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. Read more

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. Read more

Here it is -- the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in 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 the standarad for all future catechisms.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. 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. Here is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.The Catechism of the Catholic Church is, as Pope John Paul II calls it, "a special gift." Read more

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. Read more

YOUCAT is short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, which will be launched on World Youth Day. Developed with the help of young Catholics and written for high-school age people and young adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith. The appealing graphic format includes Questions-and-Answers, highly-readable commentary, summary definitions of key terms, Bible citations and inspiring and thought-provoking quotes from Saints and others in the margins. What's more, YOUCAT is keyed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, so people can go deeper. It explains: What Catholics believe and why (doctrine)How Catholics celebrate the mysteries of the faith (sacraments)How Catholics are to live (moral life)How they should pray (prayer and spirituality)The questions are direct and honest, even at times tough; the answers straightforward, relevant, and compelling. YOUCAT will likely become the "go-to" place for young people to learn the truth about the Catholic faith.Pope Benedict XVI on the YOUCAT project:"Dear young friends!Today I recommend for your reading an unusual book....Should we not attempt to translate the Catechism of the Catholic Church into the language of young people? Should we not bring its great riches into the world of today's youth? Of course, there are many differences even among the youth of today's world. And so now, under the capable direction of the Archbishop of Vienna, Christoph Cardinal Schoenborn, YOUCAT has been produced for young people. I hope that many young people will let themselves be fascinated by this book.Many people say to me: The youth of today are not interested in this. I disagree, and I am certain that I am right. The youth of today are not as superficial as some think. They want to know what life is all about....This book is exciting because it speaks of our own destiny and so deeply engages every one of use.So I invite you: Study this Catechism! That is my heartfelt desire. This catechism was not written to please you. It will not make life easy for you, because it demands of you a new life. It places before you the Gospel message as the "pearl of great value" (Mt 13:45) for which you must give everything. So I beg you: Study this Catechism with passion and perseverance. Make a sacrifice of your time for it! Study it in the quiet of your room; read it with a friend; form study groups and networks; share with each other on the Internet. By all means continue to talk with each other about your faith...." Read more

The edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church read by Fr. Mike Schmitz in The Catechism in a Year podcast.From the publisher of the popular Great Adventure Catholic Bible comes the first-ever edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the brand-new, specially designed Foundations of Faith approach!Now, everyone can learn and understand the teachings of the Catholic Faith.This version of the Catechism contains: Carefully designed pages to make the majestic truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith readable, organized, and invitingAn original and specially designed color-coded approach that helps readers understand how everything in the Catechism is connected togetherThe Catechism at a Glance Chart woven within the text to show how the Catechism is structured and where to find key teachings of the Catholic FaithHighlighted key words and visual references that help Catholics quickly identify major truths and easily find their place within the big picture of the CatechismDozens of callout boxes to highlight the books of Sacred Scripture and the writings of the Church that are the basis for the Catechism’s teachingsAn exclusive, never-before-seen appendix, “Sources from Scripture and the Church,” with a clear introduction to hundreds of sources in the CatechismThis remarkable book, formed by Holy Scripture and 2000 years of Church Doctors, scholars, and theologians, helps Catholics achieve the ultimate goal of their faithful life on earth—to know, love, and serve God to be in union with him in heaven.Understand the Catechism and the Catholic Faith like never before. Read more

When Catechism of the Catholic Church broke onto the N.Y. Times bestseller list, its astonishing success confirmed the overwhelming interest of Catholics and Protestants in understanding modern Catholicism. Has the recent openness among denominations affected Catholic teachings? In the new spirit of cooperation, is there any reason why Catholics and Protestants should remain divided?This powerful and insightful examination of the Catholic Church provides:a side-by-side comparison of Scripture with the first new worldwide Catholic catechism in 400 yearsa summary of how modern Catholicism views grace, works, and heaven24 ways the Catholic plan of salvation still stands in contrast to biblical trutha balanced overview of how the authority structure of the Roman Catholic Church compares with that of the New Testament churchan explanation of how participation in the Mass and other sacraments is inconsistent with faith in Christ as SaviorClear, accurate, significant information to know and share—The Gospel According to Rome Read more

The edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church read by Fr. Mike Schmitz in The Catechism in a Year podcast.From the publisher of the popular Great Adventure Catholic Bible comes the first-ever edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the brand-new, specially designed Foundations of Faith approach!Now, everyone can learn and understand the teachings of the Catholic Faith.This version of the Catechism contains:Carefully designed pages to make the majestic truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith readable, organized, and invitingAn original and specially designed color-coded approach that helps readers understand how everything in the Catechism is connected togetherThe Catechism at a Glance Chart woven within the text to show how the Catechism is structured and where to find key teachings of the Catholic FaithHighlighted key words and visual references that help Catholics quickly identify major truths and easily find their place within the big picture of the CatechismDozens of callout boxes to highlight the books of Sacred Scripture and the writings of the Church that are the basis for the Catechism’s teachingsAn exclusive, never-before-seen appendix, “Sources from Scripture and the Church,” with a clear introduction to hundreds of sources in the CatechismThis remarkable book, formed by Holy Scripture and 2000 years of Church Doctors, scholars, and theologians, helps Catholics achieve the ultimate goal of their faithful life on earth—to know, love, and serve God to be in union with him in heaven.Understand the Catechism and the Catholic Faith like never before. Read more

Many Catholics desire to live their faith well, but many don’t know how to do that - not because they don't know or love their faith enough, but because they have never put language to the specific role they are being asked to play within the Church.Enter charisms: the personal, supernatural graces you receive to build the Church in the unique way only you can.The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that "discernment of charisms is always necessary" and that "no charism is exempt from submission to the Church," but there has never been a comprehensive guide on how to do this (CCC 801).This practical book not only explains charisms and answers many frequently asked questions but also walks with you through the testing and post-discernment phases of the charism process.Through short, actionable, and easy-to-read chapters on each charism, you'll grow in your knowledge of them and be prepared to use and troubleshoot them as you grow in service and intimacy with God. Read more

For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church's Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Read more

Rarely does a book come along that so succinctly explains the decline of modern culture, articulates a defense of the Church's teachings, and offers a hope-filled path for building a civilization grounded in Catholic truth. In these pages, Dr. Ryan Topping does all three, pulling back the curtain on the false philosophies of the secularists and showing that in the West today the most formidable threat to freedom is not failing economies or Islam, but secularism. Our best defense, he claims, is a vibrant Catholic culture, and our best hope for creating it lies in the principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This book takes you on a masterful journey through the relevant portions of the Catechism, distilling sophisticated theological concepts into words that are simple, clear, and direct, while unpacking its core teachings on faith and morals that nurture true civilizations. In Rebuilding Catholic Culture, you'll also discover sensible ways to begin restoring Catholic culture -- right now -- in your own life and family, and in our larger communities as well: in the theater, the classroom, in our hospitals, and even in the public square. This profoundly accessible book will renew your confidence in the world-transforming character of our Creed and in the potency of our Faith to shape and redefine the culture of the West.

YOUCAT is short for Youth ; Catechism of the Catholic Church, which was launched ; on World Youth Day, 2011. Developed with the help of young ; Catholics and written for high-school age people and young ; adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, ; contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith. The ; appealing graphic format includes Questions-and-Answers, ; highly-readable commentary, summary definitions of key ; terms, Bible citations and inspiring and thought-provoking ; quotes from Saints and others in the margins. What's more, ; YOUCAT is keyed to the Catechism of the ; Catholic Church, so people can go deeper. It explains: ; What Catholics believe and why (doctrine) ; How Catholics celebrate the mysteries of the ; faith (sacraments) How Catholics are to live ; (moral life) How they should pray (prayer and ; spirituality) The questions are direct and ; honest, even at times tough; the answers straightforward, ; relevant, and compelling. YOUCAT will likely become the ; "go-to" place for young people to learn the truth ; about the Catholic faith. Illustrated. ; Read more