Catechism of Saint Pius X

Additionally, Kevane's edition is directly translated from the Italian catechism Catechismo della Dottrina Cristiana, a 1953 abridgement[citation needed] of Pius X's original version.

The Dutch Catechism of 1966, authored by theologians Edward Schillebeeckx OP and Piet Schoonenberg SJ was proposed as a successor to it, but was met by strong opposition by conservative sectors of the Church due to its extreme progressivism.

The text was the fruit of the personal catechetical experience of Giuseppe Sarto [Pius X], whose characteristics were simplicity of exposition and depth of content.

As an authentic Pastor he had understood that the situation in that period, due partly to the phenomenon of emigration, made necessary a catechism to which every member of the faithful might refer, independently of the place in which he lived and of his position.

Because of its simple, clear, precise language and effective explanations, this "Pius X Catechism", as it was called, was a reliable guide to many in learning the truths of the faith.