Catechism of the catholic church second edition 2nd edition catechism of the catholic church second edition 2nd edition by us catholic church author 47 out of 5 stars 2012 ratings 1 best seller in ritual religious practices isbn 13 978 0385508193. Over 3 million copies sold essential reading for catholics of all walks of life 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 the catechism draws on the bible the mass the sacraments church tradition and teaching and the lives of saints it comes with a complete index . Revised in accordance with the official latin text promulgated by pope john paul ii this second edition of the catechism of the catholic church provides a complete summary of what all catholics around the world believe using the tradition of explaining what the church believes the creed what she celebrates the sacraments what she lives by the commandments and what she prays the lords prayer the catechism teaches catholics their faith and non catholics what the church actually . Over 3 million copies sold essential reading for catholics of all walks of lifehere 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 the catechism draws on the bible the mass the sacraments church tradition and teaching and the lives of saints