Basic Catechism

Presents the basic tenets of the Catholic Church in question and answer format with related scriptural quotations.

Share and pass on the faith from A to Z with this guidebook of all things totally Catholic! In this comprehensive resource, children ages 9 to 12 and the grown-ups in their lives are provided with child-appropriate and theologically-correct language based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Containing extensive information on what Catholics believe and how they live as members within the community of believers, this manual also offers readers ways to engage in the faith.

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.

Structured around the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church — creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer — this guide presents the fundamentals of the faith is a handy Q&A format. This 8th edition reflects the revised Roman Missal and incorporates Church teaching on contemporary issues.

Catholic Catechism is one of the finest catechisms ever compiled on the basic teachings of the Church. 388 questions and fact-filled answers on all important aspects of the Faith: the Apostles' Creed; the 10 Commandments; the Precepts of the Church; and the Seven Sacraments. Plus; all traditional prayers including prayers of the Mass; the books of the Bible; the mysteries of the Rosary; etc. For basic teaching; supplemental work; convert instruction; inquiry; class study; and just plain review. Impr. 128 pgs; PB

Includes bibliographical references (pages 540-542) and indexes.

Catechesis is an ancient practice of Christian disciple making that uses a simple question-and-answer format to instruct new believers and church members in the core beliefs of Christianity. To Be a Christian, by J. I. Packer and a team of other Anglican leaders, was written to renew this oft-forgotten tradition for today’s Christians. With over 360 questions and answers, plus Scripture references to support each teaching, this catechism covers the full range of Christian doctrine and life, drawing from the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and other important doctrinal summaries. Clear, concise, and conversational, this resource was written for all believers who seek to be grounded more deeply in the truth of God’s Word.