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A place for questions. A path to understanding.Tuesday, November 3
Understanding the Catholic faith

A faith worth
understanding.

Begin with a question. Follow the sources.
Discover the living tradition of the Church.

Explore the library Open the Bible

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For your OCIA journey

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An original reading companion for the newer Symbolon series. Keep your readings, reflections, and questions together.

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Begin with a question.

Explore beliefs
The Eucharist

Why do Catholics believe in the Real Presence?

Follow the sources The Church

Why does apostolic succession matter?

Follow the sources The sacraments

What happens in Baptism?

Follow the sources Mary & the saints

Why is Mary called Mother of God?

Follow the sources Reconciliation

Why confess to a priest?

Follow the sources Christian hope

What does the Church teach about purgatory?

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Explore the tradition.

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Sacred Scripture

The 73-book Catholic canon.
Two readable translations.

Church Fathers

Read the earliest witnesses
in their own words.

Ecumenical councils

From Nicaea to Vatican II.
Teaching in context.

Papal succession

Follow the history of the
bishops of Rome.

Understand the faith through its sources.

Scripture, early Christian witnesses, councils, and historical context belong together. Follow the connections, read the evidence, and see where a teaching comes from. The library is free to explore, wherever you begin.

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