The Catholic Source Book contains the essential teachings and basic text of Catholic beliefs, prayers, practices and traditons. This mini-encyclopedia of the Catholic Church is filled with clear, concise and accurate information on a host of topics. This is the one Catholic reference book that every home, parish and classroom needs. The ten chapters include: * Prayers * An overview of tradition * Veneration of saints and heroes * Catholic symbols This Fourth Edition includes pertinent references to the National Directory for Catechesis, the new Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and recent papal documents.