Catechesi Tradendae
Catechesi Tradendae (Catechesis in Our Time) is an apostolic exhortation written by Saint John Paul II and promulgated on October 16, 1979. In this document, the Pope reflects on the importance of...
Catechetical Writings
A Catechesis on The Creed VI. The Trinity's Embrace: God's Saving Plan (A Catechesis on Salvation History)
"John Paul II has completed his Catechesis on the Creed, focusing on eternal life and the ultimate realities of human existence. This title completes John Paul II's series of Catechesis on the Creed. The...
A Catechesis on The Creed V. Theotokos: Woman, Mother, Disciple (A Catechesis on Mary, Mother of God)
This book contains the teachings imparted by John Paul II in his general audiences over a two-year period (1995-1997) on the Mother of God and the Church. In these pages, the reader will find a document of...
A Catechesis on The Creed IV. The Church: Mystery, Sacrament, Community
The fourth volume of papal catecheses on the Creed, "The Church: Mystery, Sacrament, Community," brings us closer to the institution founded by Jesus Christ on Peter twenty centuries ago.
No Pope has...
A Catechesis on The Creed III. The Spirit: Giver of Life and Love
The Pope explores the relation of the Holy Spririt to the life of the Church as a whole, to that of the individual Christian, to the sacraments, to the Church's eschatological hope, and to ministry - to...
A Catechesis on The Creed II. Jesus, Son and Savior
The Pope here takes up the mystery of Jesus Christ, Son of God and our Savior. This volume offers a complete overview of Christology. Beginning with a consideration of the mystery of sin, the Pope goes on...
A Catechesis on The Creed I. God Father and Creator
"This series of talks from the Pope's general audiences makes an ideal companion to The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Within these pages you'll find the Pope's own explanation of the Creed. In...
What is christianity? The last writings
In the Mater Ecclesiae monastery Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, stayed away from audiences, but he did not stop writing and fulfilling some commitments that served to deepen aspects that concerned him. The...
Catechetical Lectures
These 24 Lenten addresses are divided into two groups. The first contains instruction for catechumens to be baptized at Easter. The second group is addressed to the recently baptized, and focuses on Baptism...
The Great Catechesis
Addressed to teachers of Christian doctrine (bishops, priests, catechists, etc.). Presents the principal truths of the faith and defends them against pagans, Jews, and heretics, making use of both...