Treasures of the Catholic Faith

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The Faith

Fifty-five pamphlets in seven sections, each explaining one part of the Catholic faith: what the Church believes, why she believes it, and how it leads to Christ. The numbers are fixed, so a pamphlet keeps its number however many more are written. The first pamphlets are being checked and will appear here soon.

The Central Mysteries of the Faith

  1. 1I Believe: Exploring the Apostles' CreedIn preparation
  2. 2The Most Holy TrinityFirst TreasuresOne God in three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.In preparation
  3. 3Created in the Image of GodIn preparation
  4. 4Angels: God's Heavenly MessengersIn preparation
  5. 5The Fall and Our Need for a SaviourIn preparation
  6. 6Jesus Christ: True God and True ManThe Incarnation, the saving mission of Christ, His Passion, Death and Resurrection.In preparation
  7. 7The Holy Spirit: Lord and Giver of LifeWho the Holy Spirit is, and His work in the Church and in the life of every Christian.In preparation
  8. 8Saved by Grace: Faith, Works and Eternal LifeIn preparation

The Sacraments and the Life of Grace

  1. 9The Holy Eucharist: The Heart of Our FaithFirst TreasuresThe Real Presence, the Eucharistic Sacrifice and Holy Communion.In preparation
  2. 10Baptism: Born Again in ChristFirst TreasuresOriginal sin, new life, adoption as children of God and membership of the Church.In preparation
  3. 11Confirmation: Strengthened by the Holy SpiritFirst TreasuresThe gifts of the Spirit, Christian witness and the mission of the confirmed.In preparation
  4. 12Confession: The Gift of God's MercyFirst TreasuresSin, repentance, absolution, penance and reconciliation with God.In preparation
  5. 13The Sacrament of the SickChrist's presence in illness, suffering and the approach of death.In preparation
  6. 14Marriage: A Covenant of Faithful LoveMatrimony, lifelong fidelity, openness to life and the vocation of the family.In preparation
  7. 15Holy Orders: Called to ServeThe diaconate, priesthood and episcopacy, and the sacramental ministry of the Church.In preparation
  8. 16Why Do We Need Priests?Answers to common questions, such as why we confess to a priest and why priests are celibate.In preparation
  9. 17The Seven Sacraments: Signs of GraceAn overview of all seven sacraments and how they accompany the Christian life.In preparation

Mary and the Communion of Saints

  1. 18The Immaculate ConceptionFirst TreasuresMary preserved from all stain of original sin from the first moment of her existence, and prepared to be the Mother of God.In preparation
  2. 19The Immaculate Heart of MaryMary's love for God and humanity, the call to conversion, and the spirit of reparation.In preparation
  3. 20The Assumption of Our LadyFirst TreasuresMary's glorification in body and soul and the hope of our own resurrection.In preparation
  4. 21The Communion of SaintsThe unity of the faithful on earth, the souls being purified and the saints in heaven.In preparation
  5. 22Indulgences: The Mercy of God and the Communion of SaintsIn preparation
  6. 23The Rosary and Marian DevotionFirst TreasuresThe mysteries of Christ through Mary's eyes, and how to pray the Rosary fruitfully.In preparation
  7. 24Why Do Catholics Pray to the Saints?Intercession, patron saints, relics and the difference between veneration and adoration.In preparation

The Mass, Prayer and Catholic Worship

  1. 25Understanding the Holy MassFirst TreasuresThe structure of the Mass, its biblical roots and its sacrificial and communal character.In preparation
  2. 26Eucharistic Adoration: Staying with JesusThe meaning of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, exposition and Benediction.In preparation
  3. 27The Divine Office: The Prayer of the ChurchFirst TreasuresThe Liturgy of the Hours, the Psalms and sanctifying the day through prayer.In preparation
  4. 28The Liturgical Year: Walking with ChristAdvent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost and Ordinary Time.In preparation
  5. 29Holy Days of Obligation: Why We CelebrateIn preparation
  6. 30Fasting, Abstinence and PenanceIn preparation
  7. 31How to Pray: A Catholic GuideVocal prayer, meditation, contemplation, the Our Father and learning to listen to God.In preparation
  8. 32Forgive Us Our TrespassesIn preparation
  9. 33The Sacred Heart of JesusFirst TreasuresChrist's redeeming love, reparation, the First Fridays and consecration to His Heart.In preparation

Morality and the Christian Life

  1. 34The Two Great Commandments of LoveIn preparation
  2. 35The Ten Commandments: God's Way to FreedomFirst TreasuresThe Commandments as a guide to loving God and neighbour.In preparation
  3. 36Sin, Grace and ConversionThe difference between mortal and venial sin, the importance of conscience and the call to holiness.In preparation
  4. 37The Cardinal and Theological VirtuesIn preparation
  5. 38The Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritWisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.In preparation
  6. 39The Beatitudes: The Way to True HappinessChrist's vision of holiness, mercy, meekness and purity of heart.In preparation
  7. 40Catholic Social Teaching: Faith in ActionHuman dignity, solidarity, the common good, justice and care for the poor.In preparation
  8. 41Blessed Are the Poor: The Church's Preferential LoveA closer look at the Church's love for the poor.In preparation
  9. 42The Dignity of Human LifeThe sanctity of life, care for the vulnerable and the Christian understanding of human dignity.In preparation
  10. 43The Family: The Domestic ChurchMarriage, parenthood, the education of children and passing on the Faith.In preparation

The Church and Her Mission

  1. 44Why Do We Need the Church?The Church as the Body of Christ, the People of God and the means of salvation.In preparation
  2. 45The Pope, the Bishops and Apostolic SuccessionThe Petrine ministry, the Magisterium and the authority entrusted to the apostles.In preparation
  3. 46Sacred Scripture and Sacred TraditionHow God's Word is handed on, interpreted and lived within the Church.In preparation
  4. 47Discovering God's Call for Your LifeIn preparation
  5. 48Consecrated Life: Following Christ More CloselyIn preparation
  6. 49Evangelisation: Sharing the Good NewsThe missionary mandate, personal witness and inviting others to encounter Christ.In preparation
  7. 50Catholics and Other ChristiansIn preparation
  8. 51The Catholic Church and Other ReligionsIn preparation
  9. 52The Four Marks of the ChurchOne, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic: what these marks mean for Catholics today.In preparation

The Last Things

  1. 53Preparing for a Good DeathIn preparation
  2. 54Heaven, Hell, Purgatory and the Last ThingsFirst TreasuresDeath, judgement, eternal life, and the Christian hope of resurrection.In preparation
  3. 55The Resurrection of the Body and Life EverlastingIn preparation