Catechism of the Catholic Church

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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 as thestandarad 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 Lord's 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."

Book Details

ISBN13 9780385479677
ISBN10 0385479670
Series/Work OL349392W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Image
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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