The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
In response to questions after the Protestant Reformation and to teach eternal truths of the faith to a new generation, the Catholic Church created an updated universal catechism and will create local catechisms based off of it, with practical directions for its use.
The third part of the Catechism focuses on the final end of man, which is beatitude, and the ways to achieve it through right conduct and charity, with the help of God's law and grace and the Ten Commandments. This part also covers the Sacraments of Faith, the Commandments, and the Prayer of the Believer, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of Catholic doctrine and tradition.
The Catholic Church recognizes the importance of understanding that there are different types of souls and that the same message needs to be communicated in different ways to effectively reach people from different cultures and situations in life. This is why they have provided a universal catechism to help people understand how to communicate the faith to different age groups and cultures.