![]() ![]() A new catechism was not created until 1994 called The Catechism of the Catholic Church. It was published in 1566 and called the Roman Catechism. The first Catholic catechism was written after the Council of Trent. An early church catechist would speak a teaching of the Church and instruct the listener to repeat it until it was learned by heart. ![]() It would have been impossible for the average person to have a copy of the Bible or Church documents. Prior to the invention of the printing press the primary method of communication was oral. The word catechism has it roots in the Greek word katechizo meaning to teach by word of mouth. The catechism helps to consolidate all of the Church’s teachings into a handy reference. In fact, the Catechism we have now is fairly recent, although it describes ancient beliefs. Although it is important, the Catechism is not considered a sacred text like the Bible. It refers to these as reference points for Catholic teachings. ![]() The Catechism includes quotations from many papal encyclicals, church council documents, and the Scriptures. It is a concise explanation of Catholic beliefs. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a teaching tool. ![]()
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