A specialized skill for providing accurate, Catechism-cited Catholic teaching and spiritual resources via AI agents.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install catholic-grounding
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install catholic-grounding using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Catholic Grounding?
The Catholic Grounding skill is designed to equip AI agents with the ability to provide accurate, respectful, and authoritative information on Catholic beliefs and practices. By prioritizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and primary sources like Scripture and Church councils, this skill ensures that every response is grounded in official teaching rather than speculation. It is an essential addition to Openclaw Skills for developers or users who need a reliable theological reference layer in their workflows.
This skill goes beyond simple Q&A by providing structured response formats that include clear citations and practical next steps. It includes a local topic map and prayer snippets to help maintain a consistent, respectful tone while distinguishing between different levels of Church teaching, such as dogma, doctrine, and disciplinary matters.
Catholic Grounding Use Cases
- Answering complex theological questions with direct Catechism citations.
- Generating devotional content or prayer snippets for spiritual applications.
- Explaining Catholic sacraments and practices to beginners or RCIA candidates.
- Ensuring AI agents maintain a respectful and accurate tone when discussing religious topics.
- Researching specific Church teachings using the local CCC topic map.
How Catholic Grounding Works
- The user prompts the AI with a question regarding Catholic teaching or practice.
- The skill utilizes local reference files, such as the CCC topic map, to locate specific citations.
- The AI formats the response according to a strict four-part structure: short answer, Church teaching, citations, and practical next steps.
- Optional modes like Devotional or RCIA Explainer are triggered based on user preference to adjust the tone and level of detail.
- The final output is delivered with authoritative references to ensure accuracy and theological integrity.
Catholic Grounding Setup
To integrate this capability into your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure you have the necessary reference files in place and follow these steps:
# Check the status of the installation and available resources
./scripts/status.sh
# Look up a specific topic in the Catechism topic map
./scripts/ccc.sh "eucharist"
# Retrieve a specific prayer or devotional snippet
./scripts/prayer.sh "hail mary"
Catholic Grounding Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes information through a series of markdown-based reference files and shell scripts for efficient retrieval:
| File/Component | Description |
|---|---|
references/ccc-topic-map.md |
A comprehensive mapping of topics to specific CCC paragraph numbers. |
references/prayers.md |
A library of prayer snippets and devotional texts. |
references/style.md |
Guidelines for maintaining a Catholic-literate and respectful tone. |
scripts/ |
Shell scripts used to query references and verify skill status. |
Catholic Grounding Advanced Features
- Multi-mode support including Catholic-literate assistant, Devotional mode, and RCIA explainer mode.
- Automated distinction between dogma, doctrine, discipline, and prudential judgment.
- Citations management for CCC paragraphs, Scripture references, and Conciliar documents.
- Primary source prioritization to ensure theological accuracy and minimize hallucination.
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