Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31-32).

The goal of every Christian is to walk in fellowship with the Lord Jesus, which means living a praiseworthy moral life in the Christ, among other things. For that reason, understanding the deadly nature of sin is essential.

To that end, our course “The Seven Deadly Sins” is much more than simply a helpful tool. In this course, you’ll learn about each of the sins the Catechism calls “capital,” what they are, whether they are particularly deadly to the soul, and what we can do to counter them.


Here’s a snapshot of what this course has to offer:

•    What sin is

•    The distinctions between venial and mortal sin

•    The definition of each of the sins of pride, avarice, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth

•    Practical examples illustrating what each of the seven deadly sins entail

•    Other sins the capital sins tend to engender or lead into

•    Help in discerning whether a particular capital sin is venial or mortal

•    Advice on methods of avoiding temptation and countering the deadly sins


Given the nature of our fallen world, it’s not easy to walk in fellowship with Christ and live a virtuous life. “The Seven Deadly Sins” is an excellent aid to enhance your understanding of the capital sins and how to avoid them. You’ll find this course to be an essential resource that you can turn to again and again.

Course curriculum

  • 01

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 1 - Introduction Part 1: The Reality of Sin

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 1 - Introduction Part I: The Reality of Sin

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 1 - Introduction Part 1: The Reality of Sin

    • VIDEO - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 1 - Introduction Part I: The Reality of Sin

    • Quiz - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 1 - Introduction Part 1: The Reality of Sin

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 02

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 2 - Introduction Part II: Mortal vs Venial Sin

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 2 - Introduction Part II: Mortal vs Venial Sin

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 2 - Introduction Part II: Mortal vs Venial Sin

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 2 - Introduction Part II: Mortal vs Venial Sin

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 2 - Introduction Part II: Mortal vs Venial Sin

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 03

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 3 - The Sin of Pride

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 3 - The Sin of Pride

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 3 - The Sin of Pride

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 3 - The Sin of Pride

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 3 - The Sin of Pride

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 04

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 4 - The Sin of Greed

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 4 - The Sin of Greed

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 4 - The Sin of Greed

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 4 - The Sin of Greed

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 4 - The Sin of Greed

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 05

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 5 - The Sin of Envy

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 5 - The Sin of Envy

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 5 - The Sin of Envy

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 5 - The Sin of Envy

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 5 - The Sin of Envy

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 06

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 6 - The Sin of Wrath

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 6 - The Sin of Wrath

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 6 - The Sin of Wrath

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 6 - The Sin of Wrath

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 6 - The Sin of Wrath

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 07

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 7 - The Sin of Lust

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 7 - The Sin of Lust

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 7 - The Sin of Lust

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 7 - The Sin of Lust

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 7 - The Sin of Lust

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 08

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 8 - The Sin of Gluttony

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 8 - The Sin of Gluttony

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 8 - The Sin of Gluttony

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 8 - The Sin of Gluttony

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 8 - The Sin of Gluttony

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
  • 09

    The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 9 - The Sin of Sloth

    • INTRODUCTION - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 9 - The Sin of Sloth

    • LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 9 - The Sin of Sloth

    • Video - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 9 - The Sin of Sloth

    • QUIZ - The Seven Deadly Sins - Lesson 9 - The Sin of Sloth

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

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“Thank You very much Deacon Frederick Bartels, I enjoyed reviewing these 9 chapters on the seven deadly sins. They are very well explained I learned so much.”

“Thank You very much Deacon Frederick Bartels, I enjoyed reviewing these 9 chapters on the seven deadly sins. They are very well explained I learned so much.”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Deacon Frederick Bartels is a member of the Catholic clergy who serves the Church in the diocese of Pueblo, CO. He received an MA in Theology and Educational Ministry from Catholic Distance University, where he is currently employed as an adjunct professor of theology. He is founder and editor of Joy In Truth (joyintruth.com), an online magazine dedicated to the New Evangelization. As a Catholic educator, public speaker and evangelist, Deacon Bartels strives to infuse culture with the saving principles of the gospel. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Shelly, and the youngest two of their six children. Professor Bartels is Chairman of the Theology Department.

Deacon Frederick Bartels

Professor of Theology, Department Chair