Date of Award
7-31-1930
Degree Type
Bachelors Essay
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Department
Theology
First Advisor
Edward A Fitzpatrick
Second Advisor
William J Grace
Abstract
Catechetical instruction in the Church dates from St. Paul, and is mentioned in his Epistles. Requirements for admission into the primitive Church were exacting and thorough. The writings of the Fathers, the ancient liturgies, and the decrees of the first Councils tell us that before their Baptism, the catechumens were obliged to learn by heart the Our Father and the Apostles' Cree, and had to be instructed in these formulas. In addition, special instruction was also given them regarding the Commandments and the Sacraments they were about to receive - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist.
Recommended Citation
Graham, Anne H., "The Place of Catechetical Instruction in Catholic Education" (1930). Bachelors’ Theses. 1836.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1836
Comments
A thesis submitted to the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, Marquette University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.