This German-language devotional text provides a concise guide to the fundamental teachings of Catholicism, as understood by the Jesuit priest Peter Canisius. Originally published in the sixteenth century, this catechism has been highly influential in the history of Catholic theology and education. This edition, presented in modernized orthography, offers readers an accessible introduction to the complexities of Catholic doctrine. 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.