Catechism of the Catholic Church

English

Series: Catholic Education Resources - Secondary Ser.

ISBN: 0385479670

EAN: 9780385479677

Category: Religion / Christianity / Catechisms

Publisher: Doubleday Religious Publishing Group, The

Release Date: 04/30/1995

Synopsis: Here it is -- the first new Catechism of the Catholic Churchin more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholic throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means instruction) that will serve asthestandarad for all future catechisms. The Catechismdraws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lords Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Churchoffers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. Here is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation. The Catechism of the Catholic Churchis, as Pope John Paul II calls it, a special gift.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.54 inches

Width: 1.65 inches

Length: 6.73 inches

Weight: 19.58 oz

Pages: 864