The Pocket Catechism is a handy, portable compendium of essential Catholic teachings. This booklet, now beautifully illustrated in full color, provides answers about the essentials of the Catholic faith to all who are seeking religious truth. Written by Redemptorist Father A. Lodders, C.Ss.R., in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format, this book will aid parents, children, and teachers in understanding and deepening their faith.

This second edition of the Catechism has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997 and the 2018 revision of no. 2267 by Pope Francis. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature an analytical index translated from the Latin text and a glossary of terms. This volume contains the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.

The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), the Catechism offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.