The Didache Series
Written in the first century, the Didache [DID-uh-kay] is the first known Christian catechesis and the earliest known Christian writing outside of Scripture. The name of the work, Didache, is appropriate for such a catechesis because it comes from the Greek word for “teaching” and indicates that this writing contains the teaching of the Apostles and, as such, it is the teaching of the Church.
Today, the most comprehensive catechesis is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Didache Series presents the life and doctrine of the Catholic Church in the context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the teachings of Vatican II as witnessed by the pontificates of Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. The series also draws from Sacred Scripture, the lives of the Saints, and the Doctors and Fathers of the Church.
The Didache Series has been published since 2003 at the invitation of Francis Cardinal George of the Archdiocese of Chicago, who requested a series of “texts that would set out clearly and adequately the teaching of the Catholic Church.” Each textbook of the Didache Series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the USCCB.
The Didache Semester Series (6 core subjects; 5 electives) is a curriculum developed to help teachers and students build lifelong theological foundations based on knowledge of God through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Our textbooks present students with the life and doctrine of the Catholic Church as expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Sacred Scripture, the Lives of the Saints, and the Doctors and Fathers of the church.
The Christological approach of the series also examines the Church as an encounter with Christ, providing students with doctrinal knowledge and practical means for living the Catholic faith as witnesses in the world.
Each course fulfills the requirement of the USCCB Curriculum Framework and has been granted Ecclesiastical approval. The complete set includes a Student Textbook, Student Workbook, and Teacher’s Manual.
$27.95
In stock
$27.95
In stock
Student Textbook
Full-color paperback
- Chapters segmented into Lessons with Study Questions, Practical Exercises, and Vocabulary
- Revised Study Questions and Practical Exercises to enhance learning and retention
Student Workbook
Paperback; perforated pages
- Questions have been revised with an emphasis on practical application
- Lessons follow the Student Textbook for improved study and homework application
Teacher’s Manual
Full-color paperback
- Presented in an all-new format for more efficient lesson planning and enhanced classroom presentation!
- Lecture Points and Classroom Activities have been revised to encourage student engagement and with more focus on practical application
- Midterm and Final Exams, in addition to Chapter Tests, Quizzes, and Vocabulary Exercises
Following is the current publishing timeframe for the revised editions of the Student Textbook, Student Workbook, and Teacher’s Manual:
|
Faith and Revelation, Revised Edition The Blessed Trinity, Revised Edition The Mystery of Redemption, Revised Edition The Sacraments, Revised Edition Our Moral Life in Christ, Revised Edition * Understanding the Scriptures, Revised Edition The History of the Church, Revised Edition The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, Revised Edition Vocations, Revised Edition Ecumenism, Revised Edition |
Available Available Available Available Available Available May 2025 May 2025 December 2025 July 2025 October 2025 |
*Student Workbook and Teacher’s Manual to be available May 2025
Derived from the popular Didache Semester Series, the Didache Parish Series has been prepared according to the USCCB Adaption of the Curriculum Framework for Parish Religious Education and Youth Ministry Programs.
Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the eight-book series provides a thorough overview of the faith and is presented in an easy and accessible format. Each book is divided into individual weekly lessons intended to be covered over the course of one semester.
The Didache Parish Series is also a practical and affordable resource for parish religious education programs and the lay faithful. The complete set includes a textbook and presenter’s guide.
The Didache Sacramental Preparation Series helps guide the laity through the spiritual, mental, and religious formation to participate fully in the Church’s sacraments of First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Holy Matrimony.
The curriculum is well-suited for parish religious education programs, home-school programs, and individual study.
Each book was prepared in light of Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, the lives of the saints, and the formational requirements of the USCCB.
The Didache Complete Course Series is comprised of four high-school level textbooks with accompanying Student Workbooks and Teacher Manuals, intended to be covered over the course of a full year. All four textbooks are published with Ecclesiastical Approval and have been granted conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism.
$52.00
In stock
$50.00
In stock
Select titles from the Didache Parish Series, the Didache Sacramental Preparation Series, and the Didache Complete Course available in Spanish.
