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