Catechisms
A Catechism of Christian Doctrine, A Catechisme, or, Christian Doctrine, An Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine, Baltimore Catechism (1891), Baltimore Catechism No. 4, Catechetical Lectures, Catechism of St. Pius X, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of the Catholic Church
A Catechist's Helper
Lesson summaries on some catechism topics, and games and activities related to the topics. Activities require Java. Plays music without asking.
Catechesi Tradendae
Apostolic Exhortation, issued in 1979, on catechesis in our time. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file.
Catechesi Tradendae
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_16101979_ca
Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II, issued in 1979, on catechesis in our time. Calls for "a certain broadening" of the concept of catechesis, and says that everyone needs to be catechized. All in one file. 163K.
Echoing the Word
Bimonthly Australian online magazine, by subscription. Aimed at parents and catechists of children. Table of contents for current issue, subscription information, prayer ideas, members-only forum, contributed ideas for teachers.
General Catechetical Directory
Issued by the Congregation for the Clergy in 1971. In an age of pluralism, catechesis is tied closely to evangelization. Catechesis for adults is considered the chief form of catechesis. 197K.
General Directory for Catechesis
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc_17041998_dire
Issued by the Congregation for the Clergy in 1997. The revival of the catechumenate in the past 30 years has been fruitful. While catechesis is still tied to evangelization, a catechesis of renewal or deepening faith is also envisioned. All in one file. 457K text, plus graphics.
General Directory for Catechesis
Issued in 1997 by the Congregation for the Clergy. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file.
Guide for Catechists
Issued in 1993 by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Meant to serve as a guide for formation of catechists in mission territories. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file.
RelEd.org
Two main sections, each with message board: one for those adapting the RCIA for use with children; the other for catechists, DREs, parents involved in religious education of children. Mailing list, links.