The People's Catechism: Catholic Faith for Adults

by Michael Leach, Patrick J. Brennan, Raymond A. Lucker

Book Overview

An accessible introduction to some of the major themes of Catholic faith. This volume is organized in four parts--faith, sacraments, morals, and prayer. Each section features several chapters that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824514661
• ISBN13: 9780824514662
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Crossroad Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Applies Bible Teaching To Real Life

This is an intense book! I personally felt a need to read it slowly over a long period of time as there was much to savor here. The subject matter also lends itself to discussion--I think it would make a very good source text for a discussion group or a retreat.This book, like the Catechism of the Catholic Church, is divided into 4 sections: faith, sacraments, morals, and prayer. Each of the 4 sections is written by a different author (or team of authors).The book's 40 chapters also share a common organization--each begins with a quote from scripture, follows with an essay on the relevance of the biblical teaching in the real world, then challenges the reader to put his or her faith into action, and concludes with a section on prayer.The choices from scripture are relevant. The essays are clear, contemporary, and meaningful. There is a strong thread throughout the text on the importance of the Christian community and the need to apply the faith to every day living.The calls to action issue blunt challenges. For example, the reader is asked: if someone wished to persecute Christians, would they have enough evidence to convict you?