This Is Our Church

by Michael Francis Pennock

Book Overview

(? 2013) The Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found that this catechetical high school text is in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594711690
• ISBN13: 9781594711695
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Ave Maria Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Basic text for group discussion

I found this to be an excellent introductory text for use in both CCD classes and RCIA gatherings. I have used it for several years. Rewrites and newer editions have proven to be equally satisfactory. It is footnoted and referenced, uncomplicated but thorough in examination of basic doctrine. It does prompt discussion with the questions at the close of each chapter. The reader is treated with respect without expectations that they be theologians. It worked well for High School students as well as adult groups.

Church History

I haven't finished reading this book, but I know that I will. Pennock writes in an easy style that is uncomplicated and captivating. I purchased this book as an aid to a class I had been taking. I have skipped around and found it informative. It includes a Catholic Handbook for Faith, Scripture Index, Glossary of selected terms and each chapter has a summary, reflection, & review and discussion questions.

This is our church: by Pennock

The text is very exciting to read. It is an historical survey of the history of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, is very sketchy and requires that you do some research to fill in the gaps. Very enjoyable reading with or without the research!