provides special graces and indulgences that will render easier and more certain the difficult work of salvation.
will help me greatly to be regular in the performance of my religious duties, particularly with regard to confession and Holy Communion.
unites my efforts with those of others in suppressing cursing, blasphemy, perjury, foul language and the many attacks on religion and decency.
will broaden my knowledge of my religion through the discussion at the meetings, the messages brought by well-trained speakers and numerous other means.
welds my individually feeble endeavors with those of millions of fellow Holy Name men in this land into one mighty united force for God and country.
develops a genuine parish spirit and solidarity that is of untold value and assistance to the Reverend Pastor in carrying out his regular parish program and special projects.
provides opportune occasions for the public profession of my faith through the Sectional and Diocesan meetings and conventions. "Every one therefore that shall confess me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven." Matt. 10:32
represents the manner most highly approved by the Hierarchy for my participation in the program of the Lay Apostolate, that I may penetrate and perfect the world in which I live.