Baltimore Catechism One
TAN Classics
Rev Thomas Kinkead
ISBN 9780895551443
eISBN 9781618903532
I read this as part of Father Mark Goring’s Saint Mark’s School of Reading. I picked up the eBook to follow along, as a part time student. It was wonderful reading this with Father Mark’s weekly videos. The description of this book states:
“Since its 1885 debut, the Catechism commissioned by the Third Council of Bishops in Baltimore has instructed generations of Catholic faithful. With an easy to read question and answer format, the Catechism combines solid Catholic doctrinal teaching with meaningful exposure to Scripture and practical application. The revival of interest in the Baltimore Catechism reflects Catholics growing realization that a clear, concise presentation of the truths of the Faith is just what people young and old need to appreciate, practice and defend Church teaching. Catechists and parents will find this Catechism an invaluable teaching tool as they prepare children and catechumens to receive the Sacraments and lead authentic Catholic lives. Students will find this an uncomplicated and friendly guide to authentic Catholicism. The 33 lessons contained in Baltimore Catechism No. 1 present the basics of the Catholic Faith in a manner suitable for First Communicants through fifth graders. This is the original TAN edition of the Baltimore Catechism, with updated typesetting, fresh new cover, larger format, quality binding and the same trusted content.”
The chapters in this volume are:
LESSON FIRST
On the End of Man
LESSON SECOND
On God and His Perfections
LESSON THIRD
On the Unity and Trinity of God
LESSON FOURTH
On the Angels and Our First Parents
LESSON FIFTH
On Sin and Its Kinds
LESSON SIXTH
On the Incarnation and Redemption
LESSON SEVENTH
On Our Lord’s Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
LESSON EIGHTH
On the Holy Ghost and His Descent upon the Apostles
LESSON NINTH
On the Effects of the Redemption
LESSON TENTH
On the Church
LESSON ELEVENTH
On the Sacraments in General
LESSON TWELFTH
On Baptism
LESSON THIRTEENTH
On Confirmation
LESSON FOURTEENTH
On the Sacrament of Penance
LESSON FIFTEENTH
On Contrition
LESSON SIXTEENTH
On Confession
LESSON SEVENTEENTH
On Indulgences
LESSON EIGHTEENTH
On the Holy Eucharist
LESSON NINETEENTH
On the Ends for Which the Holy Eucharist Was Instituted
LESSON TWENTIETH
On the Sacrifice of the Mass
LESSON TWENTY-FIRST
On Extreme Unction and Holy Orders
LESSON TWENTY-SECOND
On Matrimony
LESSON TWENTY-THIRD
On the Sacramentals
LESSON TWENTY-FOURTH
On Prayer
LESSON TWENTY-FIFTH
On the Commandments of God
LESSON TWENTY-SIXTH
On the First Commandment
LESSON TWENTY-SEVENTH
The First Commandment—On the Honor and Invocation of the Saints
LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTH
From the Second to the Fourth Commandment
LESSON TWENTY-NINTH
From the Fourth to the Seventh Commandment
LESSON THIRTIETH
From the Seventh to the End of the Tenth Commandment
LESSON THIRTY-FIRST
On the First and Second Commandments of the Church
LESSON THIRTY-SECOND
On the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church
LESSON THIRTY-THIRD
On the Last Judgment and the Resurrection, Hell, Purgatory and Heaven
MORNING PRAYERS
EVENING PRAYERS
PRAYERS FOR MASS
THE RIGHT MANNER OF CONFESSING
COMMUNION PRAYERS
THE ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
HYMNS
This edition of this volume received the Imprimatur and the Nihil obstat originally in 1885, then again in 1898 then in 1932. We are informed that it was originally issued by the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore in 1885. This edition reprinted from the 1933 edition of Benziger Brothers, Inc. by arrangement with Benziger, Bruce and Glencoe, Inc. This edition also contains Prayers and Hymns at the back. And the eBook edition contains a complete prayer book called: Catholic Prayers: Compiled from Traditional Sources edited by Thomas A. Nelson.
Father Mark Going is taking us through this volume over several videos. At the same time, he is working one on one with a gentleman at his parish, and we are often informed about their sessions. This is a volume Father Mark uses to teach people before they are received into the church. We worked through the book over 6 sessions cover four to seven lessons in the volume. It was an excellent pace to work through the book. And even though the book is over 140 years old it is a wonderful resource for personal study or to be used to teach the faith.
There appears to be over 100 editions of this book listed on GoodReads alone. It is one of four volumes that make up a set. This volume and the three companion volumes from TAN are wonderful edition. A new Type Setting. Clean clear crisp layout. And very reasonably priced.
This is a wonderful little resource. Great for personal or group study. I can easily recommend it to all Catholics. It was another great selection for the Father Mark Goring for his Saint Mark’s School of Reading It was great to work through this book and follow along with the weekly videos. I can easily recommend this book. It is an excellent read!
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2024 Catholic Reading Plan2024 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books from the Council of Baltimore:
Baltimore Catechism Two
Baltimore Catechism Three
Baltimore Catechism Four
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