Thursday, October 9, 2025

Introduction to the Catholic Faith for Young Adults

 Introduction to the Catholic Faith for Young Adults

📘 “Rooted in Light” – Catholic Catechism for Teens (Ages 16–18)

Goal: Build a strong foundation in the Catholic faith, understand who Jesus (Jeshua) truly is, learn the essentials of the Church, sacraments, saints, prayer life, and begin a real personal relationship with God.
Format: 7 Core Lessons + Optional Deepening Modules
Style: Simple English, Scriptural support, interactive reflection, and saint examples.


✝️ 7-Day Core Catechism Plan (Draft Overview)

Day 1 – Created in Love: Who God Is and Why You Exist

  • God as Father, Creator, Source of Being

  • The purpose of human life and the call to holiness

  • The story of creation and the fall

  • Reflection: “What does it mean to be made in the image of God?”

Day 2 – Jeshua the Christ: Son of the Living God

  • The Incarnation: God becomes man

  • Life, teachings, miracles, and mission of Jesus

  • The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

  • Why Jesus is the only Savior

Day 3 – The Church: Body of Christ on Earth

  • Apostolic succession and authority

  • Role of the Pope, bishops, priests, and laity

  • Why we need the Church (not just “personal faith”)

  • Introduction to the Creed

Day 4 – The Sacraments: Channels of Divine Grace

  • What “sacrament” means and why they matter

  • Brief overview of all 7 sacraments

  • How sacraments transform the soul

  • Personal reflection: “Which sacrament has touched my life?”

Day 5 – The Saints and the Communion of Believers

  • Saints as role models and intercessors

  • Mary: Mother of God and model disciple

  • Guardian angels and spiritual warfare

  • Activity: Choose a patron saint and learn their story

Day 6 – Prayer, Scripture, and the Interior Life

  • How to pray (adoration, petition, thanksgiving, contemplation)

  • The power of the Rosary, Eucharist, and Liturgy

  • Building a personal relationship with God

  • Practice: 15-minute guided prayer

Day 7 – Living as a Disciple: Faith in Action

  • Morality and conscience

  • Works of mercy and justice

  • Evangelizing with love

  • Final reflection: Writing a personal faith statement


Bonus Modules (Optional for Extended Course):

  • Apologetics: How to defend your faith

  • Catholic social teaching

  • Spiritual gifts and vocation

  • Eschatology: Heaven, Hell, and the hope of eternal life

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