The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Catholic Catechism
Operating instructions for being a Catholic.\ The Catechism is an amazing collection of Church teachings and rules that cover everything from the basics, like honoring God, to more unusual subjects, such as paying just wages and respecting animals. Perfect for students, lay teachers, Catholics, and readers of other faiths, this guide is the key to understanding the daily life of Catholics and gives readers an appreciation for what Catholics believe.\ ? Provides information and explanations...
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Operating instructions for being a Catholic. The Catechism is an amazing collection of Church teachings and rules that cover everything from the basics, like honoring God, to more unusual subjects, such as paying just wages and respecting animals. Perfect for students, lay teachers, Catholics, and readers of other faiths, this guide is the key to understanding the daily life of Catholics and gives readers an appreciation for what Catholics believe. ? Provides information and explanations without a conservative or liberal slant ? Co-author is a clergyperson expert on the teachings of the Catechism ? Companion volume to The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Understanding Catholicism, Third Edition
Decoding the Catechism 1Not Your Grandmother's Catechism 3What Catechism Is, and Is Not 4A New Approach 6Understanding Catechesis 6What's in It for You? 7It's Not as Scary as It Looks 8Pop Quiz 9Survey Says 11A Little History, Please 13Catechism 101 14Theology Degree Not Required 15In the Beginning 16Getting Started 17How to Use It 17Extra Resources 18The Next Step 18A Profession of Faith 21Why We Believe 23The Desire to Know God 24God Meets Man-and Woman 25God's Plan Revealed! 26Isn't That Divine? 27Is All This in the Bible? 28Responding to Transcendent Love 29God the Father 31Two Creeds, One Message 31What's in a Name? 35Understanding the Trinity 36Father and Son 37Everlasting Spirit 37Spirit of Controversy 38The Trio of One 38Opposing Forces 41How Did We End Up Here? 42Good, Bad, and Evil 43What Are Angels? 44Why Me? 45Original Sin 46How Is Sin Possible? 47Satan's Legacy 48Son of God Is Born 51God Becomes Man 52He Is the Christ, and the Messiah 53Son of God 54Lord of Lords 55The Incarnation 56He Is Body and Soul 57Hail Mary, Full of Grace 57The Immaculate Conception 58A Virgin Birth 59Mother to Us All 60The Journey of Jesus Christ 63The Meaning of His Life 64Birth and Baptism 64Temptation in the Desert 67Signs and Wonders 68Transfiguration 69Agony and Death 70Resurrection and Ascension 72Spirit of God 75Who Is the Holy Spirit? 76Signs of the Spirit 77The Spirit at Work 78Pentecost 80The Spirit in the Church Today 82The Holy Catholic Church 83Mission Possible 84People of God 85The Church's Role 86What About Everyone Else? 86Other Christians 88Non-Christians 88Are Only Catholics Saved? 89The Pope and Bishops 89Calling All Faithful 90Lay Men and Women 90Consecrated Life 91Religious Vocations 93A Potpourri of Piety 95Communion of Saints 96How Does Mary Help? 97The Power to Forgive Sins 99Life Everlasting 99Resurrection of the Body 100Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory 101The Final Judgment 102New Hope 103A Mystery Not Meant to Be Solved 105Mass: It's Not Just for Sundays 107What Is Liturgy? 108On Earth as It Is in Heaven 109Signs and Symbols 110Words and Actions 111Making Music 112Sacred Images 112A Church for All Seasons 113The Liturgical Year 114Liturgy of the Hours 114Location, Location, Location 115Sacraments of Initiation 119I Baptize Thee 120Water, Water, Everywhere 120Rite of Baptism 121Anyone, Any Time 123Baptismal Benefits 124Sacrament of Confirmation 125Sealed with the Spirit 126From Pentecost On 126Eucharist: The Greatest Mystery 127Last Supper, First Communion 129A Never-Ending Sacrifice 130Really, This Is My Body 132Sacraments of Healing 135Understanding Confession 136Penance Is Not Punishment 137How to Repent 138Forgiveness Rules! 141Anointing of the Sick 142Spiritual Care of the Suffering 142The Who and Why of Anointing 143Sacraments of Commitment 147That's an Order 148The Priesthood 148Ordination Explanation 149What Are Deacons? 151I Now Pronounce You 152What Makes Marriage Holy? 153Unbreakable Vows 154Conjugal Love 156Domestic Church 157Sacramentals and Devotions 158Christian Funerals 159Living the Good Life 161Morality: The Root of All Dignity 163Choosing Free Will 164The Voice in Your Head 166Virtue over Vice 167Cardinal Virtues 167Theological Virtues 168Gifts and Fruits 169Sin: The Sequel 169Our Place in the World 173The Human Vocation 174Working for the Common Good 175Social Justice and Solidarity 176Moral Law 177Natural Law 178Old Law 179New Law 180Learning to Be Grace-Full 181Church as Mother, Teacher 182The First Three Commandments 185God First-No Matter What 186Faith, Hope, and Charity 187Virtue of Religion 188Superstition and Magic 189Rejecting God 190Taking the Lord's Name in Vain 191Keeping Holy the Sabbath 192Sunday Obligations 193For God's Sake, Rest 193Honor Thy Father and Mother 195It's a Family Affair 196Duties of Children and Parents 198Citizens of the World 199Authority Figures 199For God and Country 200You Shall Not Kill 203Crime and Punishment 204Seamless Garment 205Abortion 206Euthanasia 207Suicide 208Human Dignity 209In the Name of Science 209Respecting the Body 210War and Peace 211You Shall Not Commit Adultery 215A Primer on Catholic Sexuality 216Chastity Is Not a Dirty Word 217Offenses Against Chastity 219Teaching on Homosexuality 220Sex in Marriage 221Birth Control 222The Gift of Children 224On the Offense 224Adultery 224Divorce Decrees 225Other Serious Offenses 226You Shall Not Steal 229Private Property, Public Promises 230Care for Creation 232Economic Justice 233Right to Work 233Just Wage 234Worldwide Solidarity 235Loving the Poor 235The Last Three Commandments 237To Tell the Truth 238Beyond Lying 239Keeping Secrets 240Communications and Sacred Art 240Not Lusting After Another 241Not Keeping Up with the Joneses 242Banishing Greed and Envy 242Poverty of Spirit 243The Greatest Desire 243Turning Toward Heaven 245Why Do We Pray? 247The Old Masters of Prayer 248Abraham 248Moses 249David 249Elijah 250Jesus Teaches Us 251Mary: The New Eve 252Prayer Essentials 253Blessings and Adoration 253Petitions and Intercessions 254Thanksgiving and Praise 254The Way of Prayer 257Sources of Prayer 258Spirit of Prayer 258In Communion with Mary 259The Rhythm of Prayer 259Vocal Prayer 260Meditation 261Contemplation 261On the Battlefield of Prayer 261The Enemy Within 261Prayer Interferences 262Hello? Is This Thing On? 263Pray Without Ceasing 263The Prayer of All Prayers: The Our Father 265The Sum of Its Parts 266Daring to Call God "Father" 267The Seven Petitions 267Hallowed Be Thy Name 268Thy Kingdom Come 268Thy Will Be Done 268Give Us This Day 269Forgive Us Our Trespasses 269Lead Us Not into Temptation 270Deliver Us from Evil 270The Final Doxology 270AppendixesGlossary 273Additional Resources 281A Treasury of Catholic Prayers 285Index 297
