Last updated on 25 November 2024
Faith formation based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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The Catechism is not a textbook, a collection of ideas, or a set of rules. It is the faithful echo of a God who wishes to reveal himself to us and desires us to respond.
There are four parts to the Catechism. The four parts or pillars are:
- The Profession of Faith
- The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
- Life in Christ
- Christian Prayer
Resources
Proclamation Video – The first video is meant to rouse the spiritual curiosity that allows us to be prepared to hear the Gospel message. These videos explore the world and our human experience, and we hope these videos would be especially attractive to those who may not want to watch a video that directly addresses the doctrines of the faith.
Explanation Video – The second video breaks open the content of the passage of the catechism we are addressing in the unit. This video is much more straightforward and is guided by a discussion back and forth between two voices who are exploring the truths of the faith.
Connection Video – The third set of videos is meant to be a real-life application of the passage from the catechism. The tone of this video is often playful and it is meant to connect with the audience on a more practical level that is relevant to their life.
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Watch the curated playlists prepared by Real+True here.
Part 1 – The Profession of Faith
Part 2 – Liturgy
Part 3 – Life in Christ
Part 4 – Christian Prayer
Unit | Proclamation | Explanation | Connection |
37 CCC 2558-2567 Prayer as relationship | Thoughts & Prayers: Empty Gesture or True Connection? | How to Experience a Personal Relationship with God Through Prayer | Struggling to pray? This might help. |
Themes
Theme | Proclamation | Explanation | Connection |
The Eucharist is sacrifice and communion | What does ‘sacrifice’ really mean? | How the Eucharist is both sacrifice and communion | How silence can change your life |
Discussion Guides
- Pillar 1: The Creed
- Unit 1 Discussion Guide (Life and the Catechism CCC 1-25)
- Unit 2 Discussion Guide (Man’s Capacity for God CCC 26-49)
- Unit 3 Discussion Guide (God Desires to Reveal Himself to Us CCC 50-141)
- Unit 4 Discussion Guide (Man’s Response to God CCC 142-184)
- Unit 5 Discussion Guide (I Believe in God CCC 185-231)
- Unit 6 Discussion Guide (The Father Almighty CCC 232-421)
- Unit 7 Discussion Guide (Jesus Christ CCC 422-682)
- Themed Unit Eucharist Discussion Guide
- Unit 8 Discussion Guide (The Holy Spirit CCC 683-747)
- Unit 9 Discussion Guide (The Holy Catholic Church CCC 748-945, 963-975)
- Unit 10 Discussion Guide (The Communion of Saints CCC 946-962)
- Unit 11 Discussion Guide (The Forgiveness of Sins CCC 976-987)
- Unit 12 Discussion Guide (Resurrection of the Body & Life Everlasting CCC 988-1065)
- Pillar 2: The Sacraments
- Unit 13 Discussion Guide (Liturgy 1066-1112, 1135-1209)
- Unit 14 Discussion Guide (Sacraments CCC 1113-1134, 1210-1211)
- Unit 15 Discussion Guide (Baptism CCC 1213-1284)
- Unit 16 Discussion Guide (Confirmation CCC 1285-1321)
- Unit 17 Discussion Guide (Eucharist CCC 1322-1344)
- Unit 18 Discussion Guide (Holy Mass CCC 1345-1419)
- Unit 19 Discussion Guide (Penance CCC 1420-1498)
- Unit 20 Discussion Guide (Anointing of the Sick CCC 1499-1532)
- Unit 21 Discussion Guide (Holy Orders CCC 1533-1600)
- Unit 22 Discussion Guide (Marriage CCC 1601-1666)
- Unit 23 Discussion Guide (Sacramentals CCC 1667-1679)
- Unit 24 Discussion Guide (Funerals CCC 1680-1690)
- Pillar 3: Life in Christ
- Unit 25 Discussion Guide (The Desire for Happiness, Our Vocation to Beatitude, and the Dignity of the Human Person CCC 1699-1729)
- Unit 26 Discussion Guide (Freedom, Morality, and Conscience CCC 1730-1802)
- Unit 27 Discussion Guide (Sin, Virtues, and the Human Community CCC 1803-1948)
- Unit 28 Discussion Guide (Salvation and Grace CCC 1949-2051)
- Unit 29 Discussion Guide (Ten Commandments CCC 2052-2082)
- Unit 30 Discussion Guide (The Beatitudes CCC 1716-1729)
- Unit 31 Discussion Guide (First, Second, and Third Commandments CCC 2083-2195)
- Unit 32 Discussion Guide (Fourth Commandment CCC 2197-2257)
- Unit 33 Discussion Guide (Fifth Commandment CCC 2258-2330)
- Unit 34 Discussion Guide (Sixth and Ninth Commandments CCC 2331-2400, 2514-2533)
- Unit 35 Discussion Guide (Seventh and Tenth Commandments CCC 2401-2463, 2534-2557)
- Unit 36 Discussion Guide (Eighth Commandment CCC 2464-2513)
- Pillar 4: Prayer
- Unit 37 Discussion Guide (Prayer as relationship CCC 2558-2567)