Basics of Catholic Doctrine

Catholic Doctrine

"Basics of Catholic Doctrine"

Jesus Christ, the second person in the Trinity became man, suffered death on a cross then rose from the dead, to redeem us from our sins so we might have eternal life with Him.

The Two Commandments of Love

	You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.
	You shall love your neighbor as yourself

The Five Precepts of the Church

	Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy days of obligation.
	Go to confession at least once a year.
	Receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
	Observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
	To provide for the needs of the Church.

The Seven Capital Sins

	Pride
	Covetousness
	Lust
	Anger
	Gluttony
	Envy
	Sloth

The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy

	Feed the hungry
	Give drink to the thirsty
	Clothe the naked
	Shelter the homeless
	Visit the sick
	Visit the imprisoned
	Bury the dead

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

	Wisdom
	Understanding
	Counsel

	Fortitude
	Knowledge
	Piety

Fear of the Lord

The Four Cardinal Virtues

	Prudence
	Justice
	Fortitude

Temperance

The Three Theological Virtues

	Faith
	Hope
	Charity

The Four Last Things

	Death
	Judgement
	Hell

Heaven

The Twelve Fruits of The Holy Spirit

	Charity
	Joy
	Peace

	Patience
	Kindness
	Goodness

Generosity

Gentleness

	Faithfulness
	Modesty
	Self-Control

Chastity

The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy

	Counsel the doubtful
	Instruct the ignorant
	Admonish sinners

	Comfort the afflicted
	Forgive offenses
	Bear wrongs patiently

Pray for the living and the dead

"The Burning Bush"