The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love (also called the Manual or Handbook) is a compact treatise on Christian piety written by Augustine of Hippo in response to a request by an otherwise unknown person, named Laurentius, shortly after the death of Saint Jerome in 420.
It is intended as a model for Christian instruction or catechesis.
[1] As the title indicates, the work is organized according to the three graces necessary for the Christian worship of God: Faith, Hope and Love.
Under Faith, Augustine explains the use of the Apostles' Creed, in teaching Christian doctrine and in refuting heresies.
The final part is a discourse on Christian love.