Catechism
Catechesis for Dummies
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Since its publication in 2006, and even more so in recent months as I’ve grown increasingly accustomed to using it, I’ve thought the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a godsend to all who are involved in teaching (and learning) the Catholic faith. Of course, being a document of the Holy See [...]
Nature and Purpose of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008The following is taken from paragraph 121 of the General Directory for Catechesis (1997): The Prologue to the Catechism of the Catholic Church states its purpose: “This catechism aims at presenting an organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine, as regards both faith and morals, in the light of the Second [...]