We Believe...: A Survey of the Catholic Faith : Revised and Cross-Referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church [Paperback]

Oscar Lukefahr (Author), Justin Rigali (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

Explores: The Bible as a Faith History; How Catholics Interpret the Bible; The Life and Teachings of Jesus; Church History/Tradition; and more. Thought-provoking activities and questions for group discussion or individual reflection are included at the end of each chapter.

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About the Author

Oscar Lukefahr, C.M. is one of America's most popular interpreters of Catholic faith and the Bible. With over 30 years of experience as a religious educator, Fr. Lukefahr is dedicated to helping people develop a clear understanding of Catholic doctrine in an enjoyable and challenging way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: Liguori Publications; Rev Sub edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892435364
• ISBN-13: 978-0892435364
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Father Oscar Lukefahr, with more than forty years experience as a religious educator, is one of America's most popular interpreters of the Catholic faith. He is the author of numerous books, preaches parish missions, and is dedicated to helping Catholics develop a clear understanding of their faith in an interesting and enjoyable manner.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource of the Catholic Faith, August 17, 1999

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This review is from: We Believe...: A Survey of the Catholic Faith : Revised and Cross-Referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Paperback)

As a life long Catholic and a product of Catholic education, I was thrilled with how much I was able to learn from this book. We Believe is a terrific resource weather you are new to the Catholic faith or if you are a life long Catholic. This book is all emcompassing as far as the biblical materials, catechism, and writings of the early fathers of our faith. It covers any issue and makes sence out of the difficult areas of faith such as the Trinity. We Believe covers so much material and explains the Catholic faith so simplistically, that anybody will benefit from reading this book. For me, it was difficult to put this book down

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A goldmine of info!, October 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: We Believe...: A Survey of the Catholic Faith : Revised and Cross-Referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Paperback)

This book is a "MUST HAVE" for everyone! Catholic, non-catholic, future catholic, you name it! It's rare to come across books that pack so much information from start to finish - you'll keep this on your shelf nearby for frequent reference!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Reader's Digest" of Catholic catechisms, December 20, 2004

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Rich Leonardi (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Believe...: A Survey of the Catholic Faith : Revised and Cross-Referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Paperback)

Fr. Lukefahr's orthodox little catechism has proved to be a valuable guide to the Faith since it was first published ten years ago. The most recent version is fully indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and includes suggestions for further reading and reflection.

The advantage of this catechism vs. others available is that it doesn't merely replicate the CCC, but rather provides details interesting to the lightly catechized or new Catholic. (Fr. Lukefahr's highly-recommended "The Catechism Handbook" is in fact an abbreviated CCC.) For instance, in the chapters on the New Testament, Fr. Lukefahr includes the findings of authentic Catholic scholarship on the identity of the evangelists and apostles but excludes fads popular in less orthodox circles.

He also explains things like the importance of the "priesthood of the faithful" without diminishing the unique role of the ordained priesthood in the life of the Church. Unfortunately, many other guides to the Faith either blur or confuse such teachings.

Much like that other master catechist Fr. Alfred McBride, Fr. Lukefahr purposely writes at a "Reader's Digest" level of sophistication. At roughly 200 pages, the book is an ideal text for an RCIA class or program of self-study.

Readers can enroll in a free "We Believe ..." home study course by "Googling" the words "Fr. Lukefahr" and "Catholic home study".