Revised and Updated This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults provides a solid and clear presentation of the Catholic faith for adults. The material is organized in four parts to follow the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part 1, the Profession of Faith, covers the main articles of the Creed; Part 2, the Celebration of the Christian Mystery, focuses on the sacraments and liturgy and the graces that emanate from the Paschal Mystery; Part 3, Life in Christ, covers the foundations of Catholic morality: moral law, grace, merit, the Beatitudes, and the Ten Commandments; Part 4, Christian Prayer, examines how Jesus modeled prayer and offers a detailed look at the petitions of the Our Father. This classic text is poised to prepare and educate a new generation of Catholics. The book communicates important doctrinal Church teachings in an engaging understandable manner. Features & Benefits Bestselling Book Updated for This Generation Accessible Tone Easy-to-Follow Follows the 4 Pillars of the Catechism The Profession of Faith The Profession of Faith takes up the major articles of the Nicene Creed, a major profession of faith of all Christians. These topics include God the Father; Jesus; the Holy Spirit; the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity; the Church; ecumenism; the Communion of Saints; Mary, the Mother of God; and human destiny. The Celebration of the Christian Mystery The Celebration of the Christian Mystery treat the important topics of Christian worship and the sacraments, the ongoing signs of the Lord’s presence, friendship, and love to us. Sacraments are vital ways to live the Christian life in the Catholic community. Life in Christ Life in Christ discusses how Christians should live and interact with others on their faith journey. Topics include the foundations of Christian moral life, Jesus’ command to love, and the Ten Commandments. Christian Prayer Christian Prayer introduces the basics of Christian prayer, a key means to traveling a path of holiness. It discusses the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, which has been called “the Gospel in miniature.” About the Author Michael Francis Pennock (1945–2009) is the author of several bestselling religion textbooks for Catholic high schools from Ave Maria Press, including Encountering Jesus in the New Testament, Your Life in Christ, and Our Catholic Faith. He also is the author of This is Our Faith, The Seeker’s Catechism, Questions from Seventh Period, and Ready for College. Pennock taught theology for more than thirty-five years, mostly at his alma mater, St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
✔ Author(s): Michael Pennock
✔ Title: This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (139 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1594718415
✔ Language: English
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