Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe »

Nail down the facts, tear down the barriers!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is over nine hundred pages long, so it comes as no surprise that many Catholics think of their faith as complex-and certainly too complex to share with others! A Well-Built Faith-cleverly developed around a construction theme-makes it easy and flat-out fun for any Catholic to know what they believe and to feel confident in sharing those beliefs with others.
The eighteen-chapter book-at times profound, at times humorous, always practical-follows the structure of the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer). Taking otherwise difficult topics about the Catholic faith and making them accessible and relevant to the lives of average Catholics, acclaimed author and teacher Joe Paprocki does so in a way that never compromises the rich depth of Catholic teaching and tradition.
From the Trinity to the seven sacraments, from the Ten Commandments to the Lord's Prayer, A Well-Built Faith will help Catholics nail down the facts of the faith and tear down the barriers keeping them from sharing their beliefs with others.

Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction-A Little H.E.L.P.     xi
The Creed: Holding on to Faith
Laying a Firm Foundation: Transmitting Faith     3
Assembly-Line Construction: Human Desire, Revelation, and Faith     11
Who's the Boss?: Scripture and Tradition     17
Using Brand-Name Equipment: The Trinity     25
The Bulldozer: Sin, Salvation, and the Cross of Jesus     31
Union Workers: The Church, Mary, the Saints, and Eternity     37
The Sacraments: Expressing Faith
Using a Laser Level for Alignment: Worship and Liturgy     49
Construction Safety Signs: Mystery and Sacramentality     57
The Welding Process: Sacraments of Initiation     63
Steamrollers: Sacraments of Healing     75
Installing New Windows: Sacraments at the Service of Communion     85
The Moral Life: Living Faith
Handle with Care: Human Dignity, Sin, and Mercy     95
Building according to Code: The Commandments, Beatitudes, and Virtues     103
Tuck-Pointing, Painting, and Siding: Works of Mercy and Social Justice     115
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Conscience and Moral Decision Making     123
Prayer: Praying Faith
Excavators and Cranes: Prayer     131
Walkie-Talkies: Forms of Prayer     139
Access to Restricted Areas: The Lord's Prayer and How Prayer Works     149
Conclusion: One More Word to Learn     157