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God's boundless Mercy and Forgiveness - He wants everyone to be saved and gave that power to the Apostles!
A brief introduction: To help break open The Catechism this site uses the reference material stored on other authorized sites.
There are no long chapters and sections here. Just sets of many of the important paragraphs.
Below are several paragraphs to help get started. They are some of the most fundamental teachings, just one or two paragraph(s) at a time.
God's Plan: truly a wonderful gift, He wants us to be His heirs for eternity.
God's Mercy: everyone, no matter what they've done, can be saved.
The Desire for God: written in every human heart.
The Heart of the Gospel: the central event in human history, The Incarnation.
The Dignity of the Christian: morality is a response to being loved by God rather than just following rules.
Introduction to Prayer in two paragraphs. The first (2558) has a quick recap of the first three parts of the Catechism and the beginning of Prayer. This highlights the traditional way of looking at the Catechism in four interlocking parts. The second (2559) introduces Prayer.
This introduction is complete. Now explore the other sets of paragraphs on this Topics tab, or swipe to the Adoration tab and find additional sets to use in Adoration or Prayer. When paragraphs are displayed, some show the Cross Reference option below the text. Follow them for some fascinating insights from the original authors. Explore other tabs as you like, there is a lot more information available.
You and your name are unique for eternity!
The greatest commandment
Jesus: Good Shepherd
Jesus: The Way, The Truth & The Life
Most Quoted Catechism Paragraphs: Source and summit, Real presence, Death penalty, Sexual morality, Virtue
Good News
I AM - God alone IS
I AM - Jesus
Mary, "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord;"
Mary, Blessed Virgin
Mary, Mother of God
Mary, The Assumption
Mary, The Visitation: God vists his people
Mary, The Annunciation: her fiat
Mary, The Immaculate Conception
The Rosary
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary, Mother of Christ
Mary, Mother of God - Part 1
Mary, Mother of God - Part 2
Mary, Mother of God - Part 3
Mary, Daughter of Zion
My Heart, where I am; the place of truth, encounter and covenant
The power of the Holy Name of Jesus!
Blasphemy
This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!
The Transfiguration
...transfigure....
🔥 The Eucharist Takes Away Sins
The Eucharist — source and summit of Christian life
The Bread of Life
Body and Blood - Part 1
Body and Blood - Part 2
The Story of Sheer Goodness - Why God Created Us
Creation → Redemption → Eternal life
A short catechesis of the entire Christian faith
The Trinity, we are called to be His heirs!
The Mystery of the Trinity — the central mystery of Christian life
The Holy Trinity - Part 1
The Holy Trinity - Part 2
The Holy Trinity - Part 3
Be the Salt of the Earth
Light of the world
The Sign of the Cross
Easter Sunday
Easter Vigil
Easter
The story of The Prodigal Son: God's Mercy - as told using paragraphs
The story of The Woman at the Well - as told using paragraphs
Parents - Part 1
Parents - Part 2
Parents - Part 3
Parents - Part 4
Parents & Children
Teens - Part 1
Teens - Part 2
Teens - Part 3
Teens - Be the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World
Face to face
You shall not kill
Contradict
Sabbath
Anointing of the Sick and the Apostolic Pardon
Peter and Paul
Rock
Apostolic Succession
"all things are possible"
first & last
Pilgrim - Part 1
Pilgrim - Part 2
Pilgrimage - Part 1
Pilgrimage - Part2
I desire mercy, and not sacrifice
Parables
Slave
Slavery
Archangel
...my yoke...childlike...little ones...
The paralytic
The Wedding Feast at Cana
Wedding Feast
Bridegroom
The human heart, called to be docile
A pure heart
The sacred heart of Jesus
Why Every Heart Searches for God
Ponder and Seek the Lord
Vocation - Part 1
Vocation - Part 2
Vocation - Part 3
Vocation - Part 4
Vocation - Part 5
The Will of My Father in Heaven
The Will of the Father
Thy Will be done...not my will
I have come to do your will
...your will..
