This comprehensive and portable catechism is ideally suited to the needs of the inquirer as welll as for private or group study. Here are the major elements of the Catholic faith within the areas of doctrine and dogma, morality and the spiritual life, and ritual and worship. This pocket edition, by its very size, is just the catechism for those who want a compact source-book of the Church's principal teachings and is a fitting companion to the author's bestselling The Catholic Catechism
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John A. Hardon, S.J. was a member of the Society of Jesus for over fifty years. He died in December, 2000. Father Hardon held a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Loyola University and A Doctorate in Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome. He taught at the Jesuit School of Theology at Loyola University in Chicago and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Catholic Doctrine at St. John's University in New York as well as helped organize and publish the Christ Our Life series of religion books for elementary schools and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine programs. Father Hardon was the author of many books, including: The Catholic Catechism, Religions of the World, Protestant Churches of America, Christianity in the Twentieth Century, and Spiritual Life in the Modern World.
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this is a classic & concise catholic catechism from a very well respected author
like most catechisms i've seen, the material covers the 4 pillars of catholicism in similar percentages, about 30% for the apostles creed, 30% for the sacraments, 30% for the 10 commandments and 10% for the lord's prayer fr. hardon is a very good writer and adds a surprising amount of background material, historical info & useful tidbits of commentary when describing the catholic beliefs my only gripe about this book is the not so good binding, which basically falls apart after moderate usage. compared to the high quality bindings of (say) the usccb's compendium or adult catechisms, this binding is a shame for such a good book fortunately the entire text is also available on the internet, broken into many different pages, all having awesome color images too
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Good source of knowledge for Catholics (and others) about the true fundamentals of the Catholic faith.
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The opening article of the Apostles' Creed is also the most fundamental: It lays the foundation for everything else we believe as Christians. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
supernatural life, actual graces, sanctifying grace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Old Testament, Second Vatican Council, Council of Trent, Holy Communion, New Testament, Holy Eucharist, Lord's Prayer, Real Presence, Holy Trinity, Blessed Sacrament, Code of Canon Law, First Commandment, Mother of God, Ten Commandments, Bishop of Rome, Nicene Creed, Sacrifice of the Mass, Blessed Virgin, Easter Sunday, Lord's Day, Mystical Body, Pope John Paul, Pope Pius New!
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The opening article of the Apostles' Creed is also the most fundamental: It lays the foundation for everything else we believe as Christians. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
supernatural life, actual graces, sanctifying grace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Old Testament, Second Vatican Council, Council of Trent, Holy Communion, New Testament, Holy Eucharist, Lord's Prayer, Real Presence, Holy Trinity, Blessed Sacrament, Code of Canon Law, First Commandment, Mother of God, Ten Commandments, Bishop of Rome, Nicene Creed, Sacrifice of the Mass, Blessed Virgin, Easter Sunday, Lord's Day, Mystical Body, Pope John Paul, Pope Pius New!
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- The Spiritual Exercises (Hodder & Stoughton Christian Classics) on page 140, and page 157
- Modern Catholic Dictionary by John Hardon on page 319
- The Protestant Churches of America by John A. Hardon on page 319
- The Human Body by Ron Thomas on page 41
- MOTHER OF GOD: A Novel by David Ambrose on page 49
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- Keeping Your Kids Catholic: It May Seem Impossible But It Can Be Done by Bert Ghezzi on page 51
- Why Do Catholics Do That? by Kevin Orlin Johnson in Back Matter
- Being Catholic: Believing, Living, Praying by Michael Pennock on page 29
- Father, Forgive Me for I Am Frustrated: Growing in Your Faith Even When It Isn't Easy Being Catholic by Mitch Pacwa in Back Matter
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