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CompendiumCatechism of the Catholic Church
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Item Number: ola19289
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About 'Compendium
of the Catechism of the Catholic Church':
In 598
questions and answers, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in
the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Like the 1992 Catechism,
the Compendium has a four-part structure and includes a section on common
prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. It is an essential tool as a
reference book, a discussion starter, or a core resource for RCIA programs.
Prepared by a commission presided by the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger 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 preparing a
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, containing a more concise and dialogic version of the same contents of Catholic faith and morals.
Sometimes referred to as the "Mini Catechism."
Quotes/Reviews:
"It will be an essential tool for youths and young adults, and the perfect companion to a youth or young adult's Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook. Catechetical leaders in high schools, colleges, and parishes will appreciate its versatility as a reference book, discussion starter, or core resource for RCIA programs."
- Crux of the News
"The sacred images, with their beauty, are also a proclamation of the Gospel and express the splendor of the Catholic truth."
- Pope Benedict XVI
"Hopefully, the Compendium will reopen an ideal dialogue between the teacher and the disciple, through an urgent series of questions, which involve the reader, encouraging him to continue in the discovery of ever new aspects of the truth of his faith. The genre of dialogue, moreover, helps to abbreviate the text notably, reducing it to the essential. This might favor the assimilation and possible memorization of the contents."
- Pope Benedict XVI
"Forty years after the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council and in the heart of the Year of the Eucharist, the compendium can be a precious aid for satisfying the hunger for truth felt by every human person of every age and condition."
- Joaquin Navarro-Valls
Softcover
Pages: 204
Language:
English
Dim: 6" x 9"
ISBN 978-1-57455-720-6 |
Compendium of the
Catechism of the Catholic Church*
©2006
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C.
*Only Available for Sales in the United States
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Developed and Approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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