This ritual volume contains the latest translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation, plus additional sections inserted by the United States Bishops, appendices with acclamations, hymns, and songs, and the National Statutes for the Catechumenate. The format and presentation of each of the rites have been arranged for the convenience of the celebrant, with two-color printing and highly readable 14-pt. type. Stained page edges and an elegant gold-stamped red cloth cover help to make this a beautiful book as well as a useful one.

This vibrant prayer book is designed for those preparing for or having recently received the sacrament of confirmation. Prayers, poetry, prose, and other inspirational texts are grouped around themes related to the Confirmation rite: the community’s invocation of the Holy Spirit, the bishop’s presence, renewal of baptismal vows, laying on of hands, anointing with chrism, intercession for the community and the world, and sending forth to mission. It is a wonderful tool for the newly confirmed in their own personal reflection and growth, as well as an inspiration for their new role in the faith of the community.

This best-selling book has been a practical and spiritually enriching formational resource for years, and is now newly updated! In addition to the content users valued in the last three editions, this fourth edition now gives particular emphasis to the differences between sponsoring a candidate and sponsoring a catechumen.

This best-selling book has been a practical and spiritually enriching formational resource for years, and is now newly updated! In addition to the content users valued in the last three editions, this fourth edition now gives particular emphasis to the differences between sponsoring a candidate and sponsoring a catechumen.

The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults is an adaptation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and it is presented to Catholics of the United States in the hope that it will be an aid and a guide for deepening faith. Intended as a resource for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and for the ongoing catechesis of adults, it will also be of interest for those who wish to become acquainted with Catholicism. For the faithful, it can also serve as an invitation to continue growing in the understanding of Jesus Christ and his saving love for all people.

This second edition of the Catechism has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997 and the 2018 revision of no. 2267 by Pope Francis. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature an analytical index translated from the Latin text and a glossary of terms. This volume contains the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.

The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), the Catechism offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.

This second edition of the Catechism has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997 and the 2018 revision of no. 2267 by Pope Francis. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature an analytical index translated from the Latin text and a glossary of terms. This volume contains the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.

The Pocket Catechism is a handy, portable compendium of essential Catholic teachings. This booklet, now beautifully illustrated in full color, provides answers about the essentials of the Catholic faith to all who are seeking religious truth. Written by Redemptorist Father A. Lodders, C.Ss.R., in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format, this book will aid parents, children, and teachers in understanding and deepening their faith.