Question 105 – Why Do You Use The Catechism Of The Council Of Trent?

Interview Organization: Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima

Interviewer Name: Christopher P. Wendt

Date: May 13, 2022

The Catechism of the Council of Trent is clearer and simpler than the 1992 Catechism of John Paul II, which, while valuable, can be abstract and intellectual. The latter's language may be complex for a general audience. Despite this, both catechisms are useful, and the older one remains valid and preferred for its clarity.

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Transcript:

The Catechism of the Council of Trent is very shrewd and elaborated with clarity, which, in some points, the Catechism of John Paul II from 1992 is lacking, but not all. It is a good and helpful catechism. I do not deny the Catechism of John Paul II. You can use this Catechism; it contains valuable explanations about our faith.

But some explanations could be clearer; therefore, I still prefer the Catechism of the Council of Trent. It is still valid, they were not abolished, and it is simpler and clearer. The defect maybe of the Catechism of John Paul II is that in some way it is too abstract, too intellectual, and the language is a little bit complicated for a simple audience.

Therefore, I prefer a catechism that is simpler in style clearer, and unambiguous but I also quote sometimes from the new catechism; I did this on several occasions.