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"The project of a catechism restoration on behalf of Tradivox will surely be of great benefit not only to many confused and disoriented Catholic faithful but also to all people who are sincerely seeking the ultimate and authentic truth about God and man, which one can find only in the Catholic and apostolic Faith, the only religion and Faith willed by God and to which God calls all men." +Bishop Athanasius Schneider, O.R.C.
Throughout the history of the Church, many catechisms were issued to make the teachings of the Faith accessible to the people of a particular region at a particular time. These invaluable works live on, continuing to share the timeless truths of Catholicism in a relatable manner with the faithful of today.
This precious compendium features: Fr. Peter Geiermann's The Convert's Catechism of Catholic Doctrine (1910), an immensely popular catechism for instructing adults and converts and clarifying basic tenets of the Faith; Catechism for First Communicants (1911), a wonderful question-and-answer tool that prepared children of the early twentieth century to understand Church teachings that many Catholics of today have forgotten; and Canon Henry Cafferata's The Catechism Simply Explained (1897), one of the most successful "short catechisms" for instructing the "spiritual" but not "religious" in the truths of the Church.
Readers will recall the power and simplicity of the Baltimore Catechism in this volume's format while also appreciating the myriad of other questions this work addresses. In this keepsake they will also value:
- The reliable synthesis of faith and morals
- The reasons given for hope and for how we worship
- The concise yet comprehensive teachings on the sacraments
- The reflections on the Ten Commandments and the precepts of the Church
- The continuity of Catholic doctrine across time and space
- The collection of traditional Catholic prayers
Whether you are a believer or looking to learn more about the Faith, these straightforward and power-packed works touch on key aspects of doctrine and provide a trusted guidepost on growing in the spiritual life.
Brief description: Cardinal Peter Gasparri, once a papal candidate, was perhaps the most influential theologian of his time. At the request of Pope St. Pius X, he authored the first major Code of Canon Law in Church history -- a staggering achievement in and of itself -- and then followed it with one of the greatest single-volume compendiums of Catholic doctrine ever written.This immensely popular catechism is back in print for the first time in almost a century as part of the monumental Tradivox series, in its most beautiful binding to date. In every way meriting its auspicious title of "The Catholic Catechism," this acclaimed work offers an extensive and logical explanation of the Faith, masterfully arraying the teachings of the Church in three learning levels: to prepare children for Holy Communion, to instruct older children in the catechism, and to offer formation for adults by enriching their understanding of Church teachings.This gem of a resource was designed not only to help individuals deepen their faith but also for widespread use by catechists in the universal Church. In fact, it was rapidly translated into multiple languages after its release and was widely expected to be adopted as the Vatican's "universal catechism."In this treasured volume, His Eminence explains the purpose of the catechism -- to stir up men's hearts and help them lead moral lives in harmony with divine truth. To this end, he includes detailed footnotes that provide teachers with scriptural and practical examples of truths of the Faith to share with their students, along with recommendations on how to live these teachings in daily life.As you absorb the Church's fundamental teachings in these evergreen pages, you will find: Clear and accessible definitions of core theological termsDetailed descriptions of the sacraments and their power in effecting graceReflections on the meaning of traditional prayers and related themesPractical instructions on leading a life of virtue and overcoming temptationAnswers to disputed questions touched on in the catechismExplanations of the Church's social and moral teachingsAlso included are numerous biblical and primary sources, saints' writings, extensive excerpts from important Church documents, and thorough appendices for easy referencing and further exploration.