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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Catholic Catechism

Author David I Fulton , Mary DeTurris Poust
Release Date: 2008/03/01
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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® to Understanding Catholicism, Third Edition

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Copyright
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents at a Glance
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Introduction
  8. Part 1: Decoding the Catechism
    1. 1 Not Your Grandmother’s Catechism
      1. What Catechism Is, and Is Not
      2. A New Approach
      3. Understanding Catechesis
      4. What’s in It for You?
      5. It’s Not as Scary as It Looks
        1. Pop Quiz
        2. Survey Says …
    2. 2 A Little History, Please
      1. Catechism 101
      2. Theology Degree Not Required
      3. In the Beginning
      4. Getting Started
        1. How to Use It
        2. Extra Resources
        3. The Next Step
  9. Part 2: A Profession of Faith
    1. 3 Why We Believe
      1. The Desire to Know God
      2. God Meets Man—and Woman
        1. God’s Plan Revealed!
        2. Isn’t That Divine?
        3. Is All This in the Bible?
      3. Responding to Transcendent Love
    2. 4 God the Father
      1. Two Creeds, One Message
      2. What’s in a Name?
      3. Understanding the Trinity
        1. Father and Son
        2. Everlasting Spirit
        3. Spirit of Controversy
        4. The Trio of One
    3. 5 Opposing Forces
      1. How Did We End Up Here?
      2. Good, Bad, and Evil
      3. What Are Angels?
      4. Why Me?
      5. Original Sin
        1. How Is Sin Possible?
        2. Satan’s Legacy
    4. 6 Son of God Is Born
      1. God Becomes Man
        1. He Is the Christ, and the Messiah
        2. Son of God
        3. Lord of Lords
        4. The Incarnation
        5. He Is Body and Soul
      2. Hail Mary, Full of Grace
        1. The Immaculate Conception
        2. A Virgin Birth
        3. Mother to Us All
    5. 7 The Journey of Jesus Christ
      1. The Meaning of His Life
      2. Birth and Baptism
      3. Temptation in the Desert
      4. Signs and Wonders
      5. Transfiguration
      6. Agony and Death
      7. Resurrection and Ascension
    6. 8 Spirit of God
      1. Who Is the Holy Spirit?
        1. Signs of the Spirit
        2. The Spirit at Work
      2. Pentecost
      3. The Spirit in the Church Today
    7. 9 The Holy Catholic Church
      1. Mission Possible
      2. People of God
      3. The Church’s Role
      4. What About Everyone Else?
        1. Other Christians
        2. Non-Christians
        3. Are Only Catholics Saved?
      5. The Pope and Bishops
      6. Calling All Faithful
        1. Lay Men and Women
        2. Consecrated Life
        3. Religious Vocations
    8. 10 A Potpourri of Piety
      1. Communion of Saints
      2. How Does Mary Help?
      3. The Power to Forgive Sins
      4. Life Everlasting
        1. Resurrection of the Body
        2. Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
        3. The Final Judgment
        4. New Hope
  10. Part 3: A Mystery Not Meant to Be Solved
    1. 11 Mass: It’s Not Just for Sundays
      1. What Is Liturgy?
        1. On Earth as It Is in Heaven
        2. Signs and Symbols
        3. Words and Actions
        4. Making Music
        5. Sacred Images
      2. A Church for All Seasons
        1. The Liturgical Year
        2. Liturgy of the Hours
        3. Location, Location, Location
    2. 12 Sacraments of Initiation
      1. I Baptize Thee …
        1. Water, Water, Everywhere
        2. Rite of Baptism
        3. Anyone, Any Time
        4. Baptismal Benefits
      2. Sacrament of Confirmation
        1. Sealed with the Spirit
        2. From Pentecost On
      3. Eucharist: The Greatest Mystery
        1. Last Supper, First Communion
        2. A Never-Ending Sacrifice
        3. Really, This Is My Body
    3. 13 Sacraments of Healing
      1. Understanding Confession
        1. Penance Is Not Punishment
        2. How to Repent
