This catechism is specifically designed for Catholic adults, for those who are new to the church, and especially for those who are journeying through the Rite of Chrisitian Initiation.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to Catholicism...ideal for RCIA,
By Stephen M. Bainbridge "www.professorbainbridg... (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults (Paperback)
We have been using "This is our Faith" by Michael Francis Pennock in our RCIA class. Written in a simple and direct style, "This is our Faith" is an eminently readable and highly accessible introduction to Catholic teaching and theology. Pennock divided the text into four sections that parallel those of the Catechism: The Profession of Faith, focusing on the creeds; The Celebration of the Christian Mystery, which focuses on liturgy and the sacraments; Life in Christ, which emphasizes Christian morals; and Christian Prayer. Individual chapters consist mostly of Questions and answers--making "This is our Faith" sort of a FAQ for Catholics. Each question is cross-referenced to the Catechism. Curiously, the teachers of my RCIA class sort of discourage us from reading the Catechism. (Is that typical?) But I like having the cross-references so that I can follow up where the text doesn't provide enough detail. Pennock's theology seems sound and conventional, yet he reflects both traditional church teaching and current thinking. Anyone in RCIA ought to pick up "This is our Faith."
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book to tell you what, perhaps not as great for why.,
This review is from: This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults (Paperback)
I thought this book did a wonderful job of explaining Catholic beliefs in a straightfoward manner. It touches on pretty much every topic that you could be interested in, and I especially like its question-and-answer format. I believe that one of the best aspects of this book is that, for the most part, you can skip around. If you just have questions about the sacrament of marriage for instance, you can just read that chapter to get your information; it doesn't depend too heavily on all the chapters before it (although everything leading up to it is certainly important also, specifically things like the basis of the Catholic faith)What I don't feel is covered as well is the reasoning behind the beliefs. In many sections of the book, references are made to the bible as well as various papers the Vatican has composed. However, I feel that many of the topics warrant much more information about the history behind them, how certain decisions were made, etc. After thinking about it though, I think perhaps that is outside the author's intention for this book; I'm sure someone could write a book on the history of each topic alone. Ultimately, this is a great no-nonsense book about the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic church. You'll have to look elsewhere to find out WHY they believe and teach it, though.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Impressive presentation of Catholic faith and practice.,
By Fr. A. McKay, cssr (ajdmac@cpis.net) (Sumter, SC, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults (Paperback)
This a well-thought-out book, very readable, and an excellent introduction of Catholic teaching. Ideal for use as a text book in RCIA, used in conjunction with the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Old Testament, Blessed Trinity, Lord Jesus, Christ Jesus, Prayer Reflection, Lord's Prayer, Nicene Creed, Triune God, Son of God, Ten Commandments, Last Supper, Blessed Mother, Modern World, Dogmatic Constitution, God's Son, Pentecost Sunday, Second Vatican Council, Blessed Sacrament, Roman Catholic, Hail Mary, Virgin Mary, Acts of the Apostles, Read Luke New!
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- The Idea of the Holy by R. Otto on page 29, and Back Matter
- Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis De Sales on page 39, and Back Matter
- Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum by Catholic Church in Back Matter
- Catechism of the Catholic Church by Libreria Editrice Vaticana on page 163
- Quotations for All Occasions by Tony Castle in Back Matter
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- Righteous Religion: Unmasking the Illusions of Fundamentalism and Authoritarian Catholicism (Religion, Ministry, and Pastoral Care) by Kathleen Ritter in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Questions of Faith; A Workbook Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Michael Amodei in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Before "I Do": Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage by Anthony J. Garascia on page 23, and Back Matter
- Keeping Your Kids Catholic: It May Seem Impossible But It Can Be Done by Bert Ghezzi on page 51
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