Exploring the Catechism (Exploring the Catechism of the Catholic Church leaflets) - Softcover

Regan, Jane; Etc.; Et Al

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081462152X ISBN 13: 9780814621523

Publisher: Liturgical Press, 1995

Synopsis

Now that the "Catechism" has arrived, how does one broach this nearly 700-page theological document? Other books attempt to summarize or comment on it, this work shows how to read it. This book is a useful tool for understanding the pastoral implications of the Catechism. The discussion of the role of the Catechism is situated within the context of contemporary catechesis and connected to core elements of this pastoral endeavour for the future. Chapters correspond with the divisions of the Catechism. They discuss applicable documents of Vatican II, examine theological insights which complement the ideas set out in the Catechism, and provide sound analysis of the text which can direct the individual's careful reading.

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Now that the Catechism has arrived, how does one broach this nearly 700-page theological document? Other books attempt to summarize the Catechism or comment on it; this work shows how to read it. Exploring the Catechism is a valuable tool for understanding the pastoral implications of the Catechism. The discussion of the role of the Catechism is situated within the context of contemporary catechesis and connected to core elements of this pastoral endeavor for the future. Chapters correspond with the divisions of the Catechism. They discuss applicable documents of Vatican II, examine theological insights which complement the ideas set out in the Catechism, and provide sound analyses which can direct readers' careful study of the text."I find Exploring the Catechism an honest and comprehensive tool. This gracefully written, well-documented book will reward the reader with accessible information and a deeper appreciation of the faith. Anyone entrusted with catechetics will want to have this book." Sisters Today

Edition details

• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081462152X
• ISBN 13: 9780814621523
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184