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The Sheen Catechism: 50 Lessons in Catholic Teaching This disc contains MP3s of a 50-part series of lectures on the Catholic Catechism originally recorded in 1965 by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in the privacy of his own study. A master communicator, Sheen recorded this insightful overview of the teaching of the holy Catholic Church. These talks have all been completely remastered. This is a data CD and will play on a CD MP3 player. The MP3 files c… |
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101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism: Beliefs, Practices, Customs, and Traditions $9.95 What is catechism? Why do Catholics rely on the saints? What is purgatory? 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Catholicism crystallizes these and other key components of this influential, enduring faith. Whether you’re curious about the symbolic meanings of Mass or intrigued by the deeper significance of the seven Sacraments, this book answers all your questions. Inside this compact yet comprehensive volume, you’ll also learn about: Major events that have shaped Church history The Catholic understanding of Heaven and Hell The structure of Church hierarchy The Catholic interpretation of scripture The significance of major Catholic holidays Modern-day challenges and reform movements Encompassing everything from the birth of Jesus to Vatican II and beyond, this thoughtful, engaging guide provides a wealth of indispensable information. |
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A Catholic Catechism for the Parochial and Sunday Schools of the United States $21.51 Publisher: New York: Benziger brothers Publication date: 1900 Subjects: Catholic Church Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. |
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A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion $66.45 1912. Preceded by a short history of revealed religion, from the Creation to the Present Time with questions for examination. Edited by The Rev. James J. Fox and The Rev. Thomas McMillan. This catechism follows the triple catechetical method, using each in its appropriate place. The historical outline prefixed to the catechism proper furnishes, in sufficient detail, the historic proof of Revelation and the divine institution of the Church. The first part of the catechism treats of faith and what is to be believed; the second, of the Christian rule of life, i.e., the commandments of God and of the Church; the third, of the essential means of salvation, grace and of the channels instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ for its communication. |
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A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion $37.56 1912. Preceded by a short history of revealed religion, from the Creation to the Present Time with questions for examination. Edited by The Rev. James J. Fox and The Rev. Thomas McMillan. This catechism follows the triple catechetical method, using each in its appropriate place. The historical outline prefixed to the catechism proper furnishes, in sufficient detail, the historic proof of Revelation and the divine institution of the Church. The first part of the catechism treats of faith and what is to be believed; the second, of the Christian rule of life, i.e., the commandments of God and of the Church; the third, of the essential means of salvation, grace and of the channels instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ for its communication. |
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A Concise Catechism for Catholics $7.95 The new Catechism of the Catholic Church has focused attention upon the need for Catholics to renew their understanding of the key doctrines of their faith. In this concise catechism, Fr James Tolhurst offers a clear summary of the teaching of the Catholic Church on Jesus Christ, God, the Church, the Sacraments and Moral Law, cross-referenced to the full Catechism, to the relevant biblical passages and to the Second Vatican Council. Supplementing the catechism are a rich selection of prayers and a helpful subject index. An essential book for all Catholics who wish to incorporate in their lives the teaching contained in the new Catechism, this bestseller has established itself as indispensable for schools and parishes. Invaluable for all those seeking instruction in the faith. Fr James Tohurst DD is the author of many books on the faith and teaching of the Catholic Church. |
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A Doctrinal Catechism; Wherein Divers Points Of Catholic Faith And Practice Assailed By Modern Heretics, Are Sustained By An Appeal To The Holy Scriptures, The Testimony Of The Ancient Fathers, And The Dictates Of Reason, On The Basis Of Scheffmacher’s $40.9 Stephen Keenan,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by General Books LLC |
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A Full Catechism Of The Catholic Religion $25.64 This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world’s literature. |
