This catechism, written by the influential English churchman Thomas Cranmer, provides a concise and accessible introduction to the principles of the Christian faith. Originally published in 1548, the catechism reflects Cranmer's commitment to the idea of an accessible and comprehensible Christianity, free of the complexity and ritualism that had come to characterize the late medieval church. This edition includes both the original English and Latin versions of the text, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of church history and theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.