I've made reference to and quoted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church several times on this blog. It is a wonderful and wonderfully useful book that contains pretty much all the essential teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church in a concise and easy-to-navigate format. If you've got a question about what the Church believes about a given subject, chances are you can find the answer in the Catechism. Pope John Paul II called it "a sure norm for teaching the faith."
Here's an episode of That Catholic Show, a video podcast by Greg and Jennifer Willits, who run an apostolate called Rosary Army. It's a little silly, but it's fun, and it gives a good introduction to the Catechism.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by they name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
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