BASIC CATECHISM

• PRAYER
• MASS
• MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
• ROLE OF HOLY SPIRIT
• GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
• FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
• IMAGES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
 PRAYER TO GUARDIAN ANGELS

Angel of God, my guardian

dear, to whom God's love
commits me here, ever this day,
be at my side, to light and
guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
 Morning offering

O Jesus, through the immaculate heart of Mary, I

offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of
this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world. I offer them for all the
intentions of your sacred heart: the salvation of
souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all
Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our
bishops and of all the apostles of prayer, and in
particular for those recommended by our Holy
Father this month.
 "

Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in

battle. Be our protection against the
wickedness and snares of the devil; May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O
Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of
God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits
who wander through the world for the ruin of
souls. Amen."
 PRAYER BEFORE MEAL
Bless us Oh Lord, and these your gifts, which we are
about to receive, from your bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord. Amen
PRAYER AFTER MEAL
We give You thanks Almighty God for all benefits we
have receive from your bounty through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible
and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before
all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for
NICENE CREED

our salvation, he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the
Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he
suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day, in accordance with the
Scriptures. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He
will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no
end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the
Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through
the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the
forgiveness of sins, and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
 OUR FATHER
Our 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.
 HAIL MARY
Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
FATIMA PRAYER
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell and lead all souls
to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of DIVINE mercy.
 MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence , I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
3 O’ CLOCK PRAYER
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life flowed out for souls, and an ocean of mercy
opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, immeasurable Divine Mercy, cover the whole world and empty Yourself
out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which flowed out from the Heart of Jesus, as a fountain of mercy
for us, I trust in You.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have Mercy on us and on the whole
world. (Say 3 times) Amen. Jesus, King of Mercy, I trust in you!
Amen.
 ANGELUS
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Let us pray:
Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord,
Hail Mary, etc...
Your Grace into our hearts;
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Your
that as we have known the
Word. incarnation of Christ,
Hail Mary, etc... your Son by the message of an angel,
so by His passion and cross
V. And the Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us. we may be brought to the glory of His
Hail Mary, etc...
Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, our Lord.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ. Amen.
12 FRIUTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Peace is a tranquility in our soul that comes from relying on God. Rather
than getting caught up in anxiety for the future, Christians, through the
prompting of the Holy Spirit, trusts God to provide for them.
Patience is the ability to bear the imperfections of other people, through a
knowledge of our own imperfections and our need for God's mercy and
forgiveness.
Continence - is self-control or temperance. It does not mean denying
oneself what one needs or even necessarily what one wants (so long as
what one wants is something good); rather, it is the exercise of
moderation in all things.
Goodness - is the avoidance of evil and the embrace of what's right, even at
the expense of one's earthly fame and fortune.
Longanimity (or Long-Suffering)
Longanimity is patience under provocation. While patience is properly
directed at other's faults, to be long-suffering is to endure quietly the attacks
of others.
Mildness (or Gentleness)- To be mild in behavior is to be forgiving rather
than angry, gracious rather than vengeful. The gentle person is meek; like
Christ Himself, Who said that Modesty- Being modest means humbling
yourself, acknowledging that any of your successes, achievements, talents,
or merits are not truly your own but gifts from God.
 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Charity (or Love) is the love of God and of neighbor, without any thought of receiving
something in return. It is not a "warm and fuzzy" feeling, however; charity is expressed in
concrete action toward God and our fellow man.
Chastity is the submission of physical desire to right reason, subjugating it to one's spiritual
nature. Chastity means indulging our physical desires only within the appropriate content
Faith, as a fruit of the Holy Spirit, means living our life in accordance with God's will at all
Benignity (or Kindness) - is the willingness to give to others above and beyond what we
own them.
Joy isn't emotional, in the sense that we commonly think of joy; rather, it is the state of
being undisturbed by the negative things in life.
 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. Wisdom is not the quoting of facts. Wisdom is a gift that allows a person to understand
things from God's point of view. In other words, Wisdom allows a person to recognize truth.
A person with the Gift of Wisdom is able to take this truth and use it to glorify God by
choosing Godly solutions to problems.
2. Understanding is the second gift of the Holy Spirit, and people sometimes have a hard
time understanding (no pun intended) how it differs from wisdom. While wisdom is the
desire to contemplate the things of God, understanding allows us grasp, at least in a limited
way, the very essence of the truths of the Catholic Faith3. Counsel The Gift of Counsel is also
known as a Gift of Right Judgment. Counsel, the third gift of the Holy Spirit, is the perfection
of the cardinal virtue of prudence. Prudence can be practiced by anyone, but counsel is
supernatural. Through this gift of the Holy Spirit, we are able to judge how best to act
almost by intuition. Because of the gift of counsel, Christians need not fear to stand up for
the truths of the Faith, because the Holy Spirit will guide us in defending those truths.
4. Fortitude - The Gift of Fortitude is also known as the Gift of Courage. Through this Gift a
person is no longer afraid to stand up for God and His truths. A person who has the Gift of
5. Knowledge
​The Gift of Knowledge allows a person to understand the meaning and
purpose God has for him and to live up to this meaning. It differs from wisdom
in that it is an action, not just a desire to live up to the ways of God. It differs
from Understanding in that it is not just ability, it is a knowing.
​6. Piety- the sixth gift of the Holy Spirit, is the perfection of the virtue of
religion. Piety takes that willingness beyond a sense of duty, so that we desire
to worship God and to serve Him out of love, the way that we desire to honor
our parents and do what they wish.
​7. Fear of the Lord - The Gift of Fear of the Lord puts God in the proper
perspective. A person with this Gift understands the greatness and
awesomeness of the Lord. They want to serve Him because of who He is. A
person with the Gift of Fear of the Lord understands who they are and why
they are here in relationship to God;
 THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS
Baptism. baptism of Jesus

