Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition [Hardcover]

U.S. Catholic Church (Author)

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Publication Date: March 4, 2003

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


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Product Details

• Hardcover: 825 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday Religion; second edition (March 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385508190
• ISBN-13: 978-0385508193
• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 1.6 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Theology

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171 of 176 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catholics Need This, September 17, 2005

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This review is from: Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition (Hardcover)

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

101 of 104 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Articulation of the Catholic Faith, December 12, 2004

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This review is from: Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition (Hardcover)

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.

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good little Catechism, January 17, 2006

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This review is from: Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition (Hardcover)

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.