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The Catechism of the Catholic Church was originally published in 1992 in French, the first English edition was launched in 1994. With some amendments, the typical Latin edition was promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1997. This 1997 text is the definitive edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Integral to its composition is its four-part structure: the Creed, the Celebration of Faith, Life in Christ and Christian Prayer.
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In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, under whose authority it was promulgated, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church "is a faithful and sure synthesis of the Catechism of the Catholic Church It contains, in concise form, all the essential and fundamental elements of the Church’s faith, thus constituting, as [John Paul II] had wished, a kind of vademecum which allows believers and non-believers alike to behold the entire panorama of the Catholic faith" (Compendium Moto proprio, 2005).
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YOUCAT, short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, is a 2011 publication that aims to be an aid for youth to better understand the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The book, drafted in the form of a conversation, is intended for use by Catholic youths around the world and is available in some 25 languages. YOUCAT is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1997) and the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2005). The foreword was written by Pope Benedict XVI. Approximately 700,000 copies of YOUCAT were distributed in thirteen different languages on behalf of the Pope during World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid.
Aimed at helping readers to get the most out of YOUCAT, the YOUCAT Study Guide features 35 topics based on the catechism. Each topic has a brief introduction, short questions on YOUCAT's coverage of the topic, a section on Scripture, discussion questions, a brief reflection on the YOUCAT material covered, and a set of ideas for action. Each topic relates the material of YOUCAT in one of the four pillars of the catechism-the Creed, the Celebration of Faith, Life in Christ and Christian Prayer.
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The YOUCAT Prayer Book, helps people to live their faith and deepen their spiritual lives. The book includes modern, new prayers, along with traditional prayers, and the time-honored prayers of Holy Scripture. It also gives a lot of practical advice on how to pray: in the morning, in the evening, and in between; in sorrow or in joy. The prayer book is illustrated with many photos of young people from all over the world.
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The YOUCAT Confirmation Book provides in-depth preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. It has interesting, lively text on many spiritual topics and themes to help the student be well prepared to receive the Sacrament. It also includes many good questions throughout the book that youth ask about the faith, God, Jesus, the Church, etc., and the answers are cross referenced with either the Bible or with YOUCAT. Among the topics covered are: Why the World is Broken, Jesus-More than a Mere Man, In Search of the Holy Spirit, Prayer-Staying in Touch with God, The Church, Eucharist, Confession, the Rite of Confirmation, and more.
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The Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults, launched in 2014, is a new resource from the Irish Episcopal Conference. Designed to complement the Catechism of the Catholic Church, it is adapted for an Irish audience. See http://www.veritasbooksonline.com/irish-catholic-catechism-for-adults-2.html
for further information and resources.
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This companion Study Guide follows the layout to the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults, with each chapter providing a summary of the catechetical theme and its application to today’s culture; citations of relevant scripture passages and references to the Universal Catechism and Irish Catechism; discussion questions based on the Irish Catechism; and suggestions for further reading and study.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Craft of Catechesis by Pierrer De Cointet, Barbara Morgan and Petroc Willey is a systematic analysis not only of the content but also of the manner of transmission of content employed by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Teaching the faith in a systematic way - catechesis - is a craft and, like any craft, it requires the development of skills on the part of those who desire to excel in it. The Catechism of the Catholic Church shows catechists and others what to teach. This book examines the important issue of how to teach what is, ultimately, the Pedagogy of God.
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The Family Prayer Book the from the Irish Episcopal Conference Council for Marriage and the Family has a comprehensive collection of prayers and blessings for all occasions in family life. It is ideal for use in the family home. It can be used by both those preparing for marriage and married couples, and by individual family members or families who pray together. It offers prayers for daily use or it can be dipped into from time to time, and contains a section of prayers suitable for times of need and difficulty.
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Maelstrom of Love. The Eucharist – Source and Centre of the Sacramental Life is a book on the nature of sacrament in general, and the Eucharist, in particular, by Irish theologian, Rev. Dr. Oliver Treanor. It opens up a discussion on how the Eucharist is not just one sacrament among seven but the "font and summit" of the other six. It is an enlightening discussion on how the Eucharist is central to Christian sacramental and ecclesial existence. This is a courageous treatise on the need for a transparent and accountable sacramental practice in the life of the Church.
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The Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Joseph Ratzinger and Christoph Schönborn is written by the two people primarily charged with the project of producing a Universal Catechism for the post-Conciliar era. This short book provides a fascinating insight into the minds the Catechism's key protagonists in the aftermath of its publication in 1992.
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Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a series of four volumes corresponding to the four pillars of the Catechism. Written by the Universal Catechism's chief editor, Christoph Schönborn, each volume provides 52 brief commentaries on the content of the Catechism. They were originally written by Cardinal Schönborn for the Vienna archdiocesan newspaper.