? | By doing them in the name of Christ. |
| 197. What else does the Church recommend? The three Evangelical Counsels. | 1. Voluntary poverty.2. Perpetual chastity.3. Perfect obedience |