Catechism of the Catholic Church, English Updated Edition

Description:This edition of "Catechism of the Catholic Church" is the complete official text approved by the Church and released in English in 1994. It is the first catechism in more than 400 years, featuring line-by-line explanations of every aspect of orthodox belief and "In Brief" summaries of each section. Drawing on the Bible, the Mass, the sacraments, traditions, teachings, and the lives of the saints, this book elucidates what Catholics believe, celebrate, live, and pray.      Book Details: Contributor(s): U S Catholic Church (Author) ISBN: 0385508190 EAN: 9780385508193Publisher: Doubleday BooksBinding: HardcoverPub Date: March 04, 2003Copyright Date: 1997 Physical Info: 1.62" H x 7.27" L x 4.72" W (1.42 lbs) 848 pages     Biographical Note: U.S. Catholic Church is the largest religious body in the United States and is a section of the worldwide Catholic Church, led by the Pope based in Vatican City. Jacket Description/Flap: Four centuries in the making, a monum