
Magisterium
Summaries of Magisterial Documents
The Magisterium has been promulgated by the Catholic Church throughout 2000 years. Our Catholic Literacy Series (CLS) are distilled summaries of these Council documents, Papal letters, encyclicals,and publications by the dicasteries.
These official church documents are condensed to core content, referenced by document and paragraph number. Originally we published in 13 volumes comprising 4.000 pages contained in 5 by 8 inch volumes.
Redesigned summaries are being made available in digital format to provide the learning resources necessary for future generations of Catholics.

The Magisterium is vested in the bishops, as successors of the Apostles,
under the Roman Pontiff, as successor of St. Peter.
It is also vested in the Pope, as Vicar of Christ
and visible head of the Catholic Church.
(Etym. Latin magister, master.)

A Few Words
“It is essential to respect the traditions and teachings comprising the Magisterium of the Church. These summaries of the magisterial documents are designed to be accessible, understandable, and memorable.”
John D. Hipsley
CUSP Publishing, President, Refounder
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ADULT CATECHESIS
Scripture and tradition form the core content of all adult catechesis, for the Church has always considered them the supreme rule of faith.
CATHOLIC FAITH
The Catholic faith is like a symphony in which the unity of faith finds expression in richly diverse formulations and manifestations
SCOPE & CONTENT
Catechetical content is cognitive, experiential and behavioral developed in: (1) Word (doctrine); (2) Memory ( celebration); AND (3) Witness (commitment)
PASTORAL PLAN FOR ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The maturation of the Christian life requires that it be cultivated in its six dimensions
[General Directory for the Catechesis]
6 Dimensions of Christian Life
6. Missionary Spirit
Cultivate an evangelizing spirit among all the faithful.
5. Communal Life
Pursue personal and spiritual growth in human and Christian maturity.
4. Prayer
Become familiar with diverse forms and expressions of Christian prayer.

1. Knowledge of the Faith
Recognize communion with Jesus Christ as the definitive aim of al catechesis.
2. Liturgical Life
Understand, live, and bear witness ot the paschal mystery.
3. Moral Formation
Understand the entire law of the Gospel is contained in the new commandment of Jesus to love one another as he has loved us.