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A Class-Book Of The Catechism Of The Church Of England by George Frederick Maclear. This instructional manual, published in 1868, serves as a sequel to the author’s Class-Books of Old and New Testament History. It offers a structured, church-centered course of catechetical instruction designed for public schools and confirmation candidates. The book presents the Catechism's five parts: The Christian Covenant, The Creed, The Ten Commandments, The Lord’s Prayer, and The Sacraments. It explains the Christian name, baptism, and the privileges and obligations of baptized Christians; it expounds the Apostles’ Creed and the later creeds (Nicene and Athanasian) and outlines the Decalogue and the Lord’s Prayer with introductions and explanations. The Sacraments are discussed, especially Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, detailing their outward signs, inward grace, and the benefits received. The Introduction places catechetical instruction in historical context and emphasizes the necessity of divine grace for living a Christian life. The work reflects Anglican teaching and aims to prepare candidates for Confirmation and a deeper faith in the Covenant with God.