Many Catholics have read the Bible, or at least part of it, at some point during their lives. And this is to be expected. After all, it is the most important book in the Catholic Church! It contains the story of our salvation and reveals the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

However, there is another remarkable book that often goes unnoticed—the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Though it is the 2nd most important book in the Church, many Catholics have never read it and see it more as a reference book than something they should sit down and read. Is this a fair assumption or are many Catholics missing out on an invaluable gift from God?

30 years ago, St. John Paul II approved a book containing the newest official presentation of the Catholic Church’s teachings in more than 400 years. Drawing from 2,000 years of Church history, the writings of over 50 saints, and almost every book of the Bible, a group of Cardinals and bishops spent 5 years ensuring that it faithfully recorded God's Divine Revelation while presenting all Catholics with a single text to understand what the Universal Church believes.

This book was the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The Catechism is a magnificent work of the Catholic Church that draws all of its wisdom from the Word of God and Sacred Tradition. By reading it, Catholics gain access to the key truths of the Catholic Faith, the essentials of Catholic belief, all in one place.

Understanding what we believe and why has the power to transform our lives as we no longer go through the motions but discover how to live out God’s plan of sheer goodness for our lives.

The Catechism is organized according to 4 pillars, or parts, that each answer foundational questions about the Catholic Faith and human existence. They present what the Catholic Church believes and how individual Catholics are called to live, worship, and pray on earth to spend eternity with God in heaven.

Click to expand the 4 pillars below to discover what wisdom they contain and why this timeless knowledge is essential for Catholics to read and understand.

Despite the potential that this foundational document has to transform the depth of our Faith, many Catholics have never been encouraged to uncover the truth and beauty contained in the Catechism. Consider this your gentle nudge to check it out!

Maybe you attended Catholic school as a child but feel like something is missing.

Maybe you've tried to read the Catechism on your own but found it overwhelming to sit down and read.

Maybe you want a refresher on what you learned in RCIA to reignite the passion for your Catholic Faith that you had then.

Maybe you’ve been asked questions about your Faith by others and want to share it confidently with those you love.

The Catechism is truly a gift from God that conveys the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith to believers. It was written for you! Let the wisdom of the Catholic Church transform your life as you come to understand and more fully live out the faith that you profess.

We recognize that the Catechism can be intimidating to sit down and read. After all, it has almost 3,000 paragraphs. Just thinking about it can be enough to make your head spin!

This is exactly why we created the groundbreaking Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition.

Featuring built-in tools that have never been included in an edition of the Catechism before, this version makes the wisdom of the Catholic Church easy for Catholics to understand. It helps them truly encounter the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith in a way that can transform their lives.

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Don’t miss out on this invaluable gift from God and his Church any longer.

Make the Catechism of the Catholic Church an essential part of your spiritual life.

Dive into its teachings, meditate on its wisdom, and let its truths transform you.

By doing so, you will not only enhance your understanding of the Catholic Faith but also deepen your relationship with God and live out your faith more authentically.