The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. And, because of its interfaith openness, it relates to readers far beyond the borders of Catholicism. About the Book Requiring more than seven years of research, nine complete redrafts, and more than 84,000 changes, the new Catechism conveys the Church's essential teachings clearly, concisely, and in a way that speaks directly to practicing Catholics.
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