Eucharist. ...

Confirmation. ...

Reconciliation. ...

Anointing of the Sick. ...

Marriage. ...

Holy Orders
 FOUR PILLARS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is divided into four sections or parts. The four sections
are called the Pillars of the Church.
Creed — reminds us of all the beliefs every week when we profess the Nicene or Apostles
Creed. God is creator, salvation is in Jesus Christ and we are strengthen by the Holy Spirit.
Sacraments — through the Sacraments we experience God grace. The Sacraments of
Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and
the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage
and Holy Orders), we are made more holy.
Morality — The way to God’s kingdom is by living the moral life we are called to. Catholic
Social Teaching gives us guidance to love God and our neighbor, which in addition to the
Ten Commandments we can clearly see how to live this out.
Prayer: whether vocal, meditative or contemplative; prayer comes in many forms –
adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. Prayer links us to the liturgy
and gives a vital relationship with our Lord.
 Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary
2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
3. The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Luminous Mysteries

6. Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan
7. The Wedding at Cana
8. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
9. The Transfiguration
10. The Institution of the Eucharist
 The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
2. The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar
3. The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

The Glorious Mysteries

6. The Resurrection of Jesus
7. The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
8. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
9. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
10.The Coronation of Our Lady in Heaven
 10 COMMANDMENTS
1. I AM THE LORD THY GOD: THOU SHALT NOT HAVE STRANGE GODS
BEFORE ME.
COMMANDS: faith, hope, love, and worship of God; reverence for holy
things; prayer.
FORBIDS: idolatry; superstition; Spiritism; tempting God; sacrilege;
attendance at false worship.
2. THOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN.
COMMANDS: reverence in speaking about God and holy things; the
keeping of oaths and vows.
FORBIDS: blasphemy; the irreverent use of God's name; speaking
disrespectfully of holy things; false oaths and the breaking of vows.
3. KEEP THE SABBATH HOLY.
COMMANDS: going to church on Sundays and holy days of
obligation.
FORBIDS: missing church through one's own fault;
unnecessary servile work on Sunday and holy days of
obligation.
4. HONOUR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER.
COMMANDS: love; respect; obedience on the part of
children; care on the part of parents for the spiritual and
temporal welfare of their children; obedience to civil and
religious superiors.
5. THOU SHALT NOT KILL.
COMMANDS: safeguarding of one's own life and
bodily welfare and that of others.
FORBIDS: unjust killing; suicide; abortion; sterilization;
dueling; endangering life and limb of self or others.
6. THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.
COMMANDS: chastity in word and deed.
FORBIDS: obscene speech; impure actions alone or
with others.
7. THOU SHALT NOT STEAL.
COMMANDS: respect for the property of rights and others; the paying of just
debts; paying just wages to employees; integrity in public office.
FORBIDS: theft; damage to the property of others; not paying just debts; not
returning found or borrowed articles; giving unjust measure or weight in
selling; not paying just wages; bribery; graft; cheating; fraud; accepting stolen
property; not giving an honest day's work for wages received; breach of
contract.
8. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOR.
COMMANDS: truthfulness; respect for the good name of others; the observance
of secrecy when required.
FORBIDS: lying; injury to the good name of others; slander; tale bearing; rash
judgment; contemptuous speech and the violation of secrecy.
9. THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBOR'S
WIFE.
COMMANDS: purity in thought.
FORBIDS: willful impure thought and desires.
10. THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBOR'S
GOODS.
COMMANDS: respect for the rights of others.
FORBIDS: the desire to take, to keep, or damage
the property of others.
 7 – CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
1. Feed the hungry
There are many people in this world who go without food. When so much of our food goes to waste, consider how good stewardship practices of your own food habits can
benefit others who do not have those same resource

2. Give Drink to the thirsty

Many of our brothers and sisters In Christ do not have access to clean water and suffer from the lack of this basic necessity. We should support the efforts of those working
towards greater accessibility of this essential resource.

