From the very first "Who are you?" to the final "What other prayers does the Church recommend?" What Catholics Believe is the ideal pocket-sized guide to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Using the popular question-and-answer format, authors Mike Aquilina and Father Kris D. Stubna explain the saving truths that Jesus taught in short, easy-to-understand-and-memorize sections that draw from both Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Examining the basics, What Catholics Believe serves as both a primer on the Faith and a readily accessible resource and reference guide. What Catholics Believe also contains sections on traditional Catholic prayers, a guide to making a good Confession, an explanation of the Mass, and more-virtually all you need to know, to understand, and to live your faith! Mike Aquilina is a prolific author in the Catholic press, the editor of New Covenant magazine, and the author or editor of several Our Sunday Visitor books including The Fathers of the Church and Weapons of the Spirit. Father Kris D. Stubna holds his doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He is the editor of The Catholic Vision of Love, the most complete chastity education program based on authoritative documents of the Church. He is also the diocesan secretary for education for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
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A great first step to explore essential Catholic beliefs,
By TFT (West Allis, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What Catholics Believe: A Pocket Catechism (Paperback)
Many Catholics (and others) would like to be better informed about the central tenets of the faith, but don't know where to turn. Some books about the Church are too obscure or idiosyncratic, too vague or too controversial--or just too boring. Well "What Catholics Believe" would be a terrific first step to get a simple, balanced overview of the essence of the faith. In the mid-1990's the Catholic Church published its first new Catechism in 400 years, an authoritative summary of beliefs and practices. But it's a far cry from the traditional school catechisms, designed for memorization with simple question and answer format. Comprising 2,865 numbered paragraphs, its very completeness can be intimidating for many. What Mike Aquilina and Fr. Kris Stubna have accomplished is nothing short of amazing. Returning to the traditional approach, they have distilled the entire Catechism down to 160 short, deceptively simple questions. The concise answers are perfect for memorization--even if you're not trying. The pocket size makes it easy to carry around so you can read it whenever you have the time. The second half of this little gem includes the most common prayers, an excellent overview of the Mass, and a guide to Reconciliation (that is, going to confession). Catholics would want to know that it's based on the 1997 Edition Typica of the Catechism, and it carries the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. I took a chance on this book, because I loved Mike Aquilina's "The Fathers of the Church" (an accessible popular overview of the first Christians, their controversies, and insights).
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VERY minimalistic,
By RR (NYC, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What Catholics Believe: A Pocket Catechism (Paperback)
Just as the title suggests this is a POCKET Catechism. Both small in physical size and content. Not suitable for study but good for quick reference.
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Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, Our Father, Virgin Mary, Catholic Church, Hail Mary, Holy Trinity, Last Supper, Mother of God, Sign of the Cross, Body of Christ, Eucharistic Prayer, God the Father, Penitential Rite New!
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commandment require, commandment teach, sixth commandment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, Our Father, Virgin Mary, Catholic Church, Hail Mary, Holy Trinity, Last Supper, Mother of God, Sign of the Cross, Body of Christ, Eucharistic Prayer, God the Father, Penitential Rite New!
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- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition by U.S. Catholic Church in Front Matter, and page 79
- Catechism of the Catholic Church by Libreria Editrice Vaticana in Front Matter, and page 79
- Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church in Front Matter, and page 79
- Living the Mysteries: A Guide for Unfinished Christians by Scott Hahn in Back Matter
- Parenting with Grace: Catholic Parent's Guide to Raising Almost Perfect Kids by Gregory K. Popcak on page 213
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