This popular Scripture-based catechism is as warm and readable as it is instructive. Covering the complete spectrum of Catholic faith and centering on Jesus, this book clearly embodies the spirit of Christian belief and practice. Includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide.
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"...for 'born catholics' and those approaching the church for the first time...covers the complete spectrum of Catholic faith." -- Buena Vista Resource Page
"...places the reflection/discussion questions within the text and expands the appendix on print, video, and audio resources." -- Theology Digest
A handy, simply-written and very convenient guide to some of the essentials of the Catholic faith. -- New Zealand Catholic
"...places the reflection/discussion questions within the text and expands the appendix on print, video, and audio resources." -- Theology Digest
A handy, simply-written and very convenient guide to some of the essentials of the Catholic faith. -- New Zealand Catholic
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Believing in Jesus: A Popular Overview of the Catholic Faith (Paperback)
Fr. Leonard Foley's books is an outstanding resource for those who want to understanding the Catholic faith. Fr. Leonard approaches the faith with well founded knowledge and deep spirituality. He speaks to those who search for the meaning of their faith with gentleness and wisdom. This book will lead readers/seekers to a deeper relationship with the Lord.
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A helpful update to a classic book for all Catholics,
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This book is a great resource for explaining the faith to new RCIA canidates or to Catholics want to develop a further understanding of their faith. This book is very readable and easy to understand which is why it's been around so long. I would give this book to a questioning Catholic WITH the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Both are valuable resources but each used differently. Thankfully, this new edition includes some great new discussion questions.
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Book has a couple of significant problems,
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This review is from: Believing in Jesus: A Popular Overview of the Catholic Faith (Paperback)
We used this book for my RCIA class and I would not recommend it. A main problem with the book is that it is very much on the touchy, feely side of things.
There are two significant problems that I had with the book. The first is that in the questions of one of the chapters, the author asks for the arguments for and against the ordination of women to the priesthood. This matter was settled quite awhile ago and needs only clarity, not debate. The second problem is that the author does not use A.D. (Anno Domini meaning In the Year of Our Lord) and B.C.(meaning Before Christ), but instead uses the secular denotions of C.E. (Common Era) and B.C.E. (Before Common Era). For those who have never come across these, they are used predominately by non-Christian historians who wish to indicate dates without a referring to Jesus. Why would the author, a Catholic priest, choose a secular dating convention? Jesus is God. Without God there would be no beginning and time would not have any meaning. Why then, is the book not willing to acknowledge God's place when referring to the year?
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Saint Paul, New Testament, Old Testament, Dogmatic Constitution, Catholic Church, Jesus Christ, Leonard Foley, Ten Commandments, Thomas Richstatter, Christ Jesus, Last Supper, John's Gospel, Carol Luebering, Son of God, Mount Sinai, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Spirit of God, Virginia Smith, Pope John Paul, Richard Rohr, Saint John, Second Isaiah, The Gospel According, Breaking Open the Gospel, John the Baptist New!
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If you can get through this first chapter, the rest of the book may be comparatively easy going. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mortal sinfulness, sacramental actions, fundamental option Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saint Paul, New Testament, Old Testament, Dogmatic Constitution, Catholic Church, Jesus Christ, Leonard Foley, Ten Commandments, Thomas Richstatter, Christ Jesus, Last Supper, John's Gospel, Carol Luebering, Son of God, Mount Sinai, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Spirit of God, Virginia Smith, Pope John Paul, Richard Rohr, Saint John, Second Isaiah, The Gospel According, Breaking Open the Gospel, John the Baptist New!
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- Sermon on the Mount Study Guide by T. C. Smith on 4 pages
- The Great Themes (Life library of photography) by the editors of Time-Life Books on page 16, page 25, and Back Matter
- Practicing Catholic by Daniel E. Pilarczyk on page 174, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Believing Catholic (Faithe Essentials) by Daniel E. Pilarczyk on page 174, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Story of the Church: Peak Moments from Pentecost to the Year 2000 by Alfred McBride on page 102, page 111, and Back Matter
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- Catholic Traditions: Treasures New and Old by Joanne Turpin on page 170
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