The Catechist - Softcover

Richard Robert Chope

 
9780461627404: The Catechist

Synopsis

The Catechist by Richard Robert Chope is a catechetical manual designed for use in schools and churches, confirmation lectures, and at home. It presents the Catechism in a question-and-answer format and is organized into five parts: The Baptismal Covenant, The Creed, The Commandments, Prayer, and The Sacraments. The text explains the purpose of catechesis, the baptism of children, the role of godparents, and the lifelong commitment to Christian faith. It guides readers through the Apostles’ Creed and related Creeds, outlines the Ten Commandments, and details how faith, repentance, and holy living are to be practiced. It also covers the Lord’s Prayer, devotions, and the sacraments (primarily Baptism and the Lord’s Supper), including interpretations of grace, ministry, and church fellowship. A devotional section provides prayers for daily use and instructions for confession, examination of conscience, and preparation for Holy Communion. The work reflects late 19th-century Anglican catechetical pedagogy and aims to promote proper doctrine and pious living for young Christians.

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