Catechist, Catechumen kate-kist, kate-kumen (, katechzein to resound, to teach, to instruct): A catechist is a teacher who instructs his pupils in the elements of his own religion. In the Old Testament he teaches them the rudiments of Old Testament truth; in the New Testament he teaches the principles of the Christian faith. A catechumen, … Continue reading “Catechist, Catechumen”
Catechist
CATECHIST One whose charge is to instruct by questions, or to question the uninstructed concerning religion. The catechists of the ancient churches were usually ministers, and distinct of the bishops and prebyters; and had their catechumena, or auditories, apart. But they did not constitute any distinct order of the clergy, being chosen out of any … Continue reading “Catechist”
Catechism, Westminster
Catechism, Westminster The Larger and the Shorter Catechisms prepared, 1647 , by the Westminster Assembly, a synod of Calvinistic divines, London, 1645 -1652 , which vainly tried to unite the churches of Great Britain on a Calvinistic basis. Both were approved by Parliament and by the Scottish Kirk, 1648 . The Shorter, for public use, … Continue reading “Catechism, Westminster”
Catechism, Roman
Catechism, Roman Also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests, or the Catechism of Pius V. The preparation of such a work was ordered by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and brought out in the year 1566 , under Saint Pius V. The division of the subject-matter … Continue reading “Catechism, Roman”
Catechism of the Council of Trent
Catechism of the Council of Trent Also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests, or the Catechism of Pius V. The preparation of such a work was ordered by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and brought out in the year 1566 , under Saint Pius V. The … Continue reading “Catechism of the Council of Trent”
Catechism of Saint Peter Canisius
Catechism of Saint Peter Canisius Published in three forms: major (1555 ), minor (1558 ), and minimus (1556 ). The division of the subject-matter is as follows: Faith (Apostles’ Creed); Hope and Prayer (Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary); Charity and the Commandments of God and the Church; the Sacraments; Christian Justice, i.e., the shunning of evil … Continue reading “Catechism of Saint Peter Canisius”
Catechism of Pius V
Catechism of Pius V Also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests, or the Catechism of Pius V. The preparation of such a work was ordered by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and brought out in the year 1566 , under Saint Pius V. The division of … Continue reading “Catechism of Pius V”
Catechism, Maynooth’s
Catechism, Maynooth’s Drawn up in 1775 by Dr James Butler, Archbishop of Cashel , and used in various editions and with some slight changes throughout Ireland for a century. A modified edition of Butler’s Catechism was published in 1882 and became known as the “Maynooth Catechism.” A new revision was undertaken by a committee of … Continue reading “Catechism, Maynooth’s”
Catechism for Parish Priests
Catechism for Parish Priests Also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests, or the Catechism of Pius V. The preparation of such a work was ordered by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and brought out in the year 1566 , under Saint Pius V. The division of … Continue reading “Catechism for Parish Priests”
Catechism, Cardinal Bellarmine’s
Catechism, Cardinal Bellarmine’s Appeared in two forms: “Dottrina Cristiana breve da impararsi a mente” (Compendium of Christian Doctrine to be Learned by Heart), 1597; and “Dichiarazione pili copiosa della dottrina Uristiana” (A More Thorough Explanation of Christian Doctrine), 1598 . The first is for pupils, the second for teachers. In the first the teacher asks … Continue reading “Catechism, Cardinal Bellarmine’s”