The Penny Catechism (Catechism of Christian Doctrine)

A question and answer format catechism that was the standard catechetical text in Great Britain throughout most of the 20th century. Popularly called the Penny Catechism, as the original version only cost one penny. Various editions of the Penny Catechism were issued through the century and changes were made to the text, particularly following Vatican II. This edition is the pre-Vatican II edition.

By : Catholic Truth Society

01 - Title Page and Summary 02 - Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 part 1 03 - Chapter 2 part 2 04 - Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 05 - Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 part 1 06 - Chapter 6 part 2 and Chapter 7 07 - Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 08 - Appendix

Catholic Truth Society (CTS) is a body that prints and publishes Catholic literature, including apologetics, prayerbooks, spiritual reading, and lives of saints. It is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Catholic Truth Society literature stand at St Pancras Church, Ipswich

The CTS had been founded in 1868 by Cardinal Herbert Vaughan, but became defunct when he was made a bishop, since he no longer had time to devote to it. Some years later, others came up with the same idea and were directed to Vaughan, who suggested that they revive the defunct body.

Accordingly, the organization was refounded on November 5, 1884, under the presidency of Cardinal Vaughan, with Msgr. W. H. Cologan and James Britten, a layman and the principal spirit behind its refounding, serving as honorary secretaries.