Historical Catholic Reference
Baltimore Catechism No. 4
Searchable historical edition of Rev. Thomas L. Kinkead’s Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism
Study the faith through the original lesson sequence
Browse all 37 lessons, search 421 numbered catechism questions and explanations, use 810 original study prompts, and consult the preserved prayer and reference material.
- 37Lessons
- 421Numbered Q&A
- 810Study questions
- 11Prayer sections
- OriginalWording preserved
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Prayer and devotional sections
The historical edition opens with these eleven foundational prayer and devotional sections.
- 01The Lord's Prayer
- 02The Angelical Salutation
- 03The Apostles' Creed
- 04The Confiteor
- 05An Act of Faith
- 06An Act of Hope
- 07An Act of Love
- 08An Act of Contrition
- 09The Blessing before Meals
- 10Grace after Meals
- 11The Manner in Which a Lay Person Is to Baptize in Case of Necessity
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About this historical resource
Source edition
An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine, prepared for Sunday-school teachers and advanced classes by Rev. Thomas L. Kinkead. The preface is dated June 21, 1891.
How to use it
Use this as a historical catechetical resource. For contemporary doctrine, discipline, and terminology, begin with the current universal Catechism and current Church law.
