The Baltimore Catechism explains clearly what we as Catholics believe using a Q&A format. Join us in this course to grow in your knowledge of the Catholic faith.

How to get the most out of Baltimore Catechism-The Commandments with Gary Michuta:

  • First, read the course details below.
  • Prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Professor Gary Michuta's lecture for Class One.
  • Review supplemental materials (readings, activity log, etc.)
  • Complete the Quizzes.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.
  • Repeat until all 8 classes are complete.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a two-part course. Students are welcomed to join us midyear if there are open seats.

Total classes: 15

Duration per class: 55 minutes per class
Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade
Suggested credit: 1 full semester Religion or Catechism

Instructor: Gary Michuta

Instructor Email: gmichuta@hotmail.com

Course description: This course is a great way to learn the basics of the Faith. The Baltimore Catechism is broken into three parts. Part 2 studies the Commandments. The basic structure of the course follows the time-honored Baltimore Catechism and is supplemented by the new Catechism of the Catholic Faith.

Course outline:

Class 1 - The Second and Third Commandment of God
Class 2 - The Fourth and Fifth Commandment of God
Class 3 - The Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth Commandments of God
Class 4 - The Sacraments / Baptism
Class 5 - Confirmation
Class 6 - The Holy Eucharist
Class 7 - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Class 8 - Holy Communion
Class 9 - Penance
Class 10 - Contrition
Class 11 - Confession
Class 12 - How to Make a Good Confession / Temporal Punishments / Indulgences
Class 13 - Extreme Unction and Holy Orders
Class 14 - Matrimony / The Sacraments
Class 15 - The Sacraments / Prayer / The Our Father

Course materials: Required: The Baltimore Catechism #2 (Revised Edition). Available free online or for purchase at https://amzn.to/3RQX48x.

Homework: Reading and weekly quizzes to reinforce learning. Quizzes are automated for immediate feedback.