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A Catechism (which means "instruction") is an authoritative source for learning about the Catholic Church's creeds, sacraments, commandments, and prayers. This edition of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" is the complete official text approved by the Church and released in English in 1994. It is the first catechism in more than 400 years, featuring line-by-line explanations of every aspect of orthodox belief and "In Brief" summaries of each section. A meticulous index, extensive cross-referencing, and helpful footnotes enable readers to find precise answers to particular questions with ease. Even the layout of the information on the page is designed with the reader in mind, with wide margins for those who wish to make notes.
Drawing on the Bible, the Mass, the sacraments, traditions, teachings, and the lives of the saints, this book elucidates what Catholics believe, celebrate, live, and pray. For all those interested in gaining a new or deeper understanding of the mystery of the Catholic faith, the coherent, and contemporary explanations in "Catechism of the Catholic Church" provide a complete map to the spiritual journey toward transformation.
Slightly larger than the Image mass-market edition and bound in paper-over-board, "Catechism of the Catholic Church" is a durable, attractive volume for personal use and a wonderful gift for all Catholics.
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Over 3 million copies sold Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life.
Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe.
The Catechism draws 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. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms.
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 Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.
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This edition is the complete official text approved by the Church and released in English in 1994. It is the first catechism in more than 400 years, featuring line-by-line explanations of every aspect of orthodox belief and "In Brief" summaries of each section.
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The convenient compact edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is now available in a durable hardcover version. This compact version of the Catechism includes a handy subject index that makes it perfect for educational use.
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Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.
From the Trade Paperback edition.