Dr. Ludwig Ott "This book by Dr. Ludwig Ott is a conspectus of all Dogmatic Theology and quite the most remarkable work of compression of its kind that I have encountered.  The book will appeal particularly to busy priests who are anxious to review quickly the teaching from Tradition, from the Bible, and from reason on any particular point of doctrine.  It will be specially …

This is a Pre-order item that will be avilable in late September. (English Cover Shown) In response to requests for greater appreciation of the Catechism and to meet a widespread need that emerged during the 2002 International Catechetical Congress. In 2003 the Holy Father established a special commission, presided by the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, charged with …

Mother Mary - God's Quick And Easy Way To Divine Holiness - A Marian Catechism For Everyone With A Childlike Heart Kathy Bleichrodt (Middle school through Adult)   On first glance, it would be easy to misjudge this work and dismiss it as simply a children’s storybook. But, oh what a mistake that would be! Its simple text and delightful illustrations teach profound doctrines treasured by …

This is a very special catechism for little Catholics with a full color picture accompanies every page of text. The questions-answers cover the subjects of: God, the Blessed Trinity, The Holy Angels, Man, Our Lord, Sin, Confession, Communion, Confirmation, Reward and Punishment and also contains the basic prayers for little Catholics.

Cardinal Ratzinger, one of the key persons responsible for the compilation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church , offers new insights on the catechetical character and Biblical foundation of the worldwide bestselling Catechism that has had such a positive response from ordinary Catholics across the globe. But he acknowledges that the response of many theologians and "professional …

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 …

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in Spanish. Catholics' hunger for the faith continues to grow. Pope Benedict XVI gives the Church the "food" that is seeks in the 598 questions and answers in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This 200-page volume offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the …

General Directory for Catechesis Congregation for the Clergy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops An essential companion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church , the General Directory for Catechesis provides religious educators, teachers, and catechists with a single point of reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction, for content and pedagogy, as well as for methodology. …

National Directory for Catechesis United States Conference of Catholic Bishops After years of collaboration, study, and writing, the National Directory for Catechesis is expected to be released in the spring of 2005. A companion to the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), it builds on some of the core themes of the GDC like catechesis’ relationship to evangelization and worship, and …

This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special …

A Brief Catechism for Adults is a little masterpiece designed for convert instruction. It was actually compiled from the notes of many Catholic priests who originally used the instructions from the first edition of the book with tens of thousands of converts. Thus, it represents the fruit of many minds.  For years, it was practically the standard catechism in the U.S. and Canada for …

Bishop Christoph Schönborn Bishop Schönborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church , a world-wide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the first part of the Catechism, the Creed. Schönborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Creed, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to better live the Catholic faith as expressed …

Father McBride is famous as a teacher who makes the teaching of the Church seem both simple and reasonable.  Never condescending, this book answers the questions teenagers really ask about the Faith.

The Need for a Catechism... "THE CATECHISM lays the deep foundations for the preparation of the personality of the Christian, from early infancy, when the teaching received is engraved more deeply on the mind and leaves a more lasting mark, like a seed cast on good soil, which will germinate in due time." (cf. Mt. 13, 23; Lk.8, 15) "Methods change, and that is necessary; but the catechism …

Dear Boys and Girls, God loves you more than anything else in this world. He wants to be your best friend, now and for all of eternity But do you know how to be a friend to God? This little catechism will teach you what you must believe and what you must do in order to be friends with God forever. What you need to do is study the questions and answers, trying to make them become so real to you …

This collection of official Catholic teaching on education is a rich body of work spanning almost the whole of the twentieth century, on the related themes of Catholic education and catechesis. The documents have been collated and edited with a view to enabling Catholic educators to appreciate more fully the riches of the tradition in which they exercise their vocation. It should serve as a …

This book is your concise guide to the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church.  Everything you need to know about the Faith is presented in short topical chapters, tied directly to the principles explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd Edition. Essentials of the Faith, Updated is more than a brilliant guide to the Catechism.   It's also a practical handbook for …

The Stunning Truth About Our Destiny in Christ   To share in the unending love; of the triune God is the destiny of every person. This promise of "the love. that never ends” is the quintessential Good News - the core of the Gospel and the grace that flows in the inner life of the Church.   The four. Dominican scholar-authors of this book have taken this single truth as the key to …

  Fr. Conelio Mota Ramos, OFM and Fr. Zachary Grant, OFM, Cap. To provide Secular Franciscans of the English-speaking world with a manual containing not only the text but also an explanation of their new rule, we have assembled in one handy volume: (1) the approval of the rule by Pope John Paul II and other documents which introduced the new rule; (2) the approved English translation of …