Pleased to announce...

The release of our latest book: The Mini-Catechism -388 Fundamental Questions and Answers on the Catholic Faith.

Originally approved by the Archbishops of England and Wales, The Penny Catechism has now been revised in light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, American edition, issued in 1994.

Most of the revisions are in the form of additional questions and answers, especially in those sections concerning Divine Revelation and the Sacraments. Some revisions were made to conform to the terminology used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Others are simply changes to American terminology from the British terminology of earlier editions of The Penny Catechism.

This is a perfect book for missionary work, prison ministry, and apologetics. The classic question and answer format is a great way to learn Catholic doctrine. This is an official catechism with new imprimatur.

The Mini-Catechism is a concise summary of Catholic doctrine, fitting neatly in purse or pocket.!

From "Initiatives"

National Center for the Laity quotes and makes mention of Russell Shaw's Catholic Laity in the Mission of the Church in their September newsletter, "Initiatives". (here's the link, see page 2 in the On Vocations article)

A personal vocation "is not the same as planning and organizing a career", notes Shaw.

I do heartily recommend (notwithstanding my obvious bias) reading the chapter (I think it is Chapter 7) in this book on personal vocation. It is one of the best explanations I have read-especially for young people-on the topic.