Catechism of the Catholic Church

== Doctrinal value ==
In the [[apostolic constitution]] ''Fidei depositum'', [[John Paul II]] declared that the ''Catechism of the Catholic Church'' is "a valid and legitimate instrument for ecclesial [[Koinonia|communion]] and a sure norm for teaching the faith", and stressed that it "is not intended to replace the local [[catechisms]] duly approved by the ecclesiastical authorities, the [[Diocesan bishop|diocesan Bishops]] and the [[Episcopal conference|Episcopal Conferences]]".<ref name="FIDEI DEPOSITUM"/>

The ''Catechism'' states:<ref>{{Cite CCC|v=2.1|para=11-2}}</ref>

{{Blockquote|text=11 This catechism aims at presenting an organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine, as regards both [[Catholic theology|faith]] and [[Catholic moral theology|morals]], in the light of the [[Second Vatican Council]] and the whole of the [[Sacred tradition#Catholic Church|Church's Tradition]]. Its principal sources are the [[Catholic Bible|Sacred Scriptures]], the [[Fathers of the Church]], the [[Catholic liturgy|liturgy]], and the Church's [[Magisterium]]. It is intended to serve "as a point of reference for the [[catechisms]] or [[compendia]] that are composed in the various countries".
<br>12 This work is intended primarily for those responsible for [[catechesis]]: first of all the [[Catholic bishop|bishops]], as teachers of the faith and pastors of the Church. It is offered to them as an instrument in fulfilling their responsibility of teaching the People of God. Through the bishops, it is addressed to redactors of [[catechism]]s, to priests, and to [[catechist]]s. It will also be useful reading for all other Christian faithful.}}