At Home With God's People: Our Catholic Faith

Revised RCIA Participant's Book

For over 35,000 people, this book has been their introduction to the Catholic faith as they journey to Christian initiation at Easter ”“ or for born and bred Catholics wanting to refresh their life-long understanding of the faith.
This new version includes revised text for four chapters to include the writings of Pope Francis. It is easier to read with an elegant, modern and attractive new design. A key statement from each chapter is highlighted as a ”˜pull-quote' to give the reader a quick summary of the chapter.

This book provides reflections, prayers, scripture references, discussion questions and information on the twenty-five topics listed below

• Introduction
• In Search of God
• Prayer
• The Bible: The Word of God
• The Bible and the Church
• The God of Revelation
• The Birth of the Church
• The Church: God's People
• Peter and the Church
• Mary, Mother of the Church
• The Life of Faith
• The Sacraments of the Church
• The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism and Confirmation
• The Sacraments of Initiation: Eucharist
• The Structure of the Mass
• Sin and Forgiveness
• Anointing of the Sick
• Marriage
• Priesthood
• Ministry and Mission
• The Moral Law
• Law and Freedom
• Authority and Wisdom
• Social Justice
• Care of the Planet
• The Last Things