Formulas of the Catholic Doctrine

The Ten Commandments 

1. I am the LORD your God. You shall not have strange gods before me..

2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.

3 Remember to keep holy the LORD's Day.

4. Honor your father and your mother.

5. You shall not kill.

6. You shall not commit adultery.

7. You shall not steal.

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor's good.

The Love Commandments 

The Two Great Commandment, represent the core of Christian ethics as spoken by Jesus in Matthew 22:37-40. They summarize the entirety of the Old Testament "Law and the Prophets" into two essential principles of love. 


1. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.

2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself

THE GOLDEN RULE (Matthew 7:12)

The Golden Rule, as stated in Matthew 7:12, is a foundational principle of empathy and ethical behavior: "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" [1.1.10, 1.1.21].

The Beatitudes 

(Matthew 5:3-12)

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

The Three Theological Virtues 

In Christian theology, the three theological virtues—Faith, Hope, and Charity—are considered foundational qualities that inform and give life to all other moral virtues. Unlike the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance), which can be acquired through human effort and habit, theological virtues are believed to be infused by God alone

Devotional Prayers and Various Rites

The Four Cardinal Virtues 

The four cardinal virtues are foundational moral principles that serve as the "hinges" (from the Latin cardo) upon which a virtuous life turns. They were first articulated by Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle and later integrated into Christian theology by figures such as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas.

1. Prudence

2. Justice

3. Fortitude

4. Temperance

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

These are divine endowments traditionally understood in Christian theology to help believers live a holy life.
The list is rooted in Isaiah 11:2-3, which describes the spirit that would rest upon the Messiah.

1. Wisdom

2. Understanding

3. Counsel

4. Fortitude

5. Knowledge

6. Piety

7. Fear of the LordThe twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit

The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit 

The twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit  are visible signs of God’s grace at work within a person. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1832), these "perfections" help individuals live a holy life and act as the "first fruits of eternal glory

1. Charity

2. Joy

3. Peace

4. Patience

5. Kindness

6. Goodness

7. Generosity

8. Gentleness

9. Faithfulness

10. Modesty

11. Self-control

12. Chastity

The Five precepts of the Church

The five precepts of the Church serve as the "indispensable minimum" requirements to guarantee that the faithful maintain a basic spirit of prayer, moral effort, and growth in the love of God and neighbor. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2041), they are positive laws meant to nourish a moral life through active participation in the Church's liturgical life.


1. You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and remain free from work or activity that could impede the sanctification of such days.

2. You shall confess your sins at least once a year.

3. You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.

4. You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.

5. You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.

The Seven corporal works of mercy

The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy are foundational Christian practices, that address the physical and material needs of others

1. Feed the hungry.

2. Give drink to the thirsty.

3. Clothe the naked.

4. Shelter the homeless.

5. Visit the sick.

6. Visit the imprisoned.

7. Bury the dead.

The four last things

In Christian eschatology, the Four Last Things are:
• Death: The end of earthly life and the separation of soul and body.
• Judgment: The individual (Particular) and general (Final) evaluation of one's life.
• Hell: Eternal separation from God for those who die in a state of mortal sin. [
• Heaven: Eternal communion and supreme happiness with God

The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy

The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy are charitable actions focused on attending to the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs of others. While the Corporal Works of Mercy address physical necessities (like feeding the hungry), these seven works aim to heal the soul and mind.

1. Counsel the doubtful.
2. Instruct the ignorant
3. Admonish sinners
4. Comfort the afflicted
5. Forget offenses
6. Bear wrongs patiently
7. Pray for the living and the dead

The Seven Capital Sins

In Christian theology, the Seven Deadly Sins (also known as capital vices) are considered the root of all other immoral behaviors and spiritual decay.


1. Pride

2. Covetousness

3. Lust

4. Anger

5. Gluttony

6. Envy

7. Sloth