Baltimore Catechism

The Baltimore Catechism is a collection of teachings about the Catholic faith, first published in the 19th century to educate American Catholics, particularly children. It presents key doctrines in a question-and-answer format, covering topics like the sacraments, the Ten Commandments, and the creeds. Its purpose was to provide a clear, systematic way to understand Catholic beliefs and practices. The Baltimore Catechism was widely used in Catholic education until the modern changes brought by the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, which introduced more flexible approaches to catechesis.