Catechism of the Catholic Church: Updated Second Edition

Deepen your understanding of the core tenets of the Catholic faith with this up-to-date second edition of the catechism. Lightweight and portable, it’s ideal for study at home or on the go, featuring:

• the 2018 revision of section 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis in accordance with the official Latin text
• universal paragraph numbers that align with all audiobooks and audio programs
• extensive glossary of terms and additional indexes

How well do you know the four pillars of Catholicism? Whether you’re an enrolled Catechumen in an OCIA program or would like a refresher on your faith, the Catechism of the Catholic Church “with the red cover” is a positive, coherent, and timeless map for the Christian’s spiritual journey toward transformation.

By explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), the Catechism not only offers answers for those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith, but also broadens the knowledge of those who already believe.

This updated second edition comes with detailed footnotes, comprehensive indexes, and cross-references for a fuller appreciation of every subject. Indexes include:

• Scripture references
• ecclesiastical documents
• authoritative writers in the tradition
• a broad range of topics

Drawing on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is the complete summary of the shared beliefs of Catholics around the world.

The U.S. Catholic Church is the nation’s largest religious body. The Catholic Church is the world’s largest Christian body, representing nearly 1.5 billion Christians around the globe.