Catechists

Catechesis has an essential role to play in handing on faith, writes Liam Kelly in this personable and popularly written book. In it he takes on the important subject of catechesis and emphasizes that this is not a modern invention of the Church, but that proclaiming the Good News was a mandate from Jesus himself.Kelly devotes ample attention to how faith has been handed down through the centuries, but does not limit himself to a historical perspective. Looking at the history of catechesis automatically prompts the question, Kelly says, But what about handing on faith in the parish community today? And so, in the light of that history, this book offers a model for catechesis and some pastoral, practical reflections to aid the ministry of catechesis.Written for catechists old and new, as well as priests and persons considering becoming catechists, this book will be a valuable resource. The reflection questions following each chapter ensure that it is appropriate for group discussion as well as private thought.

Here it is -- the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholic throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means "instruction") that will serve as the standarad for all future catechisms.

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. 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. Here is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is, as Pope John Paul II calls it, "a special gift."

Pope Benedict XVI gives the Church the food that it seeks in the 598 questions and answers comprising the official summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Because of the book's format, parents, pastors, teachers, principals, and catechists have a unique opportunity to dialogue with the faithful, and reinvigorate the Church's ongoing mission of evangelization and catechesis. USCC

Handbook for Today's Catholic, popular for decades, is now even more valuable. This revised and updated edition includes a new introduction, the current list of the Holy Days of Obligation observed in the United States, the prayer for vocations favored by Pope John Paul II, a new section on how to prepare for a sick call, and much more.
Handbook for Today's Catholic, Revised Edition, retains all the features of the previous edition presented in easy-to-understand language, with content divided into the following four sections: Beliefs, Practices, Prayers, and Living the Faith. Handbook for Today's Catholic, Revised Edition, is also fully indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
RCIA and parish adult faith formation groups, high school religious education classes, inquirers into the Catholic Fatih, and anyone who wants to have the essentials of Catholicism at their fingertips will welcome this affordable faith resource.

Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy , O.F.M. Cap. The fascinating world of Christian theology opened to all of us. Words like Christology and soteriology can make our eyes glaze over. But masked by those big words in theology textbooks is some fascinating stuff. The questions theologians are asking are the questions that concern every Christian. Now, Father Weinandy makes those complicated theological issues understandable to ordinary intelligent readers like you and me. Going straight to Scripture, we learn about the plan of salvation in clear language that's precise enough to satisfy the experienced theologian. And the book is faithful to the teaching of the Catholic Church - which is all too rare in theological circles. For every Christian who wants to understand Jesus and His work of Salvation better, here is an understandable introduction to the theological wisdom of the ages.

This book prompts the reader to look beneath the divisions of the Catechism's presentation of the Faith in order to grasp the vision of the three-Personed love that calls us to new life.

How do we talk with members of other religions without compromising our own Faith? Is interreligious dialog even possible?

Now ? at your fingertips ? is the biblical basis for the key Catholic teachings and customs that non-Catholics wonder about, object to, and preach against. Filled with Scripture citations to help you explain, defend, and learn more about specific Catholic beliefs and practices, A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics lists more than sixty apologetics themes in an easy-to-locate format. Designed as a pocket-size companion guide to the best-selling Where is That in the Bible?, A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics also explains how to best use Scripture when discussing your Catholic Faith. A great choice for Bible study groups!

Finally, a practical, step-by-step guide to the new evangelization! Father Robert J. Hater takes the New Evangelization from concept and theory to practical application, and shows pastoral leaders and ministers exactly how to implement it parish-wide.

In a world of facts and figures, can an intellectual have "faith"? Is it possible to believe anything the Bible says? Yes, and one man will show you how.
Amidst scientists attempts to debunk Christianity s truths and atheists assuming the Bible is a how-to-be-virtuous self-help book, bestselling author Dinesh D Souza resolves to both answer the tough questions and challenge believers as well as doubters to search for the ultimate truths about theories of origin. D Souza tackles subjects and events such as the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition, the Big Bang theory and Darwinismeverything you always pondered but never scrutinized, now placed under the proverbial microscope and studied thoroughly."