The Family Catechism
by Father Francisco Radecki

Now Available!

First Traditional Catholic Catechism to be Published in More than 40 Years

Included in The Family Catechism are:

  • Catholic Prayers and Hymns


  • Explanations of

    • The Blessed Trinity

    • Angels

    • Saints

    • Apostles

    • Evangelists

    • Ten Commandments

    • Laws of the Church

    • Holy Days

    • Seven Sacraments

  • Preparation for

    • First Confession

    • First Holy Communion

    • Confirmation


  • Explanations of

    • the Mass,

    • Vestments

    • Benediction,

    • Liturgical Colors and Seasons


  • Proofs for the existence of God

  • Serving section with phonetic pronunciation of the Latin responses

Details

  • Book Size 6"x9"

  • Beautifully and durably bound

  • 120 pages

  • 100 colorful illustrations (many drawn by children)

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Press Release


Wayne, MI (PRWEB) June 8, 2005 -- Finally, the publication of an exciting, easy to read, picture catechism that will be loved by both young and old. Up ‘til now, parents and teachers who wanted to bring traditional Catholic prayers, hymns and teachings to their children had to use catechisms with black and white illustrations that did not appeal to the children of the 21st century.

The Family Catechism, to be released July, 2005, and written by Fr. Francisco Radecki is published by St. Joseph Media and fills this void. It contains the traditional prayers and hymns known to all Catholics before Vatican II. Written for children, it will appeal to all Catholics who want to know the traditional teachings of the Church on the Sacraments, Ten Commandments, Holy Mass and more. They will find The Family Catechism both educational and enlightening.

This heirloom quality, 120 page catechism with 100 colorful illustrations will prove invaluable in preparation for First Confession, First Communion, Confirmation and in the classroom.

St. Joseph Media is a publisher of traditional Catholic books. The author, Fr. Francisco Radecki, was born in Toledo, Ohio, is a member of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen, and has been pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wayne, Michigan for 12 years.

A Review

The Family Catechism is the first traditional Catholic catechism published in more than 40 years, and explains the Catholic faith in a child friendly manner. This 6"x9" beautifully and durably bound catechism contains 100 color illustrations and is an invaluable educational resource for children and their parents and teachers. - Amazon.com

About the Author
Fr. Francisco Radecki, co-author of Tumultuous Times and What Has Happened to the Catholic Church? is a member of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen. He is pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wayne, MI. He is a  member of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen and was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1988. Fr. Francisco was pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel in Akron, Ohio for five years, and has been at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wayne, Michigan for 12 years.

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120 pages | St. Joseph's Media
ISBN: 0-971-5061-1-6

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