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A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe [Paperback]

Joe Paprocki DMin (Author), Doug Hall (Illustrator)
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August 1, 2008

Nail down the facts, tear down the barriers!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is over nine hundred pages long, so it comes as no surprise that many Catholics think of their faith as complex—and certainly too complex to share with others! A Well-Built Faith—cleverly developed around a construction theme—makes it easy and flat-out fun for any Catholic to know what they believe and to feel confident in sharing those beliefs with others.
The eighteen-chapter book—at times profound, at times humorous, always practical—follows the structure of the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer). Taking otherwise difficult topics about the Catholic faith and making them accessible and relevant to the lives of average Catholics, acclaimed author and teacher Joe Paprocki does so in a way that never compromises the rich depth of Catholic teaching and tradition.
From the Trinity to the seven sacraments, from the Ten Commandments to the Lord’s Prayer, A Well-Built Faith will help Catholics nail down the facts of the faith and tear down the barriers keeping them from sharing their beliefs with others.


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From catechists to people in the pew, this book makes it easy for Catholics to know and share their faith.

Catholics often think of their faith as being very
complex, and given the length of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (over 900 pages!), they have a point. Catholics struggling to comprehend their faith are understandably reluctant to share it with others.

A Well-Built Faith—creatively developed around a construction theme—makes it easy for Catholics to
know what they believe and to feel confident in
sharing those beliefs with others.
The eighteen-chapter book—at times profound, at
times humorous, always practical—follows the
structure of the four pillars of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and
Prayer). Taking otherwise complex topics about the Catholic faith and making them accessible and relevant
to the lives of average Catholics, A Well-Built Faith
does so in a way that never compromises the rich
depth of Catholic teaching and tradition.

Also available by Joe Paprocki:
The Catechist’s Toolbox
World Rights
ISBN-13: 978-0-8294-2451-5  
7" x 9" • Pb • 148 pages • $9.95

The Catechist’s Toolbox Leader Guide
World Rights
ISBN-13: 978-0-8294-2724-0  
7" x 9" • Pb • 48 pages • $2.95


 

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Nail down the facts,
tear down the barriers!

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is over nine hundred pages long, so it comes as no surprise that many Catholics think of their faith as complex—and certainly too complex to share with others! A Well-Built Faith—cleverly developed around a construction theme—makes it easy and flat-out fun for any Catholic to know what they believe and to feel confident in sharing those beliefs with others.
The eighteen-chapter book—at times profound, at times humorous, always practical—follows the structure of the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer). Taking otherwise difficult topics about the Catholic faith and making them accessible and relevant to the lives of average Catholics, acclaimed author and teacher Joe Paprocki does so in a way that never compromises the rich depth of Catholic teaching and tradition.
From the Trinity to the seven sacraments, from the Ten Commandments to the Lord’s Prayer, A Well-Built Faith will help Catholics nail down the facts of the faith and tear down the barriers keeping them from sharing their beliefs with others.

Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press in Chicago. Joe has over twenty-five years of experience in pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He is the author of numerous books on pastoral ministry and catechesis, including the best sellers God’s Library and The Catechist’s Toolbox. Currently an eighth-grade catechist, Joe blogs about his catechetical experiences at www.catechistsjourney.com.

 

Nail down the facts,
tear down the barriers!

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is over nine hundred pages long, so it comes as no surprise that many Catholics think of their faith as complex—and certainly too complex to share with others! A Well-Built Faith—cleverly developed around a construction theme—makes it easy and flat-out fun for any Catholic to know what they believe and to feel confident in sharing those beliefs with others.
The eighteen-chapter book—at times profound, at times humorous, always practical—follows the structure of the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer). Taking otherwise difficult topics about the Catholic faith and making them accessible and relevant to the lives of average Catholics, acclaimed author and teacher Joe Paprocki does so in a way that never compromises the rich depth of Catholic teaching and tradition.
From the Trinity to the seven sacraments, from the Ten Commandments to the Lord’s Prayer, A Well-Built Faith will help Catholics nail down the facts of the faith and tear down the barriers keeping them from sharing their beliefs with others.
Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press in Chicago. Joe has over twenty-five years of experience in pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He is the author of numerous books on pastoral ministry and catechesis, including the best sellers God’s Library and The Catechist’s Toolbox. Currently an eighth-grade catechist, Joe blogs about his catechetical experiences at www.catechistsjourney.com.

 


Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Loyola Press; First Edition, First edition (August 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0829427570
  • ISBN-13: 978-0829427578
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press. He has 30 years of experience in ministry and has taught at the high school, college, and general-adult levels. He is the author of several books, including the best sellers The Catechist's Toolbox and A Well-Built Faith. His latest book, The Bible Blueprint: A Catholic's Guide to Understanding and Embracing God's Word, was released in August 2009 and is available in English and Spanish. Joe, who is currently an eighth-grade catechist, blogs about his catechetical experiences at www.catechistsjourney.com.

 

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!, September 18, 2008
This review is from: A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe (Paperback)
New catechists are always looking for material to help them understand the teachings of the church. Joe Paprocki provides explanations, scripture and prayer to help the everyday Catholic find the answers they need to live their traditions and share their faith. The cartoons, stories and jokes are great, too!
I have 127 catechists and bought each one a book! Thanks, Joe!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource!, September 29, 2008
This review is from: A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe (Paperback)
This book was quite enjoyable. I especially like the fact that the book helps people see how their faith relates to their everyday life. I just placed an order for our adult faith formation group.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe, February 24, 2009
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The BEST Book I have ever learned from and read on the pillars of the Catholic Church. Very easy to read and understand with updated humor and real application.
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