Baltimore Catechism One

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Overview

Since its 1885 debut, the Catechism commissioned by the Third Council of Bishops in Baltimore has instructed generations of Catholic faithful. With an easy-to-read question and answer format, the Catechism combines solid Catholic doctrinal teaching with meaningful exposure to Scripture and practical application. The revival of interest in the Baltimore Catechism reflects Catholics' growing realization that a clear, concise presentation of the truths of the Faith is just what people-young and old-need to appreciate, practice and defend Church teaching. Catechists and parents will find this Catechism an invaluable teaching tool as they prepare children and catechumens to receive the Sacraments and lead authentic Catholic lives. Students will find this an uncomplicated and friendly guide to the Faith.

The 33 lessons contained in Baltimore Catechism One present the basics of the Catholic Faith in a manner suitable for First Communicants through fifth graders.

Baltimore Catechism Two contains the full number of questions and answers issued by the original commission. It is recommended for those in grades 6-9 or Confirmation classes. Baltimore Catechism One is a simplified edition presenting half of the questions contained in Two. Baltimore Catechism Three includes additional questions, definitions, examples, and applications for those seeking further study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780895551443
Publisher:	TAN Books
Publication date:	01/01/1985
Series:	Tan Classics , #1
Pages:	126
Sales rank:	485,210
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

The Third Plenary Council of Baltimore was an American assembly held in the nineteenth century. Presiding were Archbishop Gibbons, the Apostolic Delegate, in addition to thirteen other archbishops, sixty-one bishops or their representatives, six abbots, and a religious general. Its sessions were held from the ninth of November to the seventh of December, 1884, and were comprised of twelve decrees. The Third Council is most noteworthy for the vigorous Catholic school building campaign which it spawned, commanding all parishes to provide Catholic education. It also produced the popular Baltimore Catechism for schoolchildren.

Table of Contents

Prayers 1

Catechism

Lesson 1 On the End of Man 7

Lesson 2 On God and His Perfections 9

Lesson 3 On the Unity and Trinity of God 11

Lesson 4 On the Angels and Our First Parents 13

Lesson 5 On Sin and Its Kinds 15

Lesson 6 On the Incarnation and Redemption 17

Lesson 7 On Our Lord's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension 19

Lesson 8 On the Holy Ghost and His Descent upon the Apostles 21

Lesson 9 On the Effects of the Redemption 23

Lesson 10 On the Church 25

Lesson 11 On the Sacraments in General 27

Lesson 12 On Baptism 29

Lesson 13 On Confirmation 31

Lesson 14 On the Sacrament of Penance 33

Lesson 15 On Contrition 35

Lesson 16 On Confession 37

Lesson 17 On Indulgences 39

Lesson 18 On the Holy Eucharist 41

Lesson 19 On the Ends for Which the Holy Eucharist Was Instituted 43

Lesson 20 On the Sacrifice of the Mass 45

Lesson 21 On Extreme Unction and Holy Orders 47

Lesson 22 On Matrimony 49

Lesson 23 On the Sacramentals 51

Lesson 24 On Prayer 53

Lesson 25 On the Commandments of God 55

Lesson 26 On the First Commandment 57

Lesson 27 The First Commandment-On the Honor and Invocation of the Saints 59

Lesson 28 From the Second to the Fourth Commandment 61

Lesson 29 From the Fourth to the Seventh Commandment 65

Lesson 30 From the Seventh to the End of the Tenth Commandment 69

Lesson 31 On the First and Second Commandments of the Church 73

Lesson 32 On the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church 75

Lesson 33 On the Last Judgment and the Resurrection, Hell, Purgatory and Heaven 77

Morning Prayers 79

Evening Prayers 81

Prayers for Mass 83

The Right Manner of Confessing 93

Communion Prayers 95

The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin 99

The Stations of the Cross 101

Hymns 103