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

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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.

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.

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.

Very helpful for devout Catholics, returning fallen-away Catholics, and for anyone interested in understanding the Catholic religious tradition. I especially like the biblical references that show the scriptural source of the sacrements and religious practices. This book will answer any questions you have about the Catholic tradition. The only reservation I have is that there are no answers given to the questions at the end of each lesson. Other than that, it's a great resource.

I have seen all the catechisms out there, and this is the very best! It is the most complete and the most educational and also has beautiful artwork (with explanations) and a comprehensive prayer section added to the original edition. It is great for adults and young adults, including high school students.

We older Catholics have labored through countless liturgical and attitudinal changes in our churches' dogma since Vatican II. Recently, my daughter asked me if there were anything she could read that spelled out the basic tenets of the Catholic faith.

Being less than connected to the faith myself anymore, I remembered the Catechism I was forced to learn as a youth, along with the simplicity and surety it inspired. I ordered it and I am glad I did. Classical in its simplicity and earnestness, it is a return to the roots of the basic belief system that no one ever seems to discuss anymore.

The Baltimore Catechism No. 3 with Mass, Father Connell's Confraternity Edition, is one of the best catechisms you'll ever find. Clear and concise, this book can be trusted to contain the fullness of the truth, the Catholic Faith, without adulteration. These aren't just dry questions and answers; rather, each answer is detailed, expounded upon, and exercises are provided at the end of each Chapter/Lesson. A must-have for every Catholic library!

This is a concise and easy to understand book on the catholic faith. Read it and know it better.

This brings back memories. I wanted something that was easy to understand and that got to the point. This is the same that was used when I was in Catholic school. I am so glad I bought this.

This book was used as a bludgeon for many years by sadistic nuns who scared many impressionable children and made them mental. The absurdity of this book paradoxically drove many Catholic children into Apostasy!