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What Is Catechism?

A summary of the principles of the Christian faith in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians

1. Foundations of the Christian Faith

• What it means to be a Christian

• The story of salvation 

• Overview of Scripture (Old & New Testaments)

2. The Creeds

• The Apostles’ Creed

• The Nicene Creed

• What Christians believe about the Trinity, Incarnation, and Resurrection

3. The Sacraments

• Baptism 

• Eucharist (Holy Communion)

• The five other sacramental rites

• Anglican understanding of grace

4. The Church

• What the Church is (Body of Christ)

• Anglican identity and history

• Role of bishops, priests, and deacons

• Structure of the parish and diocese

5. The Book of Common Prayer

• How to use it

• Daily Office (Morning & Evening Prayer)

• The liturgy of Holy Eucharist

6. Christian Moral Life

• The Ten Commandments

• The Great Commandment

• Christian ethics and discipleship

• Stewardship and service

7. Prayer and Spiritual Disciplines

• Personal prayer

• Corporate worship

• Scripture reading

• Confession and repentance

8. Anglican History & Theology (Introductory Level)

• English Reformation basics

• Via media concept

• Development of Anglicanism in America