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Catholic Catechism Books
These Catholic catechism books start with the official Catechism of the Catholic Church. Next come classics like the Council of Trent and Saint Pius X catechisms, plus guides for RCIA and catechists.
The complete official Catechism of the Catholic Church, covering the Creed, the Sacraments, the moral life and Christian prayer in numbered paragraphs. The reference text for anyone who wants the full statement of Catholic teaching.
The catechism issued by Pope Pius X in 1908, in Msgr. John Hagan's English translation, with clear questions and answers on the Creed, prayer, the Commandments, the Sacraments and the virtues. Valued for its simple and precise wording.
The Roman Catechism issued after the Council of Trent to help parish priests teach the faith, organized around the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments and the Lord's Prayer. A classic of Catholic doctrine that shaped preaching for four centuries.
Henry Tuberville's Abridgment of Christian Doctrine, the catechism used by English-speaking Catholics for two centuries. It explains Catholic belief with Scripture proofs and adds notes on the Mass, feast days and Church ceremonies.
A 20-lesson course for catechumens and adults preparing to enter the Catholic Church, from faith and revelation to the sacraments, the commandments and the last things. Each lesson points to the matching paragraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
An A to Z glossary of the terms used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, each with a short definition and the paragraph numbers where it is explained. Handy as a companion while reading the full Catechism.
A short guide for parish and school catechists on the six tasks of catechesis: knowledge of the faith, liturgy, morality, prayer, community life and mission. Useful for planning lessons that cover the whole of Catholic life.
For almost a century, American Catholics learned their faith from the Baltimore Catechism. Here are all three levels, plus Father Kinkead's explanation for teachers.
The first level of the Baltimore Catechism, written for First Communion classes, with short lessons on God, sin, the sacraments and prayer. Includes the basic prayers every child learns.
The Baltimore Catechism for Confirmation classes, the edition most American Catholics learned from. Its 37 lessons cover the Creed, the sacraments, the Commandments and prayer, with prayers and hymns at the end.
The advanced Baltimore Catechism for post-Confirmation classes, supplemented by Father Thomas Kinkead with fuller answers, Bible history and explanations of Church practice. Ideal for teens and adults who want more depth.
Father Kinkead's commentary for Sunday school teachers, known as Baltimore Catechism No. 4. Each question is followed by a full explanation with stories and examples, ready to use in class.
Martin Luther wrote his Small Catechism for families and his Large Catechism for pastors. Both are here, along with a classic confirmation handbook and the catechism of the Church of Finland.
Martin Luther's Small Catechism, written in 1529 for families, with the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, Confession and the Lord's Supper explained in short What does this mean? answers. Henry Eyster Jacobs translation.
Luther's Large Catechism, written for pastors and heads of households, explains the Commandments, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and the sacraments in depth. A foundational text of Lutheran teaching in the Henry Eyster Jacobs translation.
Joseph Stump's classic handbook for confirmation classes, which walks through every part of the Small Catechism with outlines, Bible passages and review questions. Used in Lutheran churches for generations.
The official catechism of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, approved in 1999, written in plain prose for confirmation students and adults. It explains the Creed, the Commandments, prayer and the sacraments from a modern Lutheran perspective, followed by the text of Luther's Small Catechism.
The Heidelberg and Westminster catechisms shaped Reformed and Presbyterian churches for centuries. Anglican and Baptist catechisms round out the section, including one written for young children.
The 1563 Heidelberg Catechism in a clear modern translation, divided into 52 Lord's Days so it can be studied one week at a time. Its first question, on our only comfort in life and in death, is among the best known in Reformed teaching.
The 107 questions and answers of the Westminster Shorter Catechism of 1647, with the Scripture proofs for each answer. The standard teaching tool of Presbyterian churches, starting with the famous question on the chief end of man.
The Westminster Larger Catechism of 1648 with full Scripture proofs, written for those who had mastered the Shorter Catechism. Its 196 questions give a detailed account of Reformed teaching, including a long section on the Ten Commandments.
A modern Presbyterian catechism in 52 sections, written for young people preparing for communion and for adult study groups. It covers God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church and Christian living in short, readable answers.
A collection of historic Baptist catechisms from the 17th to the 19th century, including Keach's Catechism, Spurgeon's catechism and James P. Boyce's catechism of Bible teaching. Useful to compare how Baptists taught doctrine to children and adults.
The catechism of the Book of Common Prayer, known as An Outline of the Faith, in a clean question and answer format. It summarizes Anglican and Episcopal teaching on God, the Church, the sacraments and Christian hope.
The catechism used by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, a compact set of questions and answers on human nature, God, the Church, the sacraments and prayer. A quick way to see how Anglican teaching is summarized outside England.
A question and answer study on creation, science and faith prepared by the Episcopal Church's Committee on Science, Technology and Faith. It covers cosmology, evolution and care for the earth for congregational study groups.
A simple catechism for young children based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, adapted for Baptist churches, with short questions such as Who made you? and easy answers to memorize. A good first catechism for families.
An issue of Baylor University's Christian Reflection series devoted to catechism, with essays on why churches teach by question and answer and how catechesis can be renewed today. Includes art, worship material and book reviews.
The Longer Catechism of St. Philaret is still the standard reference for Orthodox teaching. It's joined by modern and historic summaries of the Orthodox faith.
The Longer Catechism of St. Philaret of Moscow, the standard summary of Orthodox teaching since 1839. It covers Holy Tradition and Scripture, every article of the Nicene Creed, prayer and the Beatitudes, and the Ten Commandments in 611 questions.
A modern illustrated catechism from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada that explains Orthodox belief, worship, the sacraments and the Christian life in plain language. A friendly starting point for newcomers and families.
A short Orthodox catechism adapted from Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev's The Mystery of Faith, covering God, the Trinity, creation, Christ, the Church, the sacraments and prayer. Clear and theologically rich for adult readers.
Peter Mogila's 17th century Orthodox Confession, approved by the Eastern patriarchs, set out as questions and answers on faith, hope and love. This 1898 English edition is a key historical source on Orthodox doctrine.
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