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Read the strongest biblical passages for Catholic teaching in context—and see exactly what each passage establishes, what it does not establish by itself, and how it belongs within the Church’s complete witness.

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01SacramentsEucharist and the Real PresenceChrist gives His Body and Blood as covenant sacrifice, communion, and life.Matthew 26:26–28 · John 6:53–56 · 1 Corinthians 11:27–29Explore
02ChurchPeter and the PapacyThe keys, the strengthening of the brethren, and the pastoral office entrusted to Peter.Matthew 16:18–19 · Luke 22:31–32 · John 21:15–17Explore
03Mary & SaintsMary in ScriptureMother of the Lord, disciple of faith, intercessor, and woman in the messianic promise.Luke 1:42–43 · John 2:3–5 · John 19:26–27Explore
04RevelationScripture and Apostolic TraditionOne apostolic deposit handed on in Sacred Scripture and the living Apostolic Tradition of the Church.2 Thessalonians 2:14–15 (Douay-Rheims numbering) · Acts 2:42 · 2 Timothy 2:2Explore
05SalvationFaith, Works, and Saving GraceGrace comes first; living faith works through charity and perseveres in obedience.James 2:24–26 · Galatians 5:6 · Philippians 2:12–13Explore
06SacramentsConfession and the Ministry of ReconciliationThe risen Christ gives the apostles a Spirit-empowered ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation.John 20:21–23 · 2 Corinthians 5:18–20 · James 5:14–16Explore
07SalvationPurgatory and Final PurificationThe already-saved may still need Christ’s final work of purification before the vision of God.1 Corinthians 3:13–15 · Matthew 12:32 · Revelation 21:27Explore
08Mary & SaintsThe Communion and Intercession of SaintsThe one Body of Christ embraces believers on earth and the righteous made perfect in heaven.Revelation 5:8 · Hebrews 12:1, 22–24 · Revelation 8:3–4Explore
09SacramentsBaptismal RegenerationIn Baptism, God joins the believer to Christ’s death and resurrection and gives new life.John 3:5 · Romans 6:3–4 · 1 Peter 3:21Explore
10SacramentsInfant BaptismThe New Covenant embraces families, and Baptism is first God’s gracious action.Acts 2:38–39 · Acts 16:14–15, 30–33 · Colossians 2:11–12Explore
11God & ChristThe Trinity in ScriptureOne God in three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Matthew 28:19 · John 1:1, 14 · Acts 5:3–4Explore
12Bible CanonThe Deuterocanonical BooksWhy Catholic and Protestant Old Testaments differ, and why the canon question is historical as well as biblical.Hebrews 11:35 with 2 Maccabees 7 · Wisdom 13:1–9 with Romans 1:18–25 · The Septuagintal world of the New TestamentExplore

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