The Christian Faith In The Doctrinal Documents Of The Catholic Church

At head of title: J. Neuner, J. Dupuis. Table of Contents: Symbols and professions of faith - Revelation and faith - Tradition and scripture - The triune God - Humankind and the world - Original justice and fall - Jesus Christ the saviour - The mother of the saviour - The church - The church and the churches - The church and world religions - The church and the missions - Christian worship or liturgy - On the cult of saints and sacred images - The Sacraments of the church - Baptism and Confirmation - The Eucharist - Reconciliation and the anointing of the sick - Indulgences - Order - Matrimony - The life of grace - Principles of Christian life == The social doctrine of the church - Sexual order and respect for life.

The documents of the faith through 1995 in handy reference format. Hardbound.

The documents of the faith through 1995 in handy reference format. Hardbound.

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.

This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work. This new edition brings the anthology up-to-date with a new section looking at issues facing the twenty-first century churches.