WHAT IS THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

assages of The Catechism of the Catholic Church to Consider:

“essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine” (CCC, 11)

“I today order by virtue of my Apostolic Authority, is a statement of the Church’s faith and of catholic doctrine, attested to or illumined by Sacred Scripture, the Apostolic Tradition, and the Church’s Magesterium. I declare it to be a sure norm for teaching the faith and thus a valid and legitimate instrument for ecclesial communion.” (CCC, Fidei Depositum, Pope John Paul)

“The presentation of doctrine must be biblical” (CCC, Fidei Depositum, Pope John Paul)

“useful reading for all other Christian faithful” (CCC, 12)

“For a deeper understanding of such passages, the reader should refer to the Scriptural texts themselves. Such Biblical references are a valuable working-tool in catechesis” (CCC, 19)

“It must be sound doctrine” (CCC, Fidei Depositum, Pope John Paul)

“I beseech the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Incarnate Word and Mother of the Church, to support with her powerful intercession the cate