Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paperback

The essential Great Catechism in question and answer format

This abridged version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church presents, in a format accessible to all, the entire doctrine of the Catholic faith and moral teaching.

"The Compendium which I present today to the universal Church is a faithful and sure synthesis of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It contains, in a concise way, all the essential and fundamental elements of the Church's faith." - Benedict XVI

A sure and universal reference point
An indispensable reference for all Christians, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will also prove to be a valuable tool for all those who wish to better understand the foundations and moral precepts of the Catholic faith.

Using a practical and lively dialogical approach, the Compendium follows the same structure as the Catechism - the profession of faith, the celebration of the Christian mystery, life in Christ and Christian prayer. The relevant reference numbers to the paragraphs of the Catechism are indicated in the margins for each question and answer.

The Pope emphasizes that "the faith is presented in a dialogical form" and that "the brevity of the answers promotes the clarity of the message."

A neat presentation, a durable book
With a rigid full-color cover, the Compendium contains

598 questions and answers
color illustrations of works from the heritage of Christian art, evoking catechetical and theological values
an appendix containing common prayers and formulas of Catholic doctrine
an analytical index
208 pages, 16 x 22 cm, softcover