Guide
Getting the most from magisAI
magisAI answers questions about the Catholic faith, grounded in Science, Reason & the teaching of the Church. Here’s how to make every answer fit you.
Ask anything
Type a question in plain language — about doctrine, Scripture, the sacraments, or how faith meets reason. No account needed to start.
Set your reading level
From 5th grade to postgraduate — just tell magisAI “I’m in 5th grade” or “I’m a college junior” and answers are written to fit.
Simplify any answer
Reply “simplify” to have an answer re-explained more plainly — helpful for sharing with younger students or newcomers.
Save conversations
Everything saves automatically. Create a free account to keep your history across devices and pick up where you left off.
Check the sources
Answers cite where they come from — the Catechism, Scripture, and the Church Fathers. Open the Source Library to read more.
Your monthly questions
Every month you get 90 free questions to explore. The counter shows what’s left, and it resets on the 1st — create a free account to keep your history across devices.
Make it personal
In Account → Personal context, share as much or as little as you like — your season of life, interests, and faith journey — and turn on Apply personal context. magisAI will shape answers to where you are — a confirmation student, a catechist, a parent, or someone exploring the faith for the first time. It’s off by default, stored privately on this device, only drawn on when your question genuinely relates, and you can edit or delete it any time.
Ask your question
Type it in the composer, or tap one of the suggested questions to start.
Adjust the answer
Ask for your reading level or reply “simplify” until it lands the way you need.
Go deeper
Open the cited sources, reply “more information,” or save the conversation to revisit later.
Not sure where to start?
Browse Suggested questions for a curated set across doctrine, Scripture, the sacraments, and faith and science.
A note on trust
magisAI is a guide, not a substitute for the Church’s teaching authority. For matters of conscience or pastoral care, speak with your priest. When something matters, verify it against the Catechism and Scripture — and magisAI will always point you there.
Frequently asked questions
What is MagisAI?
MagisAI is a Catholic AI chat tool from the Magis Center that answers questions on cosmology, philosophy, morality, and Scripture, drawing on Catholic teaching and current peer-reviewed research.
What kinds of questions can I ask MagisAI?
You can ask about the relationship between science and faith, evidence for God’s existence, the historical case for the Resurrection, Catholic moral theology, and how evolution fits with Genesis, among many other topics.
How is MagisAI different from a general AI chatbot like ChatGPT?
Unlike a general-purpose chatbot, MagisAI is built specifically to answer from within the Catholic and broader Christian intellectual tradition. It cites scholarly sources and checks claims against peer-reviewed research in science, philosophy, and biblical studies.
Are MagisAI’s answers doctrinally sound?
MagisAI is designed to give answers consistent with Catholic teaching, drawing on Church tradition, magisterial documents, and the work of Catholic scholars and apologists.
Does MagisAI cite its sources?
Yes — many responses include links to full articles, studies, and references, and the built-in Source Library offers curated materials for deeper study.
Can I adjust the reading level of MagisAI’s answers?
Yes — ask for any level from 5th grade to postgraduate: just tell MagisAI “I’m in 5th grade” or “I’m a college junior.” You can also reply “simplify” to have an answer re-explained more plainly, or “more information” to go deeper.
Who is MagisAI designed for?
MagisAI is built for teachers, clergy, catechists, parents, students, and anyone exploring questions at the intersection of science, philosophy, morality, and Christian faith.
Is MagisAI available in languages other than English?
Yes — the web app currently supports English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Hindi, with more languages on the way.
How do I start using MagisAI?
Just ask — chat is free on the web with no account needed. Type a question or pick one of the suggested questions, and create a free account whenever you want to keep your history. MagisAI is also available as a mobile app.
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