Catechism and Catechesis

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. The supreme Shepherd of the whole Church refers to the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a “singular gift of Providence”. The very reason for the existence of the Church, to evangelize, to teach. “Teach them to carry out everything that I have commanded you”. The Catechism of the […]

The following is an excerpt from: By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. The Roman Catechism There is a one-volume synthesis of Catholic faith and practice that deserves to be better known. Sometimes called the Catechism of the Council of Trent, it is better known as The Roman Catechism. This is no ordinary catechism. Years in […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. By now so much has been written and spoken about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Pope John Paul’s encyclical Veritatis Splendor, you may wonder if there is anything new to say. Yes, there is. In my judgment this catechism and encyclical mark a turning point in the […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. Since the dawn of Christianity, the Passion of Christ has been the deepest inspiration of the followers of Christ. His sufferings and death have been the deepest motive that believing Christians have had to follow in His bloody footsteps. What He endured out of love for us is meant […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. The Catholic Catechist magazine is to be a monthly publication, at least ten months of the year, excluding July and August. The origin of this magazine goes back to Cardinal Jose Sanchez, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome. During meetings that Inter Mirifica (legal arm of […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. The last person we would expect to suggest as a model for catechists is the Little Flower, St. Therese of Lisieux. Her short life of twenty-four years, from 1873-1897, was spent with her family until the early teens; and then the rest of her days in a cloistered Carmelite […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. This Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is just that. It concentrates all the essentials of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in question and answer form. The text of the Compendium is taken from the original Catechisme de l’Eglise Catholique issued by Pope John Paul II […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. I have been asked to speak on the deposit of faith and the Catechism. I would like to somewhat refine the subject by speaking on The Catechism of the Catholic Church as the basis for heroically Living the Divine Faith. You notice what I have done. I have first […]

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. We address ourselves to the Threshold of Faith in the New Catechism in the light of the Holy Father’s masterful dialogue on Crossing the Threshold of Hope. If there is one underlying theme in the writings of the present Vicar of Christ it is to encourage the followers of […]

A Popular Guide Based on The Catechism of the Catholic Church By John A. Hardon, S.J. Copyright © 1995, Servant Publications Contents Acknowledgments Foreword General Introduction: Understanding The Catechism of the Catholic Church Understanding the Faith Taught by The Catechism Understanding Why The Catechism is so Important Understanding How to Use The Catechism Preparatory Note […]

A Popular Guide Based on The Catechism of the Catholic Church By John A. Hardon, S.J. Introduction SECTION I:  THE SACRAMENTAL ECONOMY Chapter One:  The Paschal Mystery in the Time of the Church    Article 1: The Liturgy—Work of the Holy Trinity    Article 2: The Paschal Mystery in the Sacraments of the Church Chapter Two:  Sacramental Celebration of the […]

A Popular Guide Based on The Catechism of the Catholic Church By John A. Hardon, S.J. Introduction SECTION I:  THE VOCATION OF MAN: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Chapter One:  The Dignity of the Human Person    Article 1: Man, the Image of God    Article 2: Our Vocation to Happiness    Article 3: Human Freedom    Article 4: The Morality of […]