The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is an incredible treasure of our faith. When promulgated by St. John II in 1992, it became the first universal catechism of the Catholic church in over 400 years and serves as a clear point of reference for Catholic teachings.
This Ascension Edition is the second edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (with the revision to paragraph 2267 by Pope Francis). It is the most up-to-date version available.
It details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes, what she celebrates, what she lives and what she prays.
I really enjoy Ascension’s edition. If you are like many of us, who have struggled with the Catechism in the past, you will be delighted (and relieved) to see how well this edition is laid out, making it easier to understand. The Catechism’s structure, as well as the councils, synods and other sources that shaped it, are also brought into focus in a color-coded chart.
As much as I love having my own copy that I can mark and underline, there are times when the CCC is not handy, so I revert to my online resource.
“The Catechism contains a call, a call for Catholics not only to read and understand its teachings but to live them. When Catholics discover the fullness of Christ’s Church and choose to live according to its teaching, they become a dwelling place for the light of Christ and shine forth in the world. The Catechism guides Catholics as they seek to become this dwelling place for Christ.” — The Ascension Team
