A Catholic Catechism for Adults by Michael Francis Pennock. 358 pages. Paperback. 6" x 9"
Arranged with 4 parts along the 4 pillars of the Catechism: The Profession of Faith, covering the main articles of the Creed; The Celebration of the Christian Mystery, especially focusing on the celebration of the Paschal Mystery through participation in the liturgy and sacrements; Life in Christ, covering the foundations of Christian morality: moral law, grace, merit, the Beatitudes, and the Ten Commandments; and Christian Prayer, with special attention given to the Lord's Prayer as "the gospel in miniature."
Each part is divided into chapters with personal and practical introductions and organized in the popular question-and-answer fromat. Next to each question is one or more reference to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Specifically designed for Catholic adults, for those who are new to the church, and especially for those journeying through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
