Here it is — the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means instruction) that will serve as the standard for all future catechisms.

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, footnotes, and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject.

Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.

Here is a positive, coherent, and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

The Westminster Confession of Faith is hailed as the greatest of all the creeds of the Christian Church. Since its first publication in 1646, it has remained unsurpassed in its accuracy and concise statement of Christian doctrine.

Among all the shifting sands of theological opinion, here lies solid truth, for it is grounded in the unchanging truth of Scripture. This is evidenced by the copious references from the Bible printed on each page. Because of its faithfulness to Scripture, the Confession holds permanent worth and abiding relevance.

The Church of Christ cannot be creedless and endure. Especially in an age of doubt and confusion, it is her duty to define the Christian faith and proclaim it to the world. Nowhere has the Reformed Church done this so effectively as in The Westminster Confession of Faith. While always recognizing the supreme place of the Word of God in all matters of faith and practice, one can always turn to the Confession as a subordinate standard. Here, readers will find spiritual treasure; here too, they will find comfort and strength.

Also contained in this volume are the magnificent Larger and Shorter Catechisms, The Sum of Saving Knowledge, The National Covenant, The Solemn League and Covenant, The Directory for the Public Worship of God, The Form of Presbyterial Church Government, and The Directory for Family Worship.