Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition [Paperback]

U.S. Catholic Church (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 1995

Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.

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"A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." -- Pope John Paul II.

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Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church. "A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." -- Pope John Paul II.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 825 pages
• Publisher: Galilee Trade; Gift edition (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385479859
• ISBN-13: 978-0385479851
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for understanding Roman Catholic teaching, February 15, 2008

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Philip J. Bohlken (Caldwell, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition (Paperback)

All paragraphs are numbered. At the end of each paragraph are numbers to other paragraphs so the reader can find further information. There is a very good index. Yet, the paragraphs often seem to talk around a topic without nailing down a point in clear language. I did a search for 'purgatory.' When I finished references were sending me back to paragraphs I read at the beginning of the search, all while not really answering some of my questions.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Catechism!, June 2, 1998

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This review is from: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition (Paperback)

This should be considered the definitive statement of the Roman Catholic Church's thinking and belief to-date. As Pope John Paul II says, "A sure norm for teaching the Faith". Answers many questions and clarifies specific issues currently in the fore of Catholic and world thought.

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5.0 out of 5 stars CCC is good for you!, March 7, 2011

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This review is from: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition (Paperback)

The catechism will explain any unclear issues you may have regarding your faith. - Scripture is not self-interpreting, see Acts 8:27-31. Also you must be very carefull interpreting the bible yourself, see 2Pet 1:20-21. You don't have to be able to read Greek and Hebrew to be saved. What a treat by the church Christ started.