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A Full Catechism Of The Catholic Religion, Preceded By A Short History Of Religion From The Creation Of The World. Tr. By J. Fander $19.99 General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1863Notes: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free.Excerpt: HISTOEY OF CHEIST. 21. The world was at peace; Augustus was Emperor of Rome, and Herod, the Idumean, King of Judea (§8.), when the promise of God, and the predictions of the Prophets, were accomplished. Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Redeemer of the world, was born, in a stable at Bethlehem, of Mary, a virgin, descended from the royal family of David. His birth was announced by Angels to the shepherds at Bethlehem, and by a star to the Wise Men in the East. The cruel Herod made every eifort to discover the Divine Infant, that he might put Him to death ; but by the Lord, s command, Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus, fled with Him and His mother to Egypt, and did not return till after the death of Herod. Jesus then led a retired life at Nazareth in Galilee, was subject to His parents, and ” advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.” (Luke 2, 52.) When He was twelve years old, He went with His parents to Jerusalem to celebrate the Pasch, or Passover, and remained there three days in the temple, astonishing even the Scribes or Doctors of the Law, by His wise questions and answers. At the age of thirty, He went to the River Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. When He came out of the water, the Holy Ghost descended upon Him in the shape of a dove, and a voice came from Heaven, saying : ” This is My Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matt. 3, 17.) 22. Jesus then retired into the desert, and after having fasted and prayed there forty days and forty 21. Under what Emperor and what King was the Redeemer born ? Where, and of whom, was He boru |
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A Full Catechism of the Catholic Religion $45.95 This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world’s literature. |
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A Full Course of Instructions for the Use of Catechists; Being an Explanation of the Catechism, Entitled An Abridgement of Christian Doctrine $33.92 Publisher: Dublin; London: J. Duffy Publication date: 1881 Subjects: Catechetics — Catholic Church Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. |
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A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism $5.43 This Handbook offers practical suggestions for implementing and strengthening spiritual ecumenism, the heart of all efforts to re-unite divided Christians. It is grounded in the documents that have shaped the Catholic Church’s engagement in seeking Christian unity, those of the Second Vatican Council, as well as others such as the encyclical Ut Unum Sint and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism is written for anyone who values deeply the restoration of Christian unity, especially those responsible for promoting it at various levels of Church life. Cardinal Kasper extends a loving invitation to Christians of all traditions, encouraging them to join their Catholic brothers and sisters in prayer and action for unity. |
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A Harmony of Anglican Doctrine with the Doctrine of the Catholic and Apostolic Church of the East; Being the Longer Russian Catechism with an Append $19.99 Orthodox Eastern Church,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by General Books |
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A Short And Easy Catechism Of The Catholic Religion .. $11.75 John. [From Old Catalog] Daudet,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Nabu Press |
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Will The Catholic Church Survive ?
To state my position for those who will read this article, let me make it clear that I consider myself a Catholic.- I was born and raised as a Catholic, was educated in Catholic Schools,- and believe in The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.-
God has always been a very important part of my life, but as I started to become an adult, and make my own conclusions, there were many questions that remained unanswered, even when I asked the priests of my own schools. These questions were “not” about God, but about the Catholic Church and many of their regulations. -
I have never had any questions about my faith in God.- “HE” has always been my Savior, my Lord, my Inspiration, my companion, my Hope, and my Salvation.- He is inside my heart and my soul.-Not because anyone “forced me” these feelings,– but because this is what I chose. After I became an adult, I read and did research in many other religions, and even on “systems” that many people call “Religions”.
Religions, just like love, must come from the heart. From within the understanding and faith of a human being.- It should be an “individual feeling or trust”, that can not and “should not” be forced into another Individual.- Many chose not to believe in GOD, they decide to become “Atheists”, “Agnostics” or chose another religion. That is their right,- as free individuals who live in a free Society,– and we all “must” accept and respect that right.-
According to the customs and Laws of The Catholic Church, when a child is born, that child should be “Baptized” as a Catholic in less than 2 or 3 months. Of course, this “baby” has no saying, and is powerless as to chose which religion to follow for the rest of his (or her) life.- This is one of the “Rules” I could not understand or accept.-
When they start school, many will go to Catholic Schools.– Those who can not afford private schools, will go to public schools, but there will be Catechism Classes (to learn the Christian Doctrine) and Church every Sunday.– This is imperative to be able to have their “First Communion” at the age of 7, 8 or 9 years old. I am not against this custom, since this will teach a child what Christianity is, who and what is God, and will later in life let him decide which Religion to choose.-
As I have stated before, my problem is not with God. Every child should be “introduced” to God.- My problem is with the Laws and Regulations of the Catholic Church.-
When I read or hear about the many “horrors”, perpetuated by priests, it makes my mind “spin”.- Specially when these horrors are made to innocent children.- These children see their priests as a representative of God himself, and put all their faith in them.
