Hey there,
We often hear that to grow in our faith, we should pray every day, go to church every Sunday, and read the Holy Scriptures.
But what we don’t hear is that we should read the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The Catechism, or CCC as it’s referred to, is the compilation of the beliefs of our Catholic faith. It’s what Priests and Deacons reference for their homilies. And it’s what catechists use for their instruction.
Last Christmas, my husband gave me a printed copy of the CCC. It’s been a great reference for Genuflect. It’s mind boggling how much information is covered, cross referenced, and defined in one book!
And it can also be a great resource for you too. So you can continue to learn more about Catholicism and grow closer to God.
This week’s issue of Genuflect goes to school on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. What it is, how it evolved, how it’s used, where to find it, and an exciting announcement from Father Mike Schmitz about his next big podcast.
Spoiler alert … it’s about the CCC!
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Origins of The Catechism
So what exactly is the Catechism of the Catholic Church? This article from US Catholic provides a brief overview of the evolution of what we now know as the CCC … and how it’s intended to be used.
What is The Catechism of The Catholic Church? | US Catholic
Catechism Guide
The Catechism of the Catholic Church does not create Catholic Doctrine. Rather, it compiles our Catholic beliefs based on “the Sacred Scriptures, the Fathers of the Church, the liturgy, and the Church’s Magisterium.” Philip Kosloski explains.
A Brief Guide to The Catechism of The Catholic Church, For Non-Catholics | Aleteia
Catechism FAQs
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has compiled a series of 48 frequently asked questions about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you’ve got a question about the CCC you’ll likely find the answer here!
FAQ About The Catechism | USCCB
The Catechism Online
There are books published containing the Catechism of the Catholic Church. But you’ll also find it online. Here’s the complete CCC available on the Vatican’s website.
Catechism of the Catholic Church | Vatican
The Catechism’s Precepts
The CCC includes 5 precepts that are the minimum requirements for every Catholic. You’ll find each one explained in this article from ChurchPOP.
“The Very Necessary Minimum”: The Forgotten “Precepts of The Church” | ChurchPOP
Catechism in a Year Podcast
Father Mike Schmitz, of Bible in a Year Podcast fame, is launching a new podcast on January 1 called The Catechism in a Year Podcast. Here’s an overview video of what he has planned. I can’t wait!
Fr. Mike Schmitz to Launch New Podcast on Catholic Catechism | Aleteia
Death Penalty Teaching Changed
The Catechism doesn’t change very often. But in 2018 Pope Francis made a change to the Catechism regarding the death penalty. Here’s why he made the change and how the teaching was changed from John Paul II’s version.
Pope Francis Changes John Paul II’s Death Penalty Additions to Catechism | Catholic News Agency
Reasons to Become a Catechist
If you’ve ever considered becoming a catechist, but weren’t sure you should, check out this from Joe Paprocki. He shares the top 10 reasons to become a catechist.
Top Reasons to Become a Catechist | Catechist’s Journey
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