We Believe...: A Survey of the Catholic Faith : Revised and Cross-Referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

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Summary: A must read for all Christians...
Review: As a non-denominational Protestant Christian with a family history in Catholicism, this book was extremely helpful in understanding true Catholocism. I realized that we both believe the same essential Christian doctrine and, for the truly faithful, we are brothers and sisters in Christ. I still dont understand or agree with some of the non-essential doctrines, but that's ok. Christianity is a matter of the heart and relationship with Jesus as revealed in the Bible - on this we both agree and that is all that matters. I think it as important if not more important for Catholics to read this book as it is for Protestants.

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Summary: The "Reader's Digest" of Catholic catechisms
Review: Fr. Lukefahr's orthodox little catechism has proved to be a valuable guide to the Faith since it was first published ten years ago. The most recent version is fully indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and includes suggestions for further reading and reflection.

The advantage of this catechism vs. others available is that it doesn't merely replicate the CCC, but rather provides details interesting to the lightly catechized or new Catholic. (Fr. Lukefahr's highly-recommended "The Catechism Handbook" is in fact an abbreviated CCC.) For instance, in the chapters on the New Testament, Fr. Lukefahr includes the findings of authentic Catholic scholarship on the identity of the evangelists and apostles but excludes fads popular in less orthodox circles.

He also explains things like the importance of the "priesthood of the faithful" without diminishing the unique role of the ordained priesthood in the life of the Church. Unfortunately, many other guides to the Faith either blur or confuse such teachings.

Much like that other master catechist Fr. Alfred McBride, Fr. Lukefahr purposely writes at a "Reader's Digest" level of sophistication. At roughly 200 pages, the book is an ideal text for an RCIA class or program of self-study.

Readers can enroll in a free "We Believe ..." home study course by "Googling" the words "Fr. Lukefahr" and "Catholic home study".

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This a great book if you're in the RCIA program and trying to learn as much as you can. I read this after I completed the RCIA program because I had so many more questions. I've read several of this author's book and this has been my favorite.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This a great book if you're in the RCIA program and trying to learn as much as you can. I read this after I completed the RCIA program because I had so many more questions. I've read several of this author's book and this has been my favorite.

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Summary: A goldmine of info!
Review: This book is a "MUST HAVE" for everyone! Catholic, non-catholic, future catholic, you name it! It's rare to come across books that pack so much information from start to finish - you'll keep this on your shelf nearby for frequent reference!

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Summary: Wonderful introduction to Catholocism!
Review: This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Catholocism for any reason. It provides clear scripture, references to the catechism and insightful illustrations to bring even more clarity to the ideas presented.