The popular Ascension Edition of the Catechism, now available in large print!

The Catechism contains the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith’s most foundational teachings applied to the modern day. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition makes the wisdom of this foundational document accessible through the Foundations of Faith approach.

This exclusive, specially designed edition clearly shows the ancient roots of the Faith and, with The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast, helps Catholics integrate the fullness of Catholic teaching into their daily lives.

There has never been an edition of the Catechism so revolutionary for Catholics seeking to understand the teachings of the Catholic Faith. Reviewed by top experts, theologians, and scholars, this edition has built-in tools that have never been provided in any other edition.

This version of the Catechism

-Large, 11.25pt font that's easy on the eyes

-Carefully designed pages to make the majestic truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith readable, organized, and inviting

-An original and specially designed color-coded approach that helps readers understand how everything in the Catechism is connected together

-The Catechism at a Glance Chart woven within the text to show how the Catechism is structured and where to find key teachings of the Catholic Faith

-Highlighted keywords and visual references that help Catholics quickly identify major truths and easily find their place within the big picture of the Catechism

-Dozens of callout boxes to highlight the books of Sacred Scripture and the writings of the Church that are the basis for the Catechism’s teachings

-An exclusive, never-before-seen appendix, “Sources from Scripture and the Church,” with a clear introduction to hundreds of sources in the Catechism