3. Shelter the homeless

There are many circumstances that could lead to someone becoming a person without a home. Christ encourages us to go out and meet those without homes,
affirming their worth and helping them seek a resolution to the challenges they face.

4. Clothed the Naked

We must share our clothes to those in needs especially those victims of calamities.
5. visit the sick

Those who are sick are often forgotten or avoided. In spite of their illness, these individuals still have much to offer to those who take the time to visit and comfort them.

6. visit the prisoners

People in prison are still people, made in the image and likeness of God. No matter what someone has done, they deserve the opportunity to hear the Word of God and find the
Truth of the message of Christ.

7. bury the dead

Funerals give us the opportunity to grieve and show others support during difficult times. Through our prayers and actions during these times we show our respect for life, which
is always a gift from God, and comfort to those who mourn.
7 – SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
1. comforting the sorrowful
Be open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with grief. Even if we aren't sure of the right words to say,
our presence can make a big difference.
2. forgiving injuries
Forgiving others is difficult at times because we do not have God's limitless mercy and compassion. But Jesus teaches us
that we should forgive as God forgives, relying on him to help us show others the mercy of God
3. comforting the sorrowful
Be open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with grief. Even if we aren't sure of the right words to say,
our presence can make a big difference.
4. forgiving injuries
Forgiving others is difficult at times because we do not have God's limitless mercy and compassion. But Jesus teaches us
that we should forgive as God forgives, relying on him to help us show others the mercy of God
5. admonishing the sinner
Do not judge, but be supportive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes. Together we can learn to
walk more closely with Christ.
6. bearing wrongs patiently
Do not be bitter about wrongs done against you. Place your hope in God so that you can endure the troubles of this
world and face them with a compassionate spirit.
7. praying for the living and the dead
Prayer is one of the most powerful ways we can support others. Joining together in prayer for the living and the dead
entrusts us all into God's care.
 SEVEN CAPITAL SINS
- seven deadly sins, also called seven capital sins or seven cardinal sins, in
Roman Catholic theology, the seven vices that spur other sins and further
immoral behaviour. First enumerated by Pope Gregory I (the Great) in the
6th century and elaborated in the 13th century by St. Thomas Aquinas,
- (1) vainglory, or pride,
- (2) greed, or covetousness,
- (3) lust, or inordinate or illicit sexual desire,
- (4) envy,
- (5) gluttony, which is usually understood to include drunkenness,
- (6) wrath, or anger, and
- (7) sloth
 VIRTUES
Each of these CAPITAL SINS can be overcome with the seven corresponding virtues of
(1) humility,
- (2) charity,
- (3) chastity,
- (4) gratitude,
- (5) temperance,
- (6) patience, and
- (7) diligence.
Virtues are gifts from God that lead us to live in a close relationship with him.
Virtues are like habits. They need to be practiced; they can be lost if they are neglected.
The three most important virtues are called theological virtues because they come from
God and lead to God.
The cardinal virtues are human virtues, acquired by education and good actions. Cardinal
comes from cardo, the Latin word for hinge, meaning “that on which other things
depend.”
Theological Virtues
Faith hope charity

