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Mary1973
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I would like to purchase a Baltimore Catechism. I made my confirmation in 1964; what should I get?
Thank you and a Blessed Advent to all.
Thank you and a Blessed Advent to all.
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SenorBells
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An updated catechism. You might consider:
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults or the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Both are superior to the BC…
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wifeandmomoftwo
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I would get this one…
Can be bought here…
amazon.com/Catholic-Faith-LaRavoire-S-T-D-Morrow/dp/0963903268
I actually bought this one for my kids (teenager and preschooler).
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DustinsDad
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Look no further than here:
**Baltimore Catechism and Mass No. 3: The Text of the Official Revised Edition 1949 with Summarizations of Doctrine and Study Helps - Fr. Connell’s Confraternity Edition **
My personal favorite.
Peace in Christ,
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markadm
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Not that I necessarily hold this view (as the only Catechism I know is the modern CCC), but there are many people who would debate that. Like I say, I’m not sure if it’s actually and objectively true, but there does seem to be a desire to eschew anything that, for example, quotes from Gaudium et Spes!
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Markstorm
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Which is one of many reasons why Spe Salvi is such a magnificent work!Not that I necessarily hold this view (as the only Catechism I know is the modern CCC), but there are many people who would debate that. Like I say, I’m not sure if it’s actually and objectively true, but there does seem to be a desire to eschew anything that, for example, quotes from Gaudium et Spes!
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Caesar
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The Baltimore Catechism is probably the best english language catechism to date. It lays out the Catholic faith in a blunt and straightforward manner. Also, the Baltimore Catechism is a three-volume series, which each volume geared towards a specific age group, hence it is perfect for childrens catechism classes.
There seems to be some stigma against using the Baltimore Catechism in some circles, since it is well over a century old (I cannot recall the exact date of release), but if the Church was wrong then it is surely wrong now.
In addition, I would suggest the Catechism of St. Pius X and the Roman Catechism of the Council of Trent.
There seems to be some stigma against using the Baltimore Catechism in some circles, since it is well over a century old (I cannot recall the exact date of release), but if the Church was wrong then it is surely wrong now.
In addition, I would suggest the Catechism of St. Pius X and the Roman Catechism of the Council of Trent.
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markadm
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Which is one of many reasons why Spe Salvi is such a magnificent work!
I wondered if anyone would get the Rorate Cæli/Socci reference…
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Markstorm
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Indeed. Great article, by the way.
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SemiTrad
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I started using Baltimore Catechism #3 with my teens and preteens, but now we prefer My Catholic Faith (reprint of 1954 edition). Both are excellent and cover the same material in like manner (Q/A format). My Catholic Faith is easier to use because each topic is nicely laid out on two facing pages. Kids seem to prefer the larger format of this hardcover book to the smaller paperback books.
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Mary1973
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Thanks for all of the great answers. I just want to get this to for sentimental reasons.
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KathleenElsie
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We have a few CCC books. The ones that the kids tend to use are the question and answer format ones. The Baltimore is good for this and was used for many years in the Catholic schools.
The new compendium is also a simpler form.
The new compendium is also a simpler form.
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DustinsDad
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Ah yes, no holds barred catholicism, unapologetic apologetics - or as some of us call it - “meat and potatoes”.
I’d love to get a copy of the Roman Catechism - one of these days.
CatholicCajun
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TAN still has the Baltomore Catechism and so does Catholic Book Publishing. We sell both versions in our stores.
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Conservative
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There used to be a publishing company called “TAN” books - all great religious publications. Check that one out online. If they’re still in existence, I’m pretty sure you’d get a new printing of the old reliable. Also, I see you’re in New Jersey. There’s a group called “Keep the Faith”. They sell by mail and advertise on the radio. Betcha’ dollars to donuts they could supply it.
Keeping my dusty old Baltimore Catechism
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Keeping my dusty old Baltimore Catechism
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