Catechism of the Catholic Church

If you really want to know what the Catholic Church teaches, you don't have to listen to anyone, just look the subject up in the index of the new English language Catechism.

This Catechism contains the official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The following extracts are intended for meditation and enlightenment, and to possibly entice you into getting a copy to study.

• Praise
• Above All-Charity
• Faith
• Sacred Scripture-In Brief
• "Heal the sick..."
• Wounds to Unity
• The Relationship between Tradition and Sacred Scripture
• The Name of Jesus
• Blessing and Adoration
• Who Belongs to the Catholic Church
• Towards Unity
• Divination and Magic
• Prayer is a Vital Necessity
• Charity
• ... as we forgive those who trespass against us
• The Holy Spirit -- God's gift

All quotations are from:

Catechism of the Catholic Church
St. Paul Books & Media
ISBN 0-8198-1518-7

The English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for the United States of America is copyright 1994, United States Catholic Conference, Inc.

The version released in Great Britain is available on the Web at CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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