Father Mcbride S College Catechism

Especially helpful for college students facing new challenges and temptations.

Following the structure of the official Catechism, this new look at timeless teachings is intended to help families implement the teachings of the Catechism into their everyday family lives. Each section begins with reference numbers to the Catechism itself and an entertaining yet thought-provoking opening story, followed by a Catechism reflection, an application of the teaching to Catholic family life, a family prayer, and finally, a glossary of technical terms. An ideal way to stimulate reading of the Catechism as well as bring the teachings of the Faith home.

"We have always valued Father McBride's contributions to religious education. . . . Through his faith and writings he has touched the souls of thousands of people throughout this country and beyond. His work and recognition bring honor to all of us." —Rev. James Herring, O. Praem. "Fr. McBride's life is a witness to his commitment to insure that the Catholic tradition is faithfully handed on in a systematic and comprehensive fashion. —Thomas P. Walters, Ph.D., Father Alfred McBride, O. Praem has been one of the leading Catholic educators and catechists since the second Vatican Council. Perhaps most well-known for his popular Teen Catechism, Father McBride has authored more than dozen books on the faith, helping Catholics the world over learn more about the Christ and his teachings. Now, learn more about Father McBride in his own words. From his days as an adopted boy on the tough streets of Philadelphia to his time in the seminary to his early days as a Norbertine teacher to his rise to prominent and respected Catholic educator. All I Own I Owe is the engaging autobiography of Father McBride, but it also offers a look at the Catholic Church in America throughout the twentieth century and in the twenty-first: from the Catholic neighborhoods of war time Philadelphia to the implementation of Vatican II to the teaching of Christ’s Word today. Supplemented with more than twenty-full color photographs that follow the fascinating life of Father McBride.

Father McBride skillfully uses Catechism excerpts and his own unique blend of story and teaching to present the Faith to the next generation.

Father McBride's eloquent style reveals the essence of the Catechism in a way is sure to inspire a desire to know the teachings of the Faith more completely and to live them more fully.

Healing His Wounded Church exposes the "roots" of the problems in the Catholic Church, and brings fresh thinking to bear for "laying the axe" to those "roots." It is plainspoken, authentically Catholic, and rich in content. Having a vision of healing come from the spiritual journey of a common layman provides new and innovative thinking. It serves a pressing need in today's Church. Couples have been led into sinful practices in their marriages. Two generations no longer know their Faith. Few understand the spiritual life and how to pray. This formation is presented with practical simplicity for clergy and "lay apostles", as well as for couples and families. It leans heavily on John Paul II's "Theology of The Body" and teachings on family and spiritual life. There are several deeply personal "surprises" included, which are an inspiration. According to the author, Catholic Culture has run aground and must rise from the ashes of Pagan Modernism spawned in a "camp of death." The book calls for fidelity to Christ and to the teachings of his Church. Only the salve of Truth will "Heal His Wounded Church" setting us free from sin and error."

The thirty-three lessons contained in Baltimore Catechism No. 1 present the basics of the Catholic faith in a manner suitable for First Communicants through fifth graders. The Baltmore Catechism was composed at the order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore and was the standard religion text in American Catholic schools from 1885 to the late 1960s.