The Catholic Catechism
An easy index to Catholic beliefs and doctrines. We believe that all people should have access to the beliefs and doctrines of the Catholic Church. There are four parts and a prologue.
The Catholic Catechism - Prologue
11 This catechism aims at presenting an organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine, as regards both faith and morals, in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church's Tradition.
The Catholic Catechism - Baptism
By its very nature infant Baptism requires a post-baptismal catechumenate. Not only is there a need for instruction after Baptism, but also for the necessary flowering of baptismal grace in personal growth. the catechism has its proper place here.
The Catholic Catechism - The Profession of Faith
Article 9 "I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH" Introduction. Paragraph 1. THE CHURCH IN GOD'S PLAN. Paragraph 2. THE CHURCH - PEOPLE OF GOD, BODY OF CHRIST, TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Paragraph 3. THE CHURCH IS ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC, AND APOSTOLIC. Paragraph 4. CHRIST'S FAITHFUL - HIERARCHY, LAITY, …
The Catholic Catechism - Confirmation
For this reason in the Letter to the Hebrews the doctrine concerning Baptism and the laying on of hands is listed among the first elements of Christian instruction. the imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in ...
The Catholic Catechism - Fifth Commandment
Catechism 3 Life in Christ Section Two The Ten Commandments. Chapter 2 You shall love your neighbour as yourself. Article 5 The Fifth Commandment
The Catholic Catechism - Christian Prayer
the universal call to prayer . article 1 in the old testament in brief article 2 in the fullness of time in brief article 3 in the age of the church
The Catholic Catechism - Second Commandment
Catechism 3 Life in Christ Section Two The Ten Commandments. Chapter 1 You Shall Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your mind. Article 2 The Second Commandment
The Catholic Catechism - Life in Christ
ARTICLE 4 THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT I. The Family in God's Plan. II. The Family and Society. III. The Duties of Family Members. IV. The Family and the Kingdom
The Catholic Catechism - Chap 2 Article 3
Catechism 3 Life in Christ Section One Man's Vocation in the Spirit. Chapter Two The Human Communion. Article 3 Social Justice