Yes, I am a Catholic

Committing to Jesus the God-man as my Lord and Savior
Believing in God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Honoring Mary as the Mother of God and Mother of the Church
Honoring and drawing inspiration from the saints
Praying daily with an ever-growing awareness of God's role in my life and a deepening relationship with Him
Being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Practicing faith, hope and love as the fundamental virtues of my life
Respecting and supporting the family as the first school of faith and the first school of love

Knowing and understanding the basics of Catholicism as a foundation for lifelong living of the Faith:
- Scriptures, the Creed, Catholic doctrine and Church history
- Liturgical rites, sacraments, sacramentals, symbols, seasons and major feasts
- Reflecting on and thinking about faith and applying it to the culture in which I live

Making daily decisions according to God's will, the commandments and the Church's teachings
Knowing how to forgive and be forgiven, how to heal and be healed
Examining my life and regularly celebrating Jesus' mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Applying Catholic principles to all my interpersonal relationships
Critiquing societal problems in light of Catholic social justice principles

Believing in Jesus' Real Presence in the sacrament of His Body and Blood
Understanding that building and living as a Eucharistic community is central to being Catholic
Living Eucharist every day and attending Mass each Sunday and holy day
Participating in the Eucharistic celebration by praying, responding, listening, and singing

Contributing, in a parish community, to the support of others in faith, sacraments, service and social activities
Giving of my time, talent and treasure to my parish
Appreciating that the Roman Catholic Church is world-wide and diverse in its cultural expressions
Respecting all God's people as our brothers and sisters in Christ and taking part in the work of ecumenism

Answering the Gospel call by responding to the needs of others, beginning with my own family
Showing concern for those suffering from poverty, loneliness, sickness and unmet needs
Using my talents for others as, for example, catechist, lector, choir member, coach, committee member, altar server, Eucharistic minister

Appreciating the co-operation and at times conflict between faith and culture
Being active in evangelization by inviting others to know and love Jesus Christ and the Church
Being able to express to others why I am a Catholic
Recognizing my need to continue studying my faith all through my life
Being a witness of Jesus' love in thought, word and deed
Ready, willing, and able to live ethically and morally on college campuses and the world of work

Yes, I am a Catholic: A Profile of a Catholic Adult