What Is Catechism for?

A catechism is a summary or exposition of doctrine and serves as a learning introduction to the Sacraments traditionally used in catechesis, or Christian religious teaching of children and adult converts.

Why do we need catechism?

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (see below) is the catechism that is in most widespread use among Catholics today. ... Catholics believe that sacred scripture and sacred tradition preserved and interpreted by the Magisterium are both necessary for attaining to the fullest understanding of all of God's revelation.

What happens at catechism?

A catechism, in its most basic sense, is a set of questions and answers used to explain a larger topic. Normally, though, catechism refers specifically to a summary of religious doctrine, used for religious instruction and to answer questions of faith and morality. Think of it as a religion's textbook.