        3. Forgiveness Rules!
      2. Anointing of the Sick
        1. Spiritual Care of the Suffering
        2. The Who and Why of Anointing
    4. 14 Sacraments of Commitment
      1. That’s an Order
        1. The Priesthood
        2. Ordination Explanation
        3. What Are Deacons?
      2. I Now Pronounce You …
        1. What Makes Marriage Holy?
        2. Unbreakable Vows
        3. Conjugal Love
        4. Domestic Church
      3. Sacramentals and Devotions
      4. Christian Funerals
  11. Part 4: Living the Good Life
    1. 15 Morality: The Root of All Dignity
      1. Choosing Free Will
      2. The Voice in Your Head
      3. Virtue over Vice
        1. Cardinal Virtues
        2. Theological Virtues
        3. Gifts and Fruits
      4. Sin: The Sequel
    2. 16 Our Place in the World
      1. The Human Vocation
      2. Working for the Common Good
      3. Social Justice and Solidarity
      4. Moral Law
        1. Natural Law
        2. Old Law
        3. New Law
      5. Learning to Be Grace-Full
      6. Church as Mother, Teacher
    3. 17 The First Three Commandments
      1. #1: God First—No Matter What
        1. Faith, Hope, and Charity
        2. Virtue of Religion
        3. Superstition and Magic
        4. Rejecting God
      2. #2: Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
      3. #3: Keeping Holy the Sabbath
        1. Sunday Obligations
        2. For God’s Sake, Rest
    4. 18 #4: Honor Thy Father and Mother
      1. It’s a Family Affair
      2. Duties of Children and Parents
      3. Citizens of the World
        1. Authority Figures
        2. For God and Country
    5. 19 #5: You Shall Not Kill
      1. Crime and Punishment
      2. Seamless Garment
        1. Abortion
        2. Euthanasia
        3. Suicide
      3. Human Dignity
        1. In the Name of Science
        2. Respecting the Body
      4. War and Peace
    6. 20 #6: You Shall Not Commit Adultery
      1. A Primer on Catholic Sexuality
      2. Chastity Is Not a Dirty Word
        1. Offenses Against Chastity
        2. Teaching on Homosexuality
        3. Sex in Marriage
      3. Birth Control
      4. The Gift of Children
      5. On the Offense
        1. Adultery
        2. Divorce Decrees
        3. Other Serious Offenses
    7. 21 #7: You Shall Not Steal
      1. Private Property, Public Promises
      2. Care for Creation
      3. Economic Justice
        1. Right to Work
        2. Just Wage
        3. Worldwide Solidarity
      4. Loving the Poor
    8. 22 The Last Three Commandments
      1. #8: To Tell the Truth
        1. Beyond Lying
        2. Keeping Secrets
        3. Communications and Sacred Art
      2. #9: Not Lusting After Another
      3. #10: Not Keeping Up with the Joneses
        1. Banishing Greed and Envy
        2. Poverty of Spirit
        3. The Greatest Desire
  12. Part 5: Turning Toward Heaven
    1. 23 Why Do We Pray?
      1. The Old Masters of Prayer
        1. Abraham
        2. Moses
        3. David
        4. Elijah
      2. Jesus Teaches Us
      3. Mary: The New Eve
      4. Prayer Essentials
        1. Blessings and Adoration
        2. Petitions and Intercessions
        3. Thanksgiving and Praise
    2. 24 The Way of Prayer
      1. Sources of Prayer
        1. Spirit of Prayer
        2. In Communion with Mary
      2. The Rhythm of Prayer
        1. Vocal Prayer
        2. Meditation
        3. Contemplation
      3. On the Battlefield of Prayer
        1. The Enemy Within
        2. Prayer Interferences
        3. Hello? Is This Thing On?
      4. Pray Without Ceasing
    3. 25 The Prayer of All Prayers: The Our Father
      1. The Sum of Its Parts
      2. Daring to Call God “Father”
      3. The Seven Petitions
        1. Hallowed Be Thy Name
        2. Thy Kingdom Come
        3. Thy Will Be Done
        4. Give Us This Day
        5. Forgive Us Our Trespasses
        6. Lead Us Not into Temptation
        7. Deliver Us from Evil
      4. The Final Doxology
  13. Appendixes
    1. A Glossary
    2. B Additional Resources
    3. C A Treasury of Catholic Prayers
  14. About the Authors
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