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Beginning Catechesis - Study Aids & Learning Tools

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Interactive Resources for Beginning Catechesis

Master the Six Pillars of Catholic Faith with these comprehensive study tools

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Memory Aids & Mnemonics

Master the Six Pillars with proven memory techniques and acronyms.
F-S-H: Apostles' Creed Structure
Father - "I believe in God, the Father Almighty..."
Son - "I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son..."
Holy Spirit - "I believe in the Holy Spirit..."
GOD'S + NEIGHBOR: Ten Commandments
GOD'S (1-3): No other gods, No vain oaths, Keep holy
NEIGHBOR (4-10): Honor parents, Don't kill, Don't commit adultery, Don't steal, Don't lie, Don't covet
B-C-E R-A H-M: Seven Sacraments
Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Healing: Reconciliation, Anointing
Service: Holy Orders, Matrimony
A.C.T.S.: Four Types of Prayer
Adoration - Worship and praise
Contrition - Sorrow for sin
Thanksgiving - Gratitude
Supplication - Asking for needs
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Interactive Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Six Pillars with these practice questions.

Question 1: The Apostles' Creed

Which Person of the Trinity is mentioned first in the Apostles' Creed?

Question 2: The Ten Commandments

How many commandments focus primarily on our relationship with God?

Question 3: The Seven Sacraments

Which sacrament completes Christian initiation?

Question 4: The Five Precepts

How often must Catholics attend Mass according to the Church precepts?

Question 5: The Four Last Things

What comes immediately after death for each soul?

Question 6: Prayer

According to A.C.T.S., what type of prayer expresses sorrow for sin?

Question 7: The Trinity

How many Divine Persons are there in the Blessed Trinity?

Question 8: The Sacraments

Which two sacraments are called "Sacraments of Healing"?

Question 9: The Commandments

Which commandment specifically addresses honoring our parents?

Question 10: Catholic Life

What is the primary purpose of catechesis?

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Digital Flashcards

Click cards to flip between questions and answers. Perfect for memorization.
What are the Three Divine Persons?
Who is Jesus Christ?
What happened on the third day after Jesus died?
What is the Catholic Church?
Name the First Three Commandments
Which commandments deal with our neighbor?
What is the Fifth Commandment?
Name the Seven Sacraments
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
What does Baptism do?
What is the Eucharist?
Name the Five Precepts of the Church
How often must we attend Mass?
What are the Four Last Things?
What happens immediately after death?
What is Purgatory?
What does A.C.T.S. stand for?
What is the Our Father?
What is the Hail Mary?
What is Original Sin?
What is Grace?
What is the purpose of catechesis?
Who wrote the Summa Theologiae?
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Progress Tracker

Check off completed lessons and track your journey through the Six Pillars.

Module 1 Checklist

  • What is Catechesis?
  • Apostles' Creed - Part 1
  • Apostles' Creed - Part 2
  • Apostles' Creed - Part 3
  • Ten Commandments - Part 1
  • Ten Commandments - Part 2
  • The Sacraments - Part 1
  • The Sacraments - Part 2
  • The Five Precepts
  • The Four Last Things
  • Prayer - Part 1
  • Prayer - Part 2
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Recommended Study Schedule

A systematic approach to completing Beginning Catechesis in 4-6 weeks.
Week 1: Introduction + Apostles' Creed
3 lessons • 75 minutes total
Week 2: Ten Commandments
2 lessons • 70 minutes total
Week 3: Sacraments + Five Precepts
3 lessons • 105 minutes total
Week 4: Four Last Things + Prayer
3 lessons • 95 minutes total
Total Time: 6-7 hours of focused study
Average: 20-30 minutes per day
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Quick Reference Guide

Essential facts and figures at your fingertips for quick review.
12 Articles
Apostles' Creed divisions
10 Commandments
3 for God, 7 for neighbor
7 Sacraments
3 initiation, 2 healing, 2 service
5 Precepts
Minimum Catholic obligations
4 Last Things
Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell
4 Types of Prayer
Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication
📚 Additional Study Resources

🎓 For Deeper Study

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church - Official source
  • Baltimore Catechism - Traditional Q&A format
  • St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae - Advanced theology
  • Compendium of the CCC - Condensed version

⛪ Practical Application

  • Daily Mass Attendance - Live the liturgy
  • Adoration - Contemplate the Eucharist
  • Lectio Divina - Prayerful Scripture reading
  • Regular Confession - Practice the sacraments

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