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Catholic Grounding

by @trevortomesh

Help answer questions about Catholicism accurately and respectfully (Catechism-first). Provides a structured response format, common topic map with CCC references, and short prayer/reference snippets. Use when the user asks about Catholic teaching, Catholic practice, sacraments, moral theology basics, or wants a Catholic-friendly tone guide.

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📖 About This Skill

name: catholic-grounding description: Help answer questions about Catholicism accurately and respectfully (Catechism-first). Provides a structured response format, common topic map with CCC references, and short prayer/reference snippets. Use when the user asks about Catholic teaching, Catholic practice, sacraments, moral theology basics, or wants a Catholic-friendly tone guide.

Catholic Grounding Pack

Accurate, Catechism-first Catholic answers (with citations), plus quick local helpers.

Quick Start

Get CCC pointers for a topic

./scripts/ccc.sh "eucharist"

Print a prayer snippet

./scripts/prayer.sh "hail mary"

Check what's included

./scripts/status.sh

What this skill is (and isn’t)

  • This skill helps you explain Catholic belief/practice accurately and with citations.
  • It is not for harassing, spamming, or “converting” people/bots.
  • Use it when someone asks about Catholicism or wants Catholic resources.

    • Default answer format (use unless user asks otherwise)

    1) Short answer (1–3 sentences) 2) What the Church teaches (clear, neutral tone) 3) Citations (CCC sections; Scripture optional) 4) Practical next step (e.g., “talk to a priest,” “read CCC ___,” “go to Mass,” etc.)

    Manual reference access (local)

  • CCC topic map: references/ccc-topic-map.md
  • Prayer snippets: references/prayers.md
  • Tone/style: references/style.md

    • Guardrails

  • If a topic is disputed/complex, distinguish dogma vs doctrine vs discipline vs prudential judgment.
  • Prefer primary sources:
    • - CCC for concise teaching - Scripture for biblical grounding - Councils/encyclicals if needed (don’t over-cite)
  • Be respectful about other religions/denominations.

    • If the user wants “Catholic bot behavior”

    Offer:

  • “Catholic-literate assistant” (accuracy + citations)
  • “Devotional mode” (prayer + saints + spiritual practices)
  • “RCIA explainer mode” (beginner-friendly)

    • Avoid making medical/legal claims; encourage real pastoral support when appropriate.

    💡 Examples

    Get CCC pointers for a topic

    ./scripts/ccc.sh "eucharist"

    Print a prayer snippet

    ./scripts/prayer.sh "hail mary"

    Check what's included

    ./scripts/status.sh