The Douay Catechism of 1649

The complete official Catechism of the Catholic Church, covering the Creed, the Sacraments, the moral life and Christian prayer in numbered paragraphs. The reference text for anyone who wants the full statement of Catholic teaching.

Catholic Church

The catechism issued by Pope Pius X in 1908, in Msgr. John Hagan's English translation, with clear questions and answers on the Creed, prayer, the Commandments, the Sacraments and the virtues. Valued for its simple and precise wording.

Pope Saint Pius X

The Roman Catechism issued after the Council of Trent to help parish priests teach the faith, organized around the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments and the Lord's Prayer. A classic of Catholic doctrine that shaped preaching for four centuries.

Council of Trent

A 20-lesson course for catechumens and adults preparing to enter the Catholic Church, from faith and revelation to the sacraments, the commandments and the last things. Each lesson points to the matching paragraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

St. Joan of Arc Parish

An A to Z glossary of the terms used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, each with a short definition and the paragraph numbers where it is explained. Handy as a companion while reading the full Catechism.

William J. Levada