Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 1) (St. Joseph Catecisms) [Paperback]

Bennet Kelley (Author)

Book Description

Series: St. Joseph Catecisms | Publication Date: March 1995

Gives the revised text of the Official Baltimore Catechism in a new and modern format and design, and explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features. PICTURES have been used profusely to aid in understanding each lesson. SACRED SCRIPTURE has been used extensively to give life to the formulas in which doctrine is expressed. This Catechism combines modern outlook and language with a solid time-tested exposition of the teaching of the Church.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Company; Revised edition (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899422411
• ISBN-13: 978-0899422411
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Theology > Catechisms

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CCD teacher, October 25, 2005

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N. Bevins "CCD teacher" (Almost Heaven) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 1) (St. Joseph Catecisms) (Paperback)

I've taught CCD off and on for many years. Recently, I had to fill in for the high school CCD teacher at our parish, as she was out of town for a while. The curriculum I was given to teach was so incredibly boring, shallow, and hard to teach, I was at a total loss. I would sit for hours trying to find a way to make it interesting, relevant, and "non-condescending." I found myself instead "touching" on the prescribed curriculum, but pulling the "meat" of our lesson from the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism, books 1 and 2.

What? High school students taking lessons from what was essentially an early elementary school book? YES. And I was amazed at how few of the Catechism questions they were able to answer.

But I saw these kids go from falling asleep at their tables (with the newer curriculum) to opening their eyes and actually taking an interest in their faith when I pulled out the old Catechism! What better way to teach compassion and love than from the lesson on the 7 corporal works of mercy! What better way to cement their belonging to our Church, than studying the 4 marks of the Church and our rich Catholic history! And what better way to understand right from wrong than from a lesson on mortal and venial sins.

As I taught them FROM the books (discussions, memorization, stories relating to each lesson, games) the old fashioned pictures and anecdotes were not a problem, though I don't think any of the kids in our class would be turned off by them. These books teach the backbone of our faith, and I think any Catholic child/teen/adult could only benefit from the simple, down to earth instruction within it's pages. HIGHLY recommended.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is ideal for passing on the Catholic faith., May 25, 1999

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This review is from: Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 1) (St. Joseph Catecisms) (Paperback)

After First Communion, parents need a text book for helping them to teach their children about the faith at a steadily increasing level. The St Joseph Catechism No. 1 does this for children in grades 3-5, or even higher. It takes the truths of the faith in step by step order, and presents them in clear language, with pictures accompanying the teaching. My children found it easy to learn and remember the teachings of the faith by having not only the text but also the pictures.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Brought Me Back to the Church, April 3, 2009

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Deus Caritas Est - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 1) (St. Joseph Catecisms) (Paperback)

After graduating college, moving away from home, and living on my own I knew I better figure out what I believed and why I believed it. While away from home I was face to face with a culture that couldn't give a fat rats behind what happened to me, and I always remembered that the Catholics I grew up with did. So I figured this was my last refuge in the world and I'd better get right with God if he's going to be my closest ally.

Although I had a copy of the New Catechism, it wasn't enough. The New Catechism broad brushed over a lot questions I had without answering them to the clarity needed. They weren't wrong answers, just vague. I picked the Baltimore Catechism up at a book store and in the first pages a veil was lifted from my eyes. There was no stopping from there. After shedding the cobwebs of 20 years of modern Catholic parochial confusion, I was ready to take life on with a clear mind - and conscience. This book literally changed my life. No kidding.