Catholic Faith Refresher Course

This Community was established as a guide for the instruction of Catechumens, Converts and Life-Long Catholics, or anyone with a sincere interest in the teachings and practice of the Holy Catholic Church. 

While Rites and Ritual may change, the Doctrines of the Church do not, for they are the doctrines of Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, who taught them to the Apostles.

This course , when completed will have 52 lessons of instruction on the teachings of the ONE TRUE CHURCH, the Roman Catholic Church.

The lessons are taken from the book

We hope it will help you. Though the lessons may appear rather simple, you will find that you will have to study it well in order to enjoy your instructions and profit from them.

As you go through these instructions you will realize that there are no other lessons, no other activities so important as your religious instructions. Please study each lesson, whether you feel well instructed in the subject or not.One lesson is built upon another. The tenth or eleventh lesson, for example, cannot be understood without the first lesson, the second lesson, and all the lessons up to the tenth lesson.

Begin to attend Mass now. Consider your attendance at Mass on Sunday morning and the Holydays as part of this course of instructions. Come to Mass at any hour of the morning the Holy Sacrifice is celebrated at the Catholic Church in your area. If you so desire, you can go to early Mass; if you want to sleep on Sunday, attend a later Mass. Attendance at church on Sunday is the law of God. It is not something we Catholics make our people do just to make it difficult for them. The habit of going to church only when it pleases you is a serious sin. God's laws about Sunday worship are for all, not for Catholics only.

While you are taking instructions bring some friends with you.

Everyone is welcome.

No one will try "to make them Catholics."

We do not force people into the Catholic Church. As a matter of fact, you will see as you go on, that priests are very cautious about admitting people into the Catholic Church.

All are most welcome to become Catholic after the instructions are complete and if they have gone regularly to Mass; but even then the priest will accept only those who he thinks are ready and anxious to enter the Church.

Whenever you do not understand something, ask questions.

Do not think you are slow to understand. The person who asks questions shows he is interested and makes the lesson easier for himself. Do not be afraid; the Community is glad to hear your questions, and anxious to give you the answers.

At the end of each lesson are the QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW. Please review the lesson until you are able to correctly answer the questions, in a way you can understand and believe, and be able to explain to others.

If you do not know the answers, do not worry .

Ask a question on the Boards.

We will do our best to help you.

We will consult a Catholic Priest if we are unable to help you on our own.

At all times you may use your Bible at home to confirm various points being explained in these lessons.

May God bless you now in your good endeavor. Pray daily that God may give you light to understand His teachings, and courage to live according to them. You may be sure that the members of this Community, and indeed many Catholics throughout the world will pray for you every day.

Begin any course of study with prayer.