...his will...(part 1)
...his will...(part 2)
rely on...
The breath of life
I thirst
...thirst...
...before you..
...the just man..
Conversion
Fire
Confession, Forgiveness, Reconciliation
Hear, O Israel...
call to holiness
What does Jesus gently, softly say to you? "Follow Me"
Apostles, original and current: sent out, sent forth
Subdue the earth
Give alms
perish
I have loved you..
"Love your enemies" - yes, really, just as Christ modeled for us.
Why did The Word become flesh?
Faith - What It Means to Believe in God
Live in christ, live for christ
Jonah
The Centurion & faith (great and little)
Solomon
...a grain of wheat...
Witnessing the Faith
Hope
Martyrs: The Lord delivered me from all my fears.
Caesar
Generous
Generosity
Gracious
Rejoice - Part 1
Rejoice - Part 2
...joyful...
Joy - Part 1
Joy - Part 2
Joy - Part 3
Joy - Part 4
Joy - Part 5
The Battle of Prayer
"...one temple of the Holy Spirit"
The Magisterium
What is Virtue?
The Cardinal Virtues
The Theological Virtues
Earthen Vessels
Son of Man
...listen...
...your servant...
...protection...
...protect...
...protects...
...serenity...
Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary
Lazarus, the poor man
The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit - How the Spirit Changes the Christian Life
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
The Precepts of the Church
To Cast a Shadow a Bright Light is needed
Self-mastery
What is the Catechism?
The Mission of the Church
The People of God
God is Love
God is Mercy
Divine Mercy
Trespass
After the fall...
Particular Judgment and General Judgment
Last Judgment
Hell
Purgatory
Temporal Punishment
God's plan of sheer goodness
The desire for God written on the human heart
The nature of faith — gift, human act, and necessity for salvation
The Mystery of the Trinity — the central mystery of Christian life
The Good News about Jesus Christ, the unique Savior
The Church as the light of nations
The Four Marks of the Church — One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
The Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Baptism — its necessity and effects
Confirmation — the special strength of the Holy Spirit
The Eucharist — source and summit of Christian life
Eucharist “In Brief” summary for preparation for Holy Communion
Life in Christ and the dignity of the human person
The Ten Commandments and the love of God and neighbor
Prayer as a vital relationship with the living God
Why did God create us?
Why did Jesus become man?
Why do Catholics confess to a priest?
Why do Catholics baptize infants?
Why do Catholics honor Mary?
Why does the Church have authority?
Why do Catholics believe in Purgatory?
Why do Catholics believe in the Real Presence?
Why does the Church oppose abortion?
Why is Sunday Mass required?
The Creeds
The Nicene Creed explained - Breaking in the Habit
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 1
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 2
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 3
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 4
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 5
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 6
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 7
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 8
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 9
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 10
USCCB The Nicene Creed explained - Part 11
The Scribes & Pharisees & Sadducees - Be thankful for their witness, be eternally thankful for Jesus exposing their hypocrisy
For God So Loved the world...
Free Will
"Son of Man"
bears fruit
Repent
The Kingdom of God is at hand
The kingdom of heaven on earth
...treasure in heaven...
Give & receive freely
Sincere
Count
"Spirit of Truth" - Come, Holy Spirit, the Consoler
Fast/fasting
...hold fast...
Consolation
The Ascension
Christ on His Throne
The Pope
Be perfect
Be grateful
The sower
Tolerate
Treasure
Pentecost
Companion
Superabundant
Supernatural - Part 1
Supernatural - Part 2
Super-essential - Our daily bread
Kindle and enkindle
Stumble
Endurance
The Canaanite Woman
Trustworthiness
Not worthy of me...follow me
Weep
Conceal and reveal
The Narrow Gate
Humble Heart
Mammon
Amen!
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The Catechism is an extraordinarily rich and vibrant tapestry of the truths needed to faithfully live a Catholic life. At almost one thousand pages, it can feel a bit daunting to break open the text, based on Sacred Scripture and Tradition. This site is organized to help you easily pull some of its most important threads into clear view.
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