[OLD REGGIE]

If we can count the Baltimore Catechism, I would say many. The newer catechism, which is written at a higher level, is much more wordy.

I learned the essentials of the Baltimore Catechism as a youth. I consider it an Elementary School Catechism. Even then we didn't read it cover to cover. We were drilled to answer the few "magic" questions.

I specifically spoke of the Catechism Of The Catholic Church in order to concentrate on the official teaching of the RCC.

I can't conceive of a person reading the Catechism Of The Catholic Church any more than one would read the Encyclopedia Brittanica from cover to cover.

[Patriotic1]

I can't conceive of a person reading the Catechism Of The Catholic Church any more than one would read the Encyclopedia Brittanica from cover to cover.

Well, I actually have, over a vacation. It's not a tough read - the book is just narrow, making it appear to be a huge book. It focuses mainly on the creed. And yeah - I've read the whole Baltimore catechism too.

If you're professing a faith, it's good to know what you're professing, I'm sure you would agree.