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The Deposit of Faith

Pure information on Catholic beliefs, featuring the Penny Catechism and traditional sources.

Catholic teaching has a definite shape. It is organised around four pillars: what we believe (the Creed), how we worship (the Sacraments), how we live (the Commandments), and how we pray (Prayer). This is the same structure used by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the authoritative exposition of the faith promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1992.

Read the Penny Catechism for a simple and beloved summary that has instructed generations of Catholics. It offers a clear starting point. For the full treatment of any topic, the reader is always directed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church itself.

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The Deposit of Faith

The Creed

What Is the Apostles' Creed and Why Do We Say It?

What Is the Difference Between Doctrine, Dogma, and Discipline?

What Is the Penny Catechism and How Do I Use It?

What Does the Church Teach About the Trinity?

What Is the Difference Between the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed?

What Is the Difference Between the Various Catechisms?

What Does 'He Descended Into Hell' Mean in the Creed?

The Commandments

What Are Mortal and Venial Sins — What Is the Difference?

How Do I Examine My Conscience Before Confession?

What Does the Church Teach About the Ten Commandments?

The Sacraments

Why Are There Seven Sacraments and Not More or Fewer?

What Is the Real Presence — Do Catholics Really Believe the Bread Becomes Christ?

What Is Confirmation and Why Does It Matter?

What Is the Anointing of the Sick — Is It the Same as Last Rites?

Can a Catholic Get Divorced?

Treasures of the Catholic Church

Sacred Scripture

The Blessed Eucharist

Mary Our Mother

The Church

The Seven Sacraments

The Saints