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""A Short Compendium Of The Catechism For The Indians,"" with the approbation of Frederic Baraga in 1864, offers a glimpse into 19th-century Catholic missionary efforts among Native American populations. Authored by N. L. Sifferath, this catechism provides a structured approach to Christian education tailored for indigenous communities. It serves as a historical document reflecting the religious and cultural interactions between European missionaries and Native Americans during a transformative period in American history. The text reveals the methods used to impart Catholic teachings and the specific theological concepts deemed essential for conversion and religious instruction. This work is valuable for those studying religious history, Native American studies, and the history of Christian missions. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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