Requiring more than seven years of research, nine Complete redrafts, and more than 84,000 changes, the new Catechism conveys the Church\'s essential teachings clearly, concisely, and in a way that speaks directly to practicing Catholics.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation..
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 word Catechism means instruction - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms.
It comes with a Complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject.
The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints.
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.
Over 3 million copies sold Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life.
And, because of its interfaith openness, it relates to readers far beyond the borders of Catholicism.
Requiring more than seven years of research, nine Complete redrafts, and more than 84,000 changes, the new Catechism conveys the Church\'s essential teachings clearly, concisely, and in a way that speaks directly to practicing Catholics
