Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! CatechismAI offers free access to our Catholic chat assistant with 10 messages per month. This is perfect for occasional questions and getting started with our service.

However, for those serious about studying the faith, exploring Catholic teaching in depth, or using CatechismAI regularly for spiritual formation, our paid subscriptions offer significantly better value. With plans starting at just $9/month for 200 messages, you'll have the freedom to ask questions, explore topics thoroughly, and engage in deeper study without worrying about running out of messages.

View our pricing plans to find the option that best fits your spiritual journey.

CatechismAI offers different message limits based on your subscription plan:

• Free Plan: 10 messages per month - Great for occasional questions
• Basic Plan ($9/month): 200 messages per month - Perfect for regular study
• Standard Plan ($19/month): 1,000 messages per month - Ideal for serious students of the faith
• Premium Plan ($39/month): Unlimited messages - Best for teachers, clergy, and intensive study

Message limits reset automatically on the 1st of each month, and you can upgrade your plan at any time to get immediate access to more messages.

No, you can use the Catholic chat feature without creating an account. Simply visit the homepage and start asking questions.

However, creating a free account unlocks additional features like favorites, chat history, and the ability to save important paragraphs for later study.

Getting started is simple:

1. Visit the CatechismAI homepage
2. Type your question about Catholic teaching into the chat box
3. Press Enter or click Send
4. Receive answers directly from the Catechism with paragraph citations
5. Click on any paragraph number to read the full context

Simply type your question about Catholic teaching into the chat interface, and our AI will search through all 2,865 paragraphs of the Catechism to find relevant answers.

The Catholic chatbot understands natural language, so you can ask questions the way you naturally think about them. For example, "What does the Church teach about prayer?" or "Tell me about the sacrament of reconciliation."

Every response includes direct quotations from the Catechism with paragraph numbers so you can verify the source and read more.

You can ask any question about Catholic teaching covered in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, including:

• Doctrine and Beliefs: "What is the Trinity?" "What do Catholics believe about Mary?"
• Sacraments: "Explain the sacrament of Baptism" "What is the Eucharist?"
• Moral Teaching: "What does the Church say about lying?" "Catholic teaching on marriage"
• Prayer and Liturgy: "How should Catholics pray?" "Explain the Mass"
• Commandments: "What is the fifth commandment?" "Explain Catholic social teaching"

CatechismAI typically responds within 2-5 seconds. The AI searches through the entire Catechism, analyzes context, and formulates a comprehensive answer almost instantly.

Response time may vary slightly based on question complexity and server load, but you'll always receive a thoughtful, accurate answer within seconds.

Yes! Our Catholic chat is conversational. You can ask follow-up questions to dive deeper into topics, request clarification, or explore related teachings.

The chatbot remembers the context of your conversation (within the same session), so you can naturally build on previous questions.

The Favorites feature allows you to save important Catechism paragraphs for later study. When browsing paragraphs, simply click the heart icon to save them to your favorites list.

You can access all your saved favorites from your dashboard, search through them, and organize your study of Catholic teaching.

Yes! You can navigate directly to any paragraph (1-2865) by visiting /paragraph/[number]. For example, /paragraph/1 takes you to the first paragraph of the Catechism.

Each paragraph page includes navigation to previous and next paragraphs, making it easy to read through sections sequentially.

CatechismAI is a web-based Catholic chat that works perfectly on mobile browsers. You don't need to download an app – just visit our website on your phone or tablet.

The interface is fully responsive and optimized for mobile use, giving you access to the full Catechism anywhere you have internet access.

Yes! Each paragraph page has share functionality built-in. You can share via social media, email, or copy a direct link to any specific paragraph.

This makes it easy to share Catholic teaching with others during discussions or for educational purposes.

Yes. CatechismAI provides answers directly from the official Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every response includes exact quotations and paragraph citations so you can verify the source.

We never paraphrase or interpret – we provide the authentic text of the Catechism, ensuring complete theological accuracy and fidelity to Church teaching.

CatechismAI uses the official English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, incorporating all official modifications.

This is the same text published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and used by the Church worldwide.

Absolutely! Every answer from our Catholic chat includes paragraph numbers (e.g., CCC 1234). You can click on any paragraph number to view the full text in context.

You can also cross-reference with any official Catechism to verify the accuracy of our responses.

No. CatechismAI provides only the official text of the Catechism without interpretation or commentary. Our role is to help you find relevant teachings, not to interpret them.

For questions requiring pastoral guidance or interpretation, we recommend consulting with a priest, spiritual director, or other qualified Catholic theologian.

The Catechism covers the essential doctrines and teachings of the Catholic faith. If your question isn't addressed, our Catholic chatbot will let you know.

For questions beyond the scope of the Catechism, consider consulting other Church documents, speaking with a priest, or contacting us for additional resources.