Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?: And 199 Other Questions from Catholic Teenagers (Revised Edition) - Softcover

Pinto, Matthew J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 096592288X ISBN 13: 9780965922883

Publisher: Ascension Press, 2004

Synopsis

This new version of Matt Pinto's popular work offers today's Catholic, young and old alike, a collection of clear and concise answers to questions about the Catholic Faith. Best of all, the 200 questions addressed by Mr. Pinto came from real Catholic teenagers from all over the United States. A well-known apologist and co-founder of the popular apologetics journal Envoy Magazine, Matt Pinto has an extensive personal background working with Catholic youth. Working for the Archdiocese of San Diego in both youth and young adult ministry, Matt developed a program of evangelization that has become a national model for success. Popular Catholic speaker and host of EWTN's youth oriented TV show Life on the Rock, Jeff Cavins says of Matt Pinto, Those who know the author are impressed with his energy and enthusiasm in his work with young people. He knows how they think and the social and spiritual situations they face. As a popular youth speaker, Matt Pinto is a master at applying the truths of the Church to the ever-changing moral and social landscape. And now he brings his energy, enthusiasm, and skills to the written page. And now St. Joseph Communications has put his work into a format that can meet teens where they are: at home, in the car, on the beach, or wherever they listen to tapes or CDs! Through his involvement in Catholic youth and young adult ministry, Matt Pinto has personally witnessed hundreds of teens and Generation Xers experience genuine conversion and surety of faith after being effectively introduced to the powerful life-changing teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. What's the secret? According to Matt, teens want clear Catholic truth, and respond most enthusiastically when the faith isn't watered down. He relates that, contrary to popular opinion among some DREs and other Catholic educators, teens don't run from the tough teachings when Catholic truth is taught with conviction. Teens are looking for a firm foundation in a changing world. The Catholic Church provides that foundation and Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? provides the kind of uncompromising answers that teens are hungry for. Matt Pinto insists that Without a firm understanding of Catholic truth, young Catholics will flounder. They will be unsure of who they are and what they stand for. But with the answers in this timely presentation, young Catholics will be equipped to embrace, explain, share and defend their faith. Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? is perfect for Confirmation class, RCIA, youth group or other religious education classes.

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About the Author

Matthew Pinto, Author of Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? and Friendly Defenders Catholic Flash Cards, Co-editor of Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer and Amazing Grace for the Catholic Heart.

From the Inside Flap

With more than 130,000 copies sold, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? is the number one book for Catholic teens. It offers today's young Catholics 200 clear and insightful answers to questions about the Catholic Faith.

This book captures the attention of teens by directly addressing their concerns, misconceptions, and challenges. The revised edition adds over 500 Bible and 800 Catechism of the Catholic Church references and has been granted an imprimatur.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ascension Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 096592288X
• ISBN 13: 9780965922883
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200