INSTRUCTING BEGINNERS IN FAITH

Saint Augustine

Introduction, translation and notes by Raymond Canning
PAPERBACK; 173 PAGES; 2006
ISBN: 978-1-56548-239-5

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About this Book
Somewhere around 400 A.D., Saint Augustine of Hippo wrote some instructions for a friend on how to teach the faith to people who were interested in joining Christianity, but had no religious background. That scholarly document, Instructing Beginners in Faith (De catechizandis Rudibus) has been translated from the original and proves its relevance 16 centuries.
Written as a reflection on the most suitable way of communicating the heart of Christian faith to those applying for membership of the Church, Instructing Beginners in Faith has been frequently and creatively adapted to serve the needs of education in faith in many different contexts, including the education of clergy and religious education more generally.

About the author Saint Augustine
Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After he became Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa where he was influential in civil and church affairs. With more than 100 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons, he has left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.