Cardinal Virtues
Prudence justice fortitude temperance
 LAWS OF THE CHURCH
1. To attend Mass on Sundays and holy days while resting from
servile labor .
2. To receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year.
3. To receive the Eucharist at least once a year, during the Easter
Season
4. To observe the days of fasting and abstinence,
5. To help to provide for the needs of the Church.
6. To obey the laws of the Church concerning Matrimony.
Four Last Things
death,
judgment,
heaven,
hell
Liturgical Calendar
 The liturgical year
• The liturgical year, also called the church
year, Christian year or kalendar,[1][2] consists of
the cycle of liturgical seasons in
Christian churches that determines when
feast days, including celebrations of saints, are to
be observed, and which portions of Scripture are
to be read either in an annual cycle or in a cycle
of several years.[
• the liturgical calendar marks the Church year, a
sequence of seasons and feasts celebrated in the
liturgy during a year’s time. The liturgical calendar uses
terms and measurements similar to a typical calendar.
However, the liturgical calendar’s purpose is to
celebrate and understand the mystery of Jesus Christ
and the expectation of his return in glory. In each
liturgical year, we celebrate the entire life and paschal
mystery of Jesus Christ. Liturgies celebrated during
different seasons have distinctive music and specific
readings, prayers, rituals, and colors.
 Why Do We Use the Liturgical Calendar?
• The liturgical calendar helps us celebrate and
understand more fully the entire mystery of Jesus
Christ, from his Incarnation and birth until his
Ascension, the day of Pentecost, and the expectation
of his return in glory.
• The liturgical calendar tells us what Scripture
readings the Church has designated to be used for
each day.
• The liturgical calendar names the special feasts and
commemorations celebrated during each season.
 Advent
• Advent we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth and await Christmas, the
celebration of the coming of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
• We have four Sunday of Advent
• The color violet in Advent helps us to remember that we are preparing
for the coming of Christ.
• The color rose may be used on the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete
Sunday, to express the joy of anticipation for Christmas.
• 2 fold Coming of Christ
• 1 Nativity
• 2. Second Coming – the end of Time
Christmas
• Christmas is the season in which we celebrate that God is with us always. The
Christmas season begins on Christmas Day. White, the color of joy and
victory, is used for the season of Christmas.
• Start at Christmas Eve and ends on the Baptism of the Lord.
• Christmas celebrate within the octave.
• De . 26 – St. Stephen the First Martyr
• Dec. 27 – St. John the Evangelist
• Dec. 28 – Niño's Innocentes
Sunday after Christmas - Feast of Holy Family
• Jan . 1 – Mary , Mother of God
• Sunday after New Year - the Epiphany of the Lord
• Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and End of Christmas Season
Ordinary Time
• is the season in which we celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus
Christ and what it means to be his disciple. The name of this season is
derived from the word ordinal, meaning “to count.” We call Ordinary
Time ordinary because the weeks are named in number order. Ordinary
Time is divided into two parts.
• - The first falls between Christmas and Lent.
• - The second occurs between the seasons of Easter(until Pentecost) and
(Christ the King)Sunday before Advent.
• Green, seen everywhere in plants and trees, symbolizes life and hope
and is the color used during Ordinary Time.
Season of Lent

The word Lent is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for springtime, which literally translates in
modern English to “the lengthening of the days.”

Start on Ash Wednesday

Forty days of Lent commemorate the events in the life of Jesus from the time of
temptation*(Mt.4:1-11)

- We are called to do penance, fasting, abstinence, and alms giving.

- Leatare - Sunday

In the early church, the Lenten period was used as a time for preparing new converts for Baptism on
Easter Sunday. Today it is a time for preparation, reflection, growth, and change. The liturgical color
for Lent is purple, a solemn color, a color for royalty and repentance. The liturgical color for Easter
Sunday and the Sundays between Easter and Pentecost is white, signifying purity.
Easter Triduum - we commemorate the Passion, Death and Reurrection of Jesus

Triduum is Latin for “Great Three Days.” The Easter Triduum recalls the events of the First Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the
Apostles as described in the gospels. It is the fifth day of Holy Week, and is preceded by Holy Wednesday and
followed by Good Friday. The liturgy held on the evening of Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum, the
period which commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ, and includes Good Friday, Holy
Saturday, and ends on the evening of Easter.

Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His death at Calvary. The holiday is observed
during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide
with the Jewish observance of Passover.

Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday. It is the day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week in which
Christians prepare for Easter. It commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb. On this day,
the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows is assigned the title Our Lady of Solitude, referring to her
solace and grief at the death of her son Jesus
 EASTER SEASON
We celebrate the greatest joy of the Resurrection of our Lord
The Easter Season begins with the celebration of the Easter Vigil on
Easter Sunday and ends 50 days later with Pentecost Sunday.

An octave is the eight-day period during which Easter or Christmas is celebrated,

and includes the actual feast. The eighth day is also called the octave or “octave
day,” and days in between are said to be “within the octave”:

Octave means an eight-day celebration, that is, the prolongation of a feast to

the eighth day (dies octava) inclusive.
What is Fasting?
Fasting consists in going without food and drink for a specific period of time. It also consists in
limiting the food that one normally consumes. It is interesting to note that the fasting days
according to the Catholic Church are the First Day of Lent and Good Friday. Fast days are
observed in such a manner that the faithful Catholics do not consume meat or dairy products
but feed only on one meal or on snacks. The sick need not harm their bodies by fasting or
abstinence though.
Abstinence is abstaining from eating certain kinds of food for a determined period of time. It
is not abstaining totally from food or drink for a specific period of time. The Catholics are
asked to abstain from meat on all Fridays of the year and on a few additional days as well.
Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of Our Lord, which occurs 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead
on Easter, celebrates the resurrected Jesus being taken up to Heaven in his resurrected
body, in the presence of eleven of his apostles.

Pentecost
Pentecost is held on the seventh Sunday after Easter and celebrates the descent of the
Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after His Ascension, as described in the Acts of the
Apostles. Pentecost is sometimes described as the "Birthday of the Church."

Trinity Sunday
Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. Trinity Sunday celebrates the doctrine of
the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The
Sundays following Pentecost, until Advent, are numbered from this day.