A Brief Catechism for Adults: A Complete Handbook on How to Be a Good Catholic

By William J. Cogan

Book Overview

A Brief Catechism for Adults is a little masterpiece designed for instructing converts. But it also serves as a useful handbook for lifelong Catholics who want to understand their faith more deeply. After the first edition of the book was used to catechize tens of thousands seeking to become Catholic, this second edition was revised in the light of notes made by numerous Catholic priests who had used the text. So it represents the fruit of extensive experience in teaching the Faith to converts, and for years it was practically the standard catechism in the U.S. and Canada for that purpose.This book is packed with facts and written in short, clear, question-and-answer format, accompanied by brief Scripture quotes. Using concise, ordinary language to explain profound theological and moral truths, it examines: - what we must believe and do to be saved- how to form a correct conscience- the duties of Catholic spouses and parents- common mortal sins- the interior design of a traditional Catholic church- how to pray the Rosary- popular saints' names for Baptism and Confirmation- familiar Catholic prayers- practical points for responding to common questions that arise in an unbelieving world.
A Brief Catechism for Adults is a valuable handbook for becoming a faithful Catholic -- perfect for inquirers, but excellent for cradle Catholics as well.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895554925
• ISBN13: 9780895554925
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Stripped-down catechism

What some dismiss as "antique theology" is in reality the eternal truths of the Catholic Faith. Fr. Cogan's book is a stripped-down Baltimore Catechism for adults, focusing on the basics of the Faith with a dash of family-focused pastoral guidance for good measure. It's withstood the test of time since its first edition fifty years ago, and the current version has been updated to reflect the teachings of the Second Vatican Council.

A Brief Catechism for Adults : A Complete Handbook on How to

This is an excellent book for those who profess to be Catholic and for those who wish to have a basic understanding of what Catholicism is all about.It is a small book, packed with information but not for "pseudo-intellectuals" since it presents the Church teachings without ambiguity or apology.

An excellent book for new Catholics!

This is an excellent book for people who are converting to Catholicism or have recently converted. It's even a good refresher book for cradle Catholics. It has a simple format that's easy to follow and the explanations are interesting and well written. The book is very faithful to the Church. Each entry has a reference to the Bible. A great Catholic book!