Here it is -- the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholic throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means "instruction") that will serve as the standarad for all future catechisms.
The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. Here is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is, as Pope John Paul II calls it, "a special gift."
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228 of 234 people found the following review helpful
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I grew up Catholic, served as an altar boy, followed the sacraments and thought I was a Catholic.
I received this as a gift from my parents. While thumbing through it, I realized I had no idea what being a Catholic was.
"Catechism of the Catholic Church" -- officially published by the Vatican -- is used by both protestant and Catholic schools to teach what Catholics believe. The top evangelical college in America (Wheaton College) even uses it for their Catholic theology course.
I realized while reading this I had no idea what a Catholic baptism was, what the Catholic Church said about saints, what Rome has to say about Catholics who have converted to another Christian faith. And I learned some things the priest in our Chicagoland parish was not teaching Catholic doctrine.
Whether you are Catholic or not, there is a fair chance you've bought into some of what pop-culture has said Catholic is and is not. This easy-to-read (thick, but well-organized) book will give you the Catholic position on the matter.
I fully recommend "Catechism of the Catholic Church."
Anthony Trendl
http://anthonytrendl.com
I received this as a gift from my parents. While thumbing through it, I realized I had no idea what being a Catholic was.
"Catechism of the Catholic Church" -- officially published by the Vatican -- is used by both protestant and Catholic schools to teach what Catholics believe. The top evangelical college in America (Wheaton College) even uses it for their Catholic theology course.
I realized while reading this I had no idea what a Catholic baptism was, what the Catholic Church said about saints, what Rome has to say about Catholics who have converted to another Christian faith. And I learned some things the priest in our Chicagoland parish was not teaching Catholic doctrine.
Whether you are Catholic or not, there is a fair chance you've bought into some of what pop-culture has said Catholic is and is not. This easy-to-read (thick, but well-organized) book will give you the Catholic position on the matter.
I fully recommend "Catechism of the Catholic Church."
Anthony Trendl
http://anthonytrendl.com
122 of 126 people found the following review helpful
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One might expect the Catechism to be dry and difficult to understand, but I am incredibly impressed with how well-written and clear the book is to the reader. It not only clearly explains difficult theological concepts so that the lay reader can understand, but it is filled with wonderful footnotes for further research. It is incredibly insghtful and written with a care which really shines through to bless the reader. Whether one is a Catholic, a searching protestant, or one trying to simply understand the Church more clearly, this is the book for you. Investing in its reading will benefit you in the years to come.
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A good priest I know says every Catholic should own and read at least three books: The Bible, Documents of Vatican II, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (if you're not Catholic and want to learn what the Church really teaches the Catechism is a good place to start). I agree. The Catechism is an invaluable resource in helping one to know and understand their faith and is chocked full of insightful citations to the other two must-read books mentioned above. You can read it from front to back or use the Subject Index to find what you're most interested in. This version is also very small (you can easily hold it in one hand) but the font is still readable.
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Great book to read and have on hand for daily Catholic guidance. Recommended by my Military Catholic Chaplain while on deployment.
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I referance this book when ever I need any information on the catholic church. I find it very helpfull today.
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When first reading this I realized how important education in the format of the Catholic Church is to be strong and rooted in the Mother Church. Read more
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This was a much more in depth book more suited for the clergy and not lay people. I was looking for a more simplified version
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I needed it for a course I was taking and it arrived in a timely fashion.. I am very happy with the book
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- The Spiritual Exercises (Hodder & Stoughton Christian Classics) on page 579, and page 655
- John of the Cross: Selected Writings (Classics of Western Spirituality) by John of the Cross on page 709, and page 716
- The Divine Liturgy by David Drillock on page 370, and page 388
- Good Samaritan by National Safety Council on page 409
- St. Bernard of Clairvaux by Msgr. Leon Cristiani on page 221
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