Catechism of the Catholic Church: Difference between revisions
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In the introduction regarding "Arrangement of the Material (CCC p 4), John Paul II wrote, | In the introduction regarding "Arrangement of the Material (CCC p 4), John Paul II wrote, | ||
<blockquote>catechism should faithfully and systematically present the teaching of Sacred Scripture, the living Tradition in the Church and the authentic Magisterium, as well as the spiritual heritage of the Fathers, Doctors and saints of the Church, to allow for a better knowledge of the Christian mystery and for enlivening the faith of the People of God. It should take into account the doctrinal statements which down the centuries the Holy Spirit has intimated to his Church. It should also help to illumine with the light of faith the new situations and problems which had not yet emerged in the past. </blockquote> | <blockquote>A catechism should faithfully and systematically present the teaching of Sacred Scripture, the living Tradition in the Church and the authentic Magisterium, as well as the spiritual heritage of the Fathers, Doctors and saints of the Church, to allow for a better knowledge of the Christian mystery and for enlivening the faith of the People of God. It should take into account the doctrinal statements which down the centuries the Holy Spirit has intimated to his Church. It should also help to illumine with the light of faith the new situations and problems which had not yet emerged in the past. </blockquote> | ||
The Catechism is structured as follows: | The Catechism is structured as follows: | ||