Catholic Catechism Book?

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Hiya!
I’ve been looking on Amazon for a Catholic Catechism Book. I notice that there are a few to choose from. Would anyone recommend to me which one I should buy?
Be very grateful and thank you in advance. God Bless :confused:
 
acacia12 said:
Hiya!
I’ve been looking on Amazon for a Catholic Catechism Book. I notice that there are a few to choose from. Would anyone recommend to me which one I should buy?
Be very grateful and thank you in advance. God Bless :confused:
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd edition (Promulgated by Pope John Paul II)

This is the official catechism of the Catholic Church.
 
acacia12 said:
Hiya!
I’ve been looking on Amazon for a Catholic Catechism Book. I notice that there are a few to choose from. Would anyone recommend to me which one I should buy?
Be very grateful and thank you in advance. God Bless :confused:
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“Teaching of Christ: A Catholic Catechism for Adults” is very good.
 
It depends. Are you a child or young adult? Do you want a straightforward Catechism that uses layman’s terms and clear language? Are you comfortable with the language of moral theology, and wish the most detailed Catechism aimed at bishops?
  1. YouCat
  2. Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  3. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Targeted to different audiences, the first two are based on the third one. The third is a “master plan” a blueprint designed to aid bishops in writing “local” catechisms. Another example of a local catechism is the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s Catechism, currently only available in Ukrainian language.

I suggest that if you are unsure, you go to a library, and have a read through several of these Catechisms until you find one you like. I am comfortable with the third option, although sometimes the language used is more technical than you imagine and it truthfully goes over my head. Some interpretation is necessary for proper understanding. A degree in moral theology wouldn’t hurt. But the first and second should be extremely clear to the laity and just as useful.
 
Elizium23 said:
It depends. Are you a child or young adult? Do you want a straightforward Catechism that uses layman’s terms and clear language? Are you comfortable with the language of moral theology, and wish the most detailed Catechism aimed at bishops?
  1. YouCat
  2. Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  3. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Targeted to different audiences, the first two are based on the third one. The third is a “master plan” a blueprint designed to aid bishops in writing “local” catechisms. Another example of a local catechism is the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s Catechism, currently only available in Ukrainian language.

I suggest that if you are unsure, you go to a library, and have a read through several of these Catechisms until you find one you like. I am comfortable with the third option, although sometimes the language used is more technical than you imagine and it truthfully goes over my head. Some interpretation is necessary for proper understanding. A degree in moral theology wouldn’t hurt. But the first and second should be extremely clear to the laity and just as useful.
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Thank you to everyone who has answered. I was looking for something like the one in your 3rd link. Also the compendium seems a good idea for handbag size. I want and need to learn so much. Brilliant. God Bless everyone :)👍
 
Since you want the CCC, I recommend the big one with the green cover - because it has an index!
 
acacia12 said:
Thank you. Although I took it for granted that they all would have an index in. :confused:🤷
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I’m not sure about the various versions in the UK, but in the U.S., there are several pocket size editions of the Catechism that do not contain many of the indices or the glossary. The only pocket size one that does contain all of that is published by St. Paul Media in Australia. It looks like the version that Elizium23 linked to is the one that does come with the glossary and all the extras.
 
And for those with eBook readers you can get the CCC as well!
 
SilverCamellia said:
I too live in the UK and I own this Catechism: amazon.co.uk/Catechism-Catholic-Church-Sunday-Visitor/dp/0879739762/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1348962796&sr=8-4

It’s a very thick book and I must admit that, except to check a few things, I haven’t used it.

I am considering buying this Compendium as it narrows things down to essentials and is, I believe, in a question-and-answer format that I might actually read :o
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I eventually ordered this one and amazon.co.uk/Compendium-Catechism-Catholic-Church/dp/1860823769/ref=pd_sim_b_1 and amazon.co.uk/Catholic-Prayers-Thomas-Nelson-Publishers/dp/0895555956/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1348985767&sr=1-5
I’ve had a quick flick through the Catechism…so much to read and learn.
Thank you all for your answers ;)👍amazon.co.uk/Catechism-Catholic-Church-catholic-church/dp/0860123278/ref=pd_sim_b_1
 
If you want something you’ll actually read, in Q&A format, with plenty of things to look up if you want, I really do recommend Youcat.

People seem to have the idea that it’s a “children’s” catechism, but it was launched at World Youth Day 2011 which is aimed at 16-35 year olds. It isn’t like the bookseller’s category “young adult” which really means “slightly older children”: “youth” as a noun in the Catholic Church seems to mean 16-35.

I certainly wouldn’t use it with under 14s, generally speaking. It is aimed at young adults (as in adults who are relatively young) who want a straightforward, non-patronising guide to the belief in Q&A format, that relates to the choices they are likely to face. That it doesn’t require an advanced reading level doesn’t make it aimed at children. It defines Catholic jargon as it goes, because many people are never taught this stuff. It also has quotes from saints and references to historic artifacts, so there’s lots to look up if you want, and every answer tells you where to find the details in the full Catechism.
 
TypesAndShadows said:
If you want something you’ll actually read, in Q&A format, with plenty of things to look up if you want, I really do recommend Youcat.

People seem to have the idea that it’s a “children’s” catechism, but it was launched at World Youth Day 2011 which is aimed at 16-35 year olds. It isn’t like the bookseller’s category “young adult” which really means “slightly older children”: “youth” as a noun in the Catholic Church seems to mean 16-35.

I certainly wouldn’t use it with under 14s, generally speaking. It is aimed at young adults (as in adults who are relatively young) who want a straightforward, non-patronising guide to the belief in Q&A format, that relates to the choices they are likely to face. That it doesn’t require an advanced reading level doesn’t make it aimed at children. It defines Catholic jargon as it goes, because many people are never taught this stuff. It also has quotes from saints and references to historic artifacts, so there’s lots to look up if you want, and every answer tells you where to find the details in the full Catechism.
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That is great to hear! It is very important for the Church to have a teaching document for young adults that does not patronize or talk down to them.
 
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