Baltimore Catechism and Mass No. 3: The Text of the Official Revised Edition 1949 with Summarizations of Doctrine and Study Helps [Paperback]

Francis J. Connell (Author), David Sharrock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995

This comprehensive Catechism contains the constant, authentic doctrine and moral teaching of the Catholic Faith. It is not only excellent for adults and children, but is also perfect for religious programs and anyone desiring information about the Church.

More than 500 clear and concise questions and answers are included. Fr. Connell's catechism is superior to any other catechism, including any other Baltimore catechism, because developed explanations and Sacred Scripture are used extensively to amplify the answers and each chapter concludes with study helps, exercises, and a summary essay for teachers and students.

Twenty-two extraordinary engravings help to make this edition among the finest Catholic catechisms ever printed.

This is a reprint by The Seraphim Company of Fr. Connell's 1949 Baltimore Catechism No. 3, originally published by Benziger Brothers. This reprint is identical to the original except for the addition of an excellent section of essential Catholic prayers at the beginning, and the twenty-two beautiful engravings with explanations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Seraphim Company Inc. (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965602400
• ISBN-13: 978-0965602402
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #728,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catechism for Catholic Adults, June 1, 1999

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This review is from: Baltimore Catechism and Mass No. 3: The Text of the Official Revised Edition 1949 with Summarizations of Doctrine and Study Helps (Paperback)

A previous "reviewer" obviously has never seen this book since it is not intended for use with children. It is clearly aimed at young adults who already have an understanding of the basic truths of the Catholic faith. These catechisms are styled after Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, which is universally recognized as one of the greatest philosphical and theological works ever! For those wanting an introduction to the Catholic religion, I would suggest the first book in this series, which is geared to children and catechumens.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for any Catholic, May 27, 1999

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This review is from: Baltimore Catechism and Mass No. 3: The Text of the Official Revised Edition 1949 with Summarizations of Doctrine and Study Helps (Paperback)

I am a religion teacher and must say that this book is perfect for anyone who is studying or teaching the Catholic faith. It covers every possible topic and even has tests at the end of each lesson. It is a good resource for comparing the old policices of the Church to the new ones.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise and Easily Understood, October 29, 2002

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This review is from: Baltimore Catechism and Mass No. 3: The Text of the Official Revised Edition 1949 with Summarizations of Doctrine and Study Helps (Paperback)

This book was recommended to me by my Spiritual Confessor as a book to be studied on a daily basis. He said that is should be well understood and memorized. What I really love about this book is that it's question and answer format along with commentary and Scriptural references makes our Catholic Traditions easily understandable. Since it is a question and answer format I can also take a couple of questions a day and memorize them. This is an ideal book for New Catholics as well as Cradle Catholics. This is a great investment for the price.