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Basics of Catholicism
Learn about the basics of the Catholic Faith. What does the Catholic Church teach about the Trinity, the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the role of the Catholic Church, the seven Sacraments, Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, the Virgin Mary, and the saints? Discover basic Catholic prayers and practices, and begin to learn more about Catholicism!

Basic Tenets of Catholicism
This page is intended as for those who are just starting out in the Catholic faith. It’s a quick-reference guide to Catholicism for beginners, perfect for those working on understanding Catholicism.

Catholicism 101
An introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church.  The links provided form a good starting point for learning more about the Catholic Church.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Vatican web site’s complete online version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.   A clickable table of contents is presented with search options available as well.