Youcat

Explanation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Youcat

Cover of the Youcat

Author| Christoph Schönborn and others
Original title| Katholischer Jugendkatechismus
Translator| Michael J. Miller
Illustrator| Alexander von Lengerke
Cover artist| Alexander von Lengerke
Language| German (Original)
Subject| Catechism of the Catholic Church
Published| 2011

* Youcat Foundation gGmbH (Germany)
* Incorporated Catholic Truth Society (United Kingdom and Ireland)
* Ignatius Press (USA)

Publication place| Germany
Pages| 303
ISBN| 978-1-86082-728-0
Website| https://www.youcat.org/

Youcat, short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, also styled as YOUCAT, is a 2011 publication that aims to be an aid for youth to better understand the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The book, presented in the form of questions and answers, is intended for use by Catholic youths around the world and is available in 25 languages, including Arabic and Chinese. Youcat is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2005). The catechism has 304 pages and consists of four chapters with 527 questions and answers.

The guide, whose foreword was written by Pope Benedict XVI, was authored by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn and others. Approximately 700,000 copies of Youcat were distributed in thirteen different languages on behalf of the Pope during World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid.[1]

## Background

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### YOUCAT series

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The international YOUCAT book series also includes:

A prayerbook:

* Georg von Lengerke / Dörte Schrömges, YOUCAT Youth Prayer Book, Munich 2011. ISBN 9781586177034

A confirmation book:

* Bernhard Meuser / Nils Baer, YOUCAT confirmation book, ISBN 9781586178352

A leader's guide for the confirmation course:

* Nils Baer, YOUCAT Confirmation Leader's Handbook ISBN 9781586178369

### Errors

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In some translations of the Youcat, such as French, Italian and Spanish, errors have been found that deviate from official doctrine regarding questions about many important issues such as euthanasia and contraception. The Vatican has announced that these mistakes will be corrected in future editions.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "Kardinal Lehmann präsentiert "Youcat".". Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
2. ^ "The Vatican embarrassed again by new book's errors". Globe Newspaper Company. Boston Globe. 14 April 2011.

## External links

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* Official YOUCAT website
* Youcat FAQ

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* Germany

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