This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults Paperback – September 1, 1998

As a catechist, this book makes more sense to use for RCIA than the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults. The discussion questions are way easier to understand in this book. When I tried to answer the questions in the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults, you need a degree in theology to even understand the questions. This RCIA book is way more succinct, to the point, and easier to understand than the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults--without dumbing down RCIA.

Michael Pennock, in this revised edition, takes the numbered articles of the Catholic Catechism and explains each point in a clear, succinct manner,using language that is understood by ordinary Catholics. Those who have had little opportunity to study theology can make sense of the doctrines and traditions of the Church and raise pertinent questions for clarification. I find it an invaluable teaching resource for adult Catholics from all walks of life, especially teachers, pastoral assistants and catechists.

This is a wonderful book that was received in excellent condition. I am part of a study group doing distance learning on the catechism. This book serves as the textbook for the class. The book is organized and the author does an excellent job of explaining our beliefs. He supports his explanations with references from the Bible, the CCC and other important documents. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to explore and understand the Catholic faith at a deeper level.

There are moments in this book that are thoughtful and considered. And there are other moments that range from the sweepingly general to the bluntly propagandistic. I am reading this book as a part of an RCIA program offered through my church. In this regard, the book does give a good general overview of the Catholic Churches stance on any number of spiritual & secular issues. But it's value begins and ends there. I would not buy this book. I prefer writing that is more intellectual and critical in it's approach. For the thinking "seeker" I would recommend Richard Rohr's "Why Be Catholic?" It offers a far more engaging discourse on the tenets of Catholicism than this book. This book? I would skip.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is a great study on Catholic Doctrine. I would encourage anyone that would wants to learn more about the Catholic faith to read this book. It is very informative and a easy read.

We have been using Fr. Pennock's book as the basis of our Adult Faith Formation/RCIA for a number of years. It provides excellent stories that capture the essence of each chapter and plain English, making it easy for non-Catholics to understand.The questions at the end of each chapter help to focus discussions that deepen awareness and develop the faith perspective of all who use it.Even as a textbook for individuals, this excellent book nurtures those who use it in the faith of the Catholic Church.I recommend it highly

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Much more readable than the official Catechism of the Catholic Church. This book references the CCC a lot, and has the imprimatur, so you're getting a solid exposition of what the Church teaches here. A good reference for adult faith formation and RCIA classes.

Different edition to the one pictured. The version pictured was the 2007 revision, which is the one I actually wanted. The one that I received was the 2005 version. I am sure there isn't much difference, but I was basing it on a copy I had seen elsewhere, so I was disappointed when it came.