Forming the Mind and the Soul
Catechesis and Formation
Catholics must know their Faith in order to live it faithfully. Our catechetical apostolate addresses the full breadth of Catholic doctrine, morality, and spiritual life.
Our Approach
More Than Information — Catholic Formation
Our purpose is not merely to impart information, but to form Catholic minds and Catholic souls. Sound catechesis must address both the intellect and the will — equipping the faithful with the knowledge of their Faith and enkindling in them the love of God and the desire for salvation.
Our desire is to help form future generations of Catholics who know their Faith, love the truth, practice virtue, and understand their duties toward God, the Church, their families, and society. We draw from the perennial catechetical tradition of the Church.
Topics We Cover
Subjects of Catechesis
The Creed and the Truths of the Catholic Faith
A thorough examination of the articles of the Apostles and Nicene Creeds — the foundational truths which every Catholic must know, believe, and profess.
The Commandments
Instruction in the Ten Commandments of God and the Six Precepts of the Church — the moral law which governs the life of every faithful Catholic.
The Sacraments
A thorough teaching on all seven Sacraments — their institution by Christ, their matter, form, minister, and effects in the souls of the faithful.
The Holy Eucharist
Instruction on the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharistic adoration, worthy reception of Holy Communion, and reparation.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Teaching on the sacrificial nature of the Mass, the priesthood, the proper participation of the faithful, and the Traditional Latin Mass in particular.
Catholic Moral Teaching
Sound instruction in Catholic morality — the virtues, the capital sins, the moral law, Catholic social teaching, and the duties of the Christian life.
Sin, Grace, Penance, and Reparation
A clear and unflinching teaching on the gravity of mortal and venial sin, sanctifying and actual grace, the Sacrament of Penance, and the necessity of reparation.
Prayer and the Spiritual Life
Instruction in the nature and necessity of prayer, the kinds of prayer, the stages of the spiritual life, and the cultivation of a deep interior life.
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Teaching on the dignity of Our Lady, her role in salvation, her privileges, traditional Marian devotions, and the Holy Rosary.
The Saints
On the Communion of Saints, the intercession of the saints, the veneration of relics, and the importance of devotion to the saints in the Catholic life.
Catholic Marriage and Family Life
Sound teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony, the duties of spouses, the Catholic formation of children, and the defence of the family in the modern world.
The Priesthood and Religious Vocation
On the nature and dignity of the Catholic priesthood, the religious life, vocations, and the duty of the faithful to pray and sacrifice for holy priests.
The Four Last Things
A solemn and necessary meditation on Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell — the ultimate realities which must govern the choices and priorities of every soul.
Catholic Tradition and the Liturgy
Instruction on the nature and importance of Sacred Tradition, the history of the Roman Rite, and the proper understanding of the Traditional Latin Mass.
Prudence and Discernment
Guarding the Faithful from Spiritual Confusion
The faithful today encounter an increasing number of movements and ministries claiming extraordinary supernatural experiences, miraculous signs, private revelations, healings, and wonders. The Catholic response must be one of prudence, discernment, and fidelity to the Faith.
We therefore encourage Catholics not to be driven by a desire for extraordinary phenomena, but to remain firmly grounded in the ordinary means of grace established by Our Lord — the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Sacraments, sound Catholic doctrine, prayer, penance, and the practice of virtue. Christ is enough. His Church is enough. His Sacraments are enough.
Seek Sound Catholic Formation
Whether you are seeking instruction in the Catholic Faith for the first time, deepening your knowledge of doctrine and morality, or preparing for a Sacrament — our priests are here to assist you. Contact us to enquire about catechetical instruction and formation.