The damage, not only physical but emotional caused to this child, is criminal, and “Irreversible”.- This child will never be the same.- He will even be incapable of ever believing in God again. His innocence has been betrayed, and he probably will blame God for this horror, for the rest of his (or her) life.-
And these “crimes”– which repeats itself over and over again,– could “easily” be prevented, if priests were allowed to marry, and form a family of their own.- This would help, not only to prevent rapes and abuses by priests, but would also help priests to understand the problems and tribulations of raising a family, –and at the same time,- allow them to give more realistic and honest advice to their parishioners.
The worst part, as I see it, is the knowledge of the Catholic Church,- and even the Vatican, of these horrendous crimes committed against children, or among the same priests,- and instead of reporting these crimes to the authorities, they prefer to keep everything “under the rug”,– pay millions of Dollars to buy the silence of the abused, and send the offender priest to undergo treatment, –and latter send them again to another Church or Parish, where he will continue committing the same “crimes”.-
At the same time, we must not only blame the Catholic Church for the many “Sins” and “Irregularities”.- There should also be investigations of other Religions and Sects like Christian Science, Mormons, Scientology,
Quakers, Pentecostal, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and many others.-
Some of this Sects or Religion demand “huge” amounts of money from their parishioners, for purposes not related to the Church.- Some demand that their followers refuse doctors or modern medicine, and treat their illnesses with their practices only”.- There have been many cases, where children and adults have lost their lives, because, according to their faith, God will heal them “all”.-
There have also been many Sects and Religions, where adultery, incest, marriage of very young girls with adult men is allowed, and not condemned.- And these are only the few cases that have been discovered so far.- Who knows haw many other exists, without nobody’s knowledge.-
A priest is a man like any other,- and it is extremely hard to “expect” complete “Celibacy” from a man. This is an anachronism, it is like going against human nature.- GOD created Adam and Eve, and said “Go and multiply”.- Nowhere in the Bible says that he intended priests not to marry.- As a matter of fact, of the Disciples that joined Jesus Christ,- during his short stay on this earth,- most of them were married and had a family.
This is an archaic and obsolete law,- invented by a mentally Unstable Pope, more than 1,000 years ago.- Just because he decided “To do it” .— A law that could easily “Destroy The Catholic Church”, unless it is reversed as soon as possible, and even then, it will take years to restore the damages this has caused the Catholic Faith.- There is already an enormous lack of priests, and very few young seminarists., —-and the main reason is “celibacy”.-
The world evolves with the passing of years.- We can not expect our grandchildren to dress, or dance as our grandparents did, –and here we are talking of just a few generations.– There are many laws still enforced by the Catholic Church that date more than 1,000 years ago., and that simply does not apply to the new generations.-
The Church must realize that there have been more than 300 “popes” since “San Peter”, in a period
of almost 2,000 years.-Some of these Popes were human, good and were even canonized,- while there were many others that were “criminals” in all the sense on the word.-
And let’s not even mention the age of the”Inquisition” (mostly in Spain and France), where so many innocent people died,-, just because they did not had a “cross” hanging from their necks.-
Many laws were made, changed, and changed again,– according to the wishes or
believes of each one of these many “POPES”-
Changes have to be made, and these laws should be “expedited” as soon as possible:
1) Priests should be able to marry and form a normal family.-
2) Divorce should be allowed to all -(Not just to millionaires that are
Able To obtain a Dissolution of Marriage, that can only be
Approved by the Vatican).-and takes years to obtain.
3) Approve Birth Control..- (This, in turn, would eliminate
Many Abortions, which is really a crime in the eyes of the Lord.-)
4) Women should be able to have more participation in the Church,
And even become priests.- Jesus Christ venerated women, not
Only His Sacred Mother, but also Marie Magdalene, who was a
A Prostitute “He” forgave, and just asked her to sin no more.-
5) Allow the Law of “Dying with Dignity” — for terminally ill
Patients. (God, in his immense love for his children, would not
Want to see them suffer, to no avail.-)
If the Vatican does not take the necessary steps to solve all this issues
“Immediately” (not after another 1,000 years),- The Catholic Church wil
“Eventually Dissapear ” —–from the face of the earth” !!!!!
MARCH 30TH., 2010
Catechism of the Catholic Church
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