Catechism of the Catholic Church

by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, USCCB

Includes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis!

Here are the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.

This second edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature an analytical index translated from the Latin text and a glossary of terms

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Theology, Faith, Catholic, Reference, Christianity

924 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2019

Reviews

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read through in 2023 following the Catechism in a Year podcast with Father Mike Schmitz.

[Therese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend reading this with the Catechism in a year (or more 😂) podcast!

[Dani Fregoso · Rating 5 out of 5]

my heart has been transformed! excited to continue seeing the fruit of having read (listened LOL) the Catechism of our faith.

[Sam Montang · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great way to understand the depths of the Catholic Church! And do it with Catechism in a year with Fr Mike Schmitz!

[Jessica reads stories]

This basically the meaning of our faith

[Ben Kercheval · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought the Catechism a little over two years ago, interested as I was in learning more about Catholicism, but put it aside until about a year ago, when I began OCIA, the Catholic Church's catechetical/initiation process for adults. I am happy to say that I will be entering the Church this Easter, and reading through this volume with the help of a mentor has been a key part of my decision to do so. The Catechism is written with both theological subtlety and a spare, poetic elegance, which is quite a feat for a document that I can only imagine was, in large part, drafted by committee. It deals succinctly, as far as I can tell, with the major points of Catholic doctrine, studded liberally with references to Scripture, Church Fathers, saints, and past magisterial documents, effectively conveying a sense of the unity and coherence of the faith (although I do wish it dealt more explicitly and at length with the Church's doctrine of predestination, which it mentions only in passing - but I suppose there are other books for that). Learning more about the historical context of its drafting, especially the demoralizing doctrinal and pastoral controversies following Vatican II, I’ve come to appreciate what a gift the Catechism is to the Church: a universal statement of the Catholic faith manages (by the lights of this noob) to incorporate the developments of the council in a way that shows their continuity with the fundamental revelation we have in Christ.

[Ted Hinkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The "Catechism in a Year" Podcast reading was an extremely informative study of our Catholic faith. Last year, 2022, I completed "Bible in a Year" Podcast following along with Father Mike Schmitz. Both were inspirational, informative spiritual journeys with Father Mike. He dissected the teachings of the four pillars of our faith tying them together with daily insight, inspiration and pray. There aren't enough stars available to rate Father Mike's teaching, energy and positive spiritual approach to understanding our faith. Thank you, Father Mike...."I'm praying for you"

[Kelsey Gietl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for all Catholic adults to learn more about the faith, why we believe what we do, and how our beliefs tie back to scripture and tradition. I highly recommend listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz's Catechism in a Year podcast as it dives deeper into explanations of each section and makes the material easier to digest. I also recommend reading the Bible before reading the Catechism (there's a podcast for that, too) as you'll then be familiar with the scriptural ties discussed in the Catechism.

[Stephanie J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this last year but forgot to update! 😅
Not a book to read in one sitting for sure. I read this along with Fr. Mike Schmitz’s ‘Catechism in a Year podcast’. Highly recommend!
If you have one, I highly recommend reading the CCC at least once in your life because it ties up EVERYTHING we believe in and opens our eyes to the reality of the Mass and answers the what’s and why’s of the Catholic faith.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a cradle Catholic, I am only now reading the Catechism after nearly fifty years of practice. The work is a masterpiece of the faith. Truly a life altering experience. I am eternally grateful to the Church for making it available to all to read. It is a testament to Joseph Ratzinger’s genius, before becoming Pope Benedict. What a wonderful legacy he and Pope John Paul II have left for the world.

[Peyton Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easier to read than I expected, I enjoyed the summaries at the end of each chapter.

[Selica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as part of The Catechism in a Year with Father Mike.

[Roseyreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took several years to read the Catechism and only read small portions of it at a time. Can't remember
when I started reading it but it must have been a long time ago. Excellent explanation of all Catholic doctrines. Not an easy read but I would rather read the Catechism itself than a book explaining it as it was well worth the time spent studying it. I do remember how beautiful I thought Part One: The Profession of Faith was and I loved reading it.

[Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starts with the story of our fathers in faith, Abraham our father in faith and finally Mary our perfect model of faith. Ends in that relationship of intimacy with God, prayer. The Prayer Jesus gave us The Our Father, and the importance of intimacy with God, calling him “Abba”

[Julia Wood]

BX 1959.3 E5 C363 1994

[Miki Shiverick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catholics who do not read this catechism repeatedly, and study the documents in the footnotes, do not know the Faith. I love this book.