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New American Bible
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United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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Catholicism Study Program
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Joe Sixpack Answers
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Catholicism Series by Bishop Robert Barron
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Catholicism: The Pivotal Players
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Faith Clips
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From the Catholicism Series Website
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What Every Catholic Should Know
Revelation & Scripture
The Total Deposit of Faith:
Consists of both Scripture and Tradition
The Books of the Bible (the "canon" of Scripture):
46 books in the Old Testament
27 books in the New TestamentThe Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The task of giving authentic interpretation of the Word of God:
Is entrusted to the living, teaching office (Magisterium) of the Church.The Creed – The Faith Professed
The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. AmenThe Four Marks of the ChurchThe Church is One
The Church is Holy
The Church is Catholic
The Church is ApostolicThe Sacraments – The Faith Celebrated
The Seven SacramentsCCC, page 311
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Penance), Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy OrdersHoly Days of Obligation in the United States- The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: January 1: We honor Mary, Mother of God
- Ascension: Fortieth day after Easter: Jesus ascended into heaven
- Assumption: August 15: Mary was taken into heaven, body and soul
- All Saint’s Day: November 1: We honor all the saints in heaven
- Immaculate Conception: December 8: Mary was free from sin from the first moment of her life.
- Christmas: December 25: We celebrate the birth of Jesus
Days of Fasting (for adults)Ash Wednesday & Good Friday
Days of Abstinence (for all those over the age 14)Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays in Lent.The Commandments – The Faith Lived
The Theological VirtueFaith, Hope, Charity
The Cardinal VirtuePrudence, Justice, Fortitude, TemperanceGifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord
Isaiah 11: 2-3 and CCC, page 450
Fruits of the Holy SpiritMatthew 7:17-20 and Galatians 5:22-23 and CCC, page 451
charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness,
faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastityThe Corporal Works of MercyUSCCB
Feed the Hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Shelter the homeless
Visit the sick
Visit the imprisoned
Bury the dead
Give alms to the poor.
The Spiritual Works of MercyUSCCB
Counsel the Doubtful
Instruct the ignorant
Admonish the Sinner
Comfort the Sorrowful
Forgive all Injuries
Bear wrongs patiently
Pray for the living and the deadThe BeatitudesMatthew 5:3-10
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land.
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Seven Capital SinsPride, Avarice, Envy, Wrath, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth
The Two Greatest CommandmentsThe two great commandments that contain the whole law of God are:
First, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind, and with thy whole strength;
Second, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.Matthew 22:34-40
"And one of them, a doctor of the Law, putting him to the test, asked him, "Master, which is the great commandment in the Law?" Jesus said to him, "'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind.' This is the greatest and the first commandment. And the secon is like it, 'Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself'" On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets."The Ten Commandments- I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me.
- You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
- Remember to keep holy the LORD's day.
- Honor your father and mother.
- You shall not kill.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
Precepts of the Church (Duties of a Catholic Christian)- To keep holy the day of the Lord’s resurrection (Sunday). To worship God by participating in Mass on every Sunday and holy day of obligation. To avoid those activities (like needless work) that would hinder worship, joy, relaxation.
- To lead a sacramental life. To receive Holy Communion frequently and the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly.
- To study Catholic teachings in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, to be confirmed, and then to continue to study and advance the cause of Christ.
- To observe the marriage laws of the Church. To give religious training, by word and example, to one’s children. To use parish schools and catechetical programs.
- To strengthen and support the Church – one’s own parish community and parish priests, the worldwide Church, and the pope.
- To do penance, including abstaining from meat and fasting from food on the days appointed.
The Our Father – The Faith PrayedThe Sign of the CrossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Lord's PrayerOur Father,
Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
CCC, page 661
The Hail MaryHail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners, now,
and at the hour of our death. Amen.
The Glory BeGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy SpiritCome, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created,
and You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray. O God, Who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant in that same Spirit to be truly wise,
and ever to rejoice in His consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Act of ContritionO my God,
I am heartily sorry for having offended thee,
and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments.
But mist of all because they offend you, my God,
who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of thy grace,
to confess my sins,
to do penance
and to amend my life. Amen.The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Five Joyful Mysteries (to be said on Mondays & Saturdays)-
The Annunciation
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The Visitation
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The Birth of Our Lord
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The Presentation
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The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (to be said on Tuesdays & Fridays)-
The Agony in the Garden
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The Scourging at the Pillar
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The Crowning with Thorns
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The Carrying of the Cross
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The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
The Five Glorious Mysteries (to be said on Sundays & Wednesdays)-
The Resurrection
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The Ascension
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The Descent of the Holy Spirit
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The Assumption
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The Crowning of Mary
The Five Luminous Mysteries (to be said on Thursdays)-
The Baptism in the Jordan
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The Wedding at Cana
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The Proclamation of the Kingdom
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The Transfiguration
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The Institution of the Eucharist
The Way of the Cross-
Jesus is condemned to death
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Jesus receives the cross
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The first fall
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Jesus meets His Mother
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Simon of Cyrene carries the cross
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Veronica wipes Jesus' face with her veil
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The second fall
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Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
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The third fall
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Jesus is stripped of His garments
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Jesus is nailed to the cross
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Jesus dies on the cross
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Jesus' body removed from the cross
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Jesus is laid in the tomb
The Divine PraisesBlessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph , her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints.