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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.