Who Made the World?: The Catechism We Learned in School – Dr James Butler

Those who learned Butler's catechism in school need little reminding of their answers. Its main strengths included its clarity of presentation and the rhythm and balance of the answers that served as an aid to memorising and retention -- a factor which contributed towards its popularity. It is a remarkable document and its wide appeal and influence bear ample testimony to its excellence. It also contains short summaries of the doctrinal and spiritual heritage of Catholicism and includes the Confiteor, Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity and Contrition; The Angelus; Memorare; the Ten Commandments; etc.