This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special introduction to the four parts of the Catechism, and specific advice on how to use theCatechism. Ratzinger and Schonborn illuminate the Catechism's teaching on faith, morals, prayer and sacraments, and how a Catholic lives those teachings in today's world.
Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, was for over two decades The Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under Pope John Paul II. He is the author of Spirit of the Liturgy, Salt of the Earth, Introduction to Christianity, God and the World, Milestones, Called to Communion, God Is Near Us, and many other works published by Ignatius Press.
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INTRO TO THE CATECHISM OF THE
Format: Paperback
Pages: 97
Product Weight: 0.41 lbs
Author: Schonborn, Christoph Cardinal
Author: Benedict XVI
Publication Date: 1994-06-01
Language: English
Publisher: IGNATIUS PR
Dewey Decimal Classification: 238.2
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780898704853
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