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Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition | 
| Author: U.s. Catholic Church
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
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Rating:  52 reviews
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 825
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Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.4 x 1.6
ISBN: 0385508190
Dewey Decimal Number: 238.2
EAN: 9780385508193
ASIN: 0385508190
Publication Date: March 4, 2003
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Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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 excellent quality edition for the price-large print for its size October 11, 2008
Sunnflwr
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a good product in an easy to carry size. I bought it for my son for school and several of his friends ordered one right away. It is sturdy hardback construction but not too big for his backpack.
 Great book, packaging, but too tiny texts October 4, 2008
Walter G. Gozar (QC, Metro Manila Philippines)
Every Catholic should have a copy of the Catechism. It keeps one rooted and reminded of the Truths in the Church's deposit of faith and helps serve as guide in the way we lead our everyday lives. Promulgated in 1992, matters of faith and morality are explained in the contest of today's realities and issues as we understand and encounter them.
The most important explanations and answers to one's own and other Catholics questions about his Faith are found in this comprehensive volume: Holy Tradition, real presence, doctrine of the BVM, the Paschal Mystery, etc. This CCC is the most complete and the official CCC of the Church. All other new Catechism books are (or should be) derived from this one. A bit heavy reading though. And it might take time before one finishes the entire tome and could be difficult at some portions. The language is a bit difficult especially for ordinary persons like me who have may not have had formal lessons in theology. Many words used are a bit unfamiliar. However, this should not stop anyone from reading it. A solution would be to read the Compendium or any other shorter forms of the Catechism written in simpler language. The CCC can thus be used as a "resource" or "reference" book when one wants more detailed or deeper explanation of things. Every Catholic should have at least read the CCC once as a "refresher" or introductory course.
The small-sized Doubleday printing of the 2nd edition is a handy companion to the Roman Daily Missals that provide cross references to the Catechism. It's a good copy to keep on hand for meditation or reflection purposes. (It has enough content to help in meditation.) The binding looks sturdy enough to last a long time and carry along. Convenient enough to carry around and squeeze into tiny spaces in the car.
My problem with this printed version is that the texts are too small worse with the footnotes), not at all reader-friendly. The texts are even smaller than the ones in the tiny missal I use. I can hardly see anything when I used it under subdued lighting. The publishers might have missed out some practical aspects of the Catechism's uses. If you need the Catechism for other purposes like a reference for writing or research, this printed version is a bit troublesome to use. Unlike the small missals, it doesn't stay open when you lay it out on your desk for reading. No space for writing side notes for study. Still, I purchased the copy I needed to have a copy of the Catechism (2nd edition); unfortunately, it is the only one available at Amazon when I bought it.
If not for this inconvenience and as there are many alternative copies by other publishers, I would have given it 5 stars.
 It's ok September 7, 2008
Brian D. Rollinson
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I received the book in great condition! My only complaint is that it too so long to get here (2 weeks). Due to the inflation of gas prices, I'm not that upset about it getting it so late, although, I wish it could have gotten here sooner. I would buy from this company again.
 A Good Explanation of Roman Doctrine August 29, 2008
Jordan B. Cooper (Westfield, MA)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
This Catechism clearly and thoroughly shows the teachings of the modern Roman church. If anyone wishes to learn about Catholicism, read the catechism itself rather than Protestant portrayals of Catholicism. That being said, the theology of the church is clearly in error in several points. Unlike prior tradition of the Roman church, those outside of faith in Christ are given the possibility of salvation. Protestants as well are said to be seperated brethren, though this directly contradicts the canons of Trent. Thus, the infallibility of church councils is untrue. The sections on Mariology, penance, and purgatory are in great error, though the description of the trinity is wonderful. Sadly the Roman church is very far from Biblical doctrine.
VDMA
 Exegesis of the Apostles Creed? August 10, 2008
M. P. Williams (Clemmons, NC United States)
1 out of 28 found this review helpful
How bizarre to read a 'statement of faith' based on the outline of the Apostles Creed and not the Bible. In this volume the creed appears to have taken precedence over the Bible, (except where proof-texts are needed from the Bible to force this organizations dogma). How remarkable the arrogance and how splendid the language of an organization which extorted its way into world religions through the oppression of the poor, (indulgences to build St. Marks' Cathedral), drug sales to fill its coffers, (Jesuit Black ships from Japan), wholesale killing of those who held the Bible as singly sacred, (inquisition of the original Baptists and latter reforming true Christians), and recently the abuse of likely 100's of thousands of children at the hands of pedophile priests, bishops, and cardinals. How we would do best to get back to historical Christianity and do away with the human invention of "Catholicism". Is it any wonder that Mohammed considered "Christianity" corrupt in his day and began his own religion? Now we have more corruption in yet another human religion to counter the original apostacy. What blight on humanity and disgrace to Christ Himself is this?
"If the Christians would be Christians, we would all be Christians" -Mahatma Ghandi
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