Original Author: The Holy See
Date Written: 1992
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Description
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the authoritative summary of Catholic doctrine, first promulgated in 1992 and revised in 1997. It presents the Church’s teachings in a unified, systematic form, drawing on Scripture, tradition, liturgy, and centuries of theological reflection.
The text is structured into four major parts:
The Profession of Faith — exploring revelation, the creeds, and the nature of belief
The Celebration of the Christian Mystery — detailing the sacraments and liturgical life
Life in Christ — examining moral teaching, virtue, conscience, and the commandments
Christian Prayer — tracing the tradition, forms, and practice of prayer, culminating in the Lord’s Prayer
Across these sections, the Catechism aims to present the faith “for easier reading” and for the formation of believers at all levels, from catechumens to theologians . It is both a reference work and a spiritual guide, articulating the Church’s understanding of God, humanity, morality, and worship.
Where to Find This Work
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Credit:
Authoritative Source: Holy See
Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Digital Format: IntraText / Vatican Archive
Summary: This is the official online version of the Catechism, hosted by the Vatican. It includes:
the full text of the 1993 Latin edition and its English translation
hyperlinked navigation through all four parts
concordances, word lists, and glossary tools provided through the IntraText system
structured sections for doctrine, sacraments, moral teaching, and prayer
The Vatican edition is the most authoritative digital source and reflects the Church’s approved text.
Publication Date:
1993 (Latin typical edition)
1997 (revised edition)
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