Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition

The award-winning Catechism featured in the #1 podcast—The Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz. 

This stunning, best-selling edition contains the complete and updated text of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, along with these exclusive features:

• Sources Explained: The Foundations of Faith approach introduces each section with insights that highlight the books of Sacred Scripture and writings of the Church that form the basis of the teachings found in the Catechism.
• Thematic Color Guide: An innovative color-coded design helps you visually understand how the Catechism’s four pillars are deeply interconnected.
• Section Snapshots & Key Terms: Each section opens with a high-level summary from the Catechism at a Glance chart, along with key terms from the Glossary to aid comprehension and study.
• Historical References: The only edition with a dedicated appendix featuring summaries of the major Ecumenical Councils and a timeline of key Ecclesiastical Writers whose work is referenced throughout the Catechism.

Perfect for prayer, study, or as a companion to the hit podcast, this edition is designed to help you experience the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith more deeply than ever before.

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Resource of the Year

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