Catechisms category: 186 books

Does life have purpose and meaning? Why are we here? We Live: To Know, Love, and Serve God offers clear answers from Scripture and the Catechism, everyday experience, common sense, and modern science. Written in an accessible and entertaining style, this book is perfect for personal reading and group study. It discusses such topics as:

In this volume, we study the commandments and their place in modern life. Main themes: No Strange gods Keeping Holy the Lord’s Day Honoring our Parents You Shall not Kill Called to chastity Possessions, Greed, and Generosity Honesty

Com linguagem acessível, mas sem deixar de lado a profundidade mariológica, este livro nos apresenta os fundamentos e os significados dos dogmas marianos a partir da Bíblia e da tradição, através do senso dos fiéis, do magistério da Igreja e da teologia. Dogmas marianos: síntese catequético-pastoral,...

As the founder and director of the Courage and Encourage support groups, Fr. John Harvey is aware of the sensitive nature of homosexuality. With his extensive experience ministering to those with same-sex attraction, Fr. Harvey presents the Church’s teaching in an objective and pastorally-sensitive...

«Gesù vi dà la forza» è un libro illustrato per ragazzi, in particolare per i cresimandi e per coloro che stanno iniziando il percorso di preparazione al Sacramento della Confermazione. In questo libro Papa Francesco ci guida alla scoperta del valore e del significato della Cresima, attraverso alcune...

«Io amo la scuola, l’ho amata da alunno, da studente e da insegnante. E poi da vescovo». In diverse circostanze papa Francesco si è rivolto a insegnanti e studenti ricordando la prima maestra avuta a sei anni e gli incontri con la realtà scolastica a Buenos Aires, l’esperienza di don Lorenzo...

Con il «secondo annuncio» la Chiesa si rivolge a quegli adulti che hanno ricevuto una prima educazione cristiana da bambini, ma che in seguito si sono allontanati dalla fede e/o dalla pratica cristiana. Per poter «ricominciare» un cammino di fede, tali persone necessitano di essere incontrate...

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was a British Particular Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers". Spurgeon was to 19th century England what D. L Moody...

Papst Benedikts Forderung nach "Entweltlichung" bei seinem Besuch 2011 hat Deutschlands Katholiken ratlos zurückgelassen: War es ein Plädoyer zur Abschaffung der Kirchensteuer? Zu einer spirituelleren, unpolitischen Kirche? Zu einer anderen Form gesellschaftspolitischen Engagements als...

In the Large Catechism Luther set out to inculcate the centrality of the Gospel. Whether Luther is dealing with the Ten Commandments or the Lord's Supper, the dynamic of the Word of God as Gospel provides the cutting edge for what he says. The Large Catechism is a primary source for an understanding of the Christian ethos in action in Reformation Christianity.

The Catechism begins, not with a discourse on God, but with a consideration of the human heart. In our hearts we find the longing that leads to faith and we find that being with God is the only way to happiness.Main themes: The Inborn Hunger for God The Response to Revelation is Faith...

The name Jesus means “God saves.” Here we consider what that means to us personally and communally. Main themes: Jesus Christ: The Only Son of God Mary: Mother of God and Mother of the Church The Reign of God The Passion of Christ The Resurrection and the Ascension Society and Human Dignity Grace and Merit

In this volume, we examine the seven sacraments, their essential rites, and spiritual effects. Main themes: Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Holy Orders Matrimony

Pegues Catechism of the Summa Theologica answers many believers questions, relying on St.Thomas answers while explaining them in a way that is accessible to the layperson. In fact, Pegues work was so impressive that it was endorsed by Pope Benedict XV himself. A table of contents is included for easier navigation through this expansive catechism.