A. The hell into which Christ's soul descended was not the hell of the dammed, but a place or state of rest called Limbo, where the souls of the just were waiting for Him. Q. 403. Why did Christ descend into Limbo? A. Christ descended into Limbo to preach to the souls who were in prison -- that is, to announce to them the joyful tidings of their redemption. Q. 404. Where was Christ's body while His soul was in Limbo? A. While Christ's soul was in Limbo His body was in the holy sepulchre.Q. 402. Did Christ's soul descend into the hell of the damned?
Ignorance of Scripture is no excuse.
Oh! Lemme answer.
The Baltimore Catechism is not Catholic Teaching.
We use only for the young and ignorant.