The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Catholic Catechism

Parenting a Grieving Child: Helping Children Find Faith, Hope and Healing after the Loss of a Loved One

By Mary DeTurris Poust

with Theological Advisor David I. Fulton, STD, JCD

Published by Alpha/Penguin, March 2008

Want to know more about what it means to be a Catholic? This book covers everything Catholics believe and why they do what they do. You’ll find all the things you expect and lots of things that will surprise and amaze you. This is a fun and informative look at faith. To top it off, this book carries an imprimatur, which means that the Church has read it and approved it and thinks everything inside is cool. Can’t get better than that.

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“Mary DeTurris Poust’s name has always meant great writing and reporting, and her new guide to the Catholic Catechism proves her skill once again.  This is a wonderfully clear, readable, absorbing and very enjoyable resource for exploring and understanding what Catholics believe.  Poust and her colleague Msgr. David Fulton offer a real service to the Catholic community in these engaging pages.”

                                                    +Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.

                                                      Archbishop of Denver

“...Mary DeTurris Poust’s book is an excellent entry into the field and one I can recommend to those looking for a solid introduction that is also light reading.” -- Curt Jester, Catholic blogger

“We are grateful that the publishers of the Complete Idiot's Guide has finally shown enough respect for Catholicism to have a book done which actually conforms to the Catechism. Rather than seeing Father David Fulton and Mary DeTurris Poust as 'rival' authors, we consider them colleagues and compliment them on their book...If there is any professional rivalry whatsoever, it is merely along the lines of the friendly competition that has always existed between the Dominicans and the Franciscans. That being said, we wish success to both authors and to their book and hope that readers will look at ALL the available resources where one can find authentic, accurate and orthodox Catholic teaching on faith and morals.” -- Fathers Kenneth Brighenti and John Trigilio, authors of “Catholicism for Dummies,” in their review on amazon.com

“This book is beautifully written. It is easy to read and enjoyable. This book can be both a reference guide for seasoned Catholics and a primer for those who want to truly dig deeper into their Catholic faith. Well done!” -- Liz Dole, Catholic mom commenting on amazon.com

By Mary DeTurris Poust

Published by Loyola Press, March 2002

Children need to grieve, whether it’s over the death of a parent or sibling, a grandparent or neighbor, or even a pet. If they aren’t given the opportunity to grieve in healthy ways, you can bet you will see the results in unhealthy ways. I relied on personal experience and lots of expert advice to put this book together. It was a labor of love, to be sure. It includes activities at the end of every chapter, personal stories from people whose children have suffered through tragic losses, and resources for additional help. Read it -- or another book on grief -- before you and your children need it!

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