The Catechism Explained, Part I

This 19th-century Catholic work provides an in-depth understanding of the Catholic Faith using the authoritative Council of Trent (1545 - 1563) catechism as its source. The entire work is divided into three parts: I) the first part treats of faith, II) the second of morals, III) the third of the means of grace.¿ This first volume covers the aspects of faith. The source text is: "The catechism explained; an exhaustive exposition of the Christian religion with special reference to the present state of society and the spirit of the age; a practical manual for the use of the preacher, the catechist, the teacher and the family. Made attractive and interesting by Illustrations, comparisons and quotations from the scriptures, the fathers and other writers ..." New York, Benziger Bros., 1900, by Francis Spirago (1862-1942). The Biblical references have been preserved and the text has been illustrated with artwork depicting the Biblical figures and events referred to in the text.