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Beginning Catechesis

Module 1 — Essential foundations of Catholic faith

About 6–7 hours · RCIA, Confirmation, new Catholics, parents, and anyone rebuilding the basics

1 · Apostles’ Creed

What we believe — Father, Son, Spirit, Church, and eternal life. ~80 min across three parts.

Open Creed Part 1

2 · Ten Commandments

How we should live — love of God and neighbor. ~70 min across two parts.

Open Commandments Part 1

3 · Seven Sacraments

How Christ gives grace — initiation, healing, and service. ~80 min across two parts.

Open Sacraments Part 1

4 · Five Precepts

Our duties as Catholics — Mass, Confession, Communion, fasting, support. ~25 min.

Open the Precepts

5 · Four Last Things

Our destiny — death, judgment, heaven, and hell. ~35 min.

Open the Last Things

6 · Prayer

How we speak with God — nature, kinds, and basic Catholic prayer. ~45 min.

Open Prayer Part 1

Also  What is Catechesis?  | Study Aids  | Examination of Conscience

Beginner tools — coming soon

Short how-to pages beside Module 1 (not replacements for the six pillars): How to Go to Confession; Sign of the Cross & basic gestures; Sunday Mass for beginners; Holy Days & the Christian week; Fasting & abstinence; Baptismal promises; Mystagogy 101; Teaching the faith at home; Catholic vocabulary starter.

Ready for Advanced? Go to Advanced Catechesis