Catechism of the Council of Trent

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Catechism of the Council of Trent for Parish Priests, Issued by order of Pope Pius V,  Twelfth Printing 1952

“The Roman Catechism is, therefore, a handbook of dogmatic and moral theology, a confessor’s guide, a book of exposition for the preacher, and choice directory of the spiritual life for pastor and flock, alike.”  from the Introduction, p. xxxvii, John A McHugh, O.P., Charles J. Callan, O.P.

Part 1 The Creed

Part 2 The Sacraments

Part 3 The Decalogue

Part 4 The Lord’s Prayer

The Church at the Council of Trent, assembled in 1545, developed a uniform and comprehensive manual to provide parish priests with an official book with which to instruct the faithful.  This single-volume book contains the Church’s doctrine written with warmth of devotion and piety.

664 page book, soft cover

Imprimatur 1923.