Product Description

The word catechism means “instruction”. The Catechism of the Catholic Church instructs us on the teachings of the Church. It presents “an organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine, as regards both faith and morals, in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. Its principal sources are the Sacred Scriptures, the Fathers of the Church, the liturgy, and the Church’s Magisterium” (from the Prologue).

The official Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition*, clearly spells out the Church's beliefs on:

• Love and marriage
• Children
• God, creation, humanity, life, death, and the afterlife
• Mary, the Church, the saints, and the sacraments
• And much, much more

  *The second edition is revised to conform completely with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997, the book now also includes an extensive glossary and analytical index to make it even more "user friendly." Unlike the catechism you may have used as a child, the official Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, doesn't have a question-and-answer format. Designed for lay use, it can be read from cover-to-cover or with its handy index, used as a resource to find a specific teaching on a specific topic. A "must" for every Catholic household. The official Catechism of the Catholic Church makes the perfect gift for graduation, Confirmation, birthdays, and Christmas. Having the Catechism to turn to is a great comfort when faced with questions about the faith or perhaps just trying to figure out where we stand as Catholics in today’s fast paced and often times confusing world. If you have ever needed a little guidance or questioned exactly what it means to be Catholic, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is an excellent and reliable resource.

  Measures 9" x 6".

  See also: Spanish Edition
  Catechism and Compendium Set.