Perfect for personal study and for all types of faith formation groups, The Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) Study Guide is the first available resource of its kind. All Catholics will benefit from its rich commentary, reflection questions, and ideas for living more fully by the ';light of faith.' This study guide is the essential companion to Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis's first encyclical, which was published in July of 2013. Jared Deesauthor and seasoned religion teacherleverages his expertise in education and theology to welcome Catholics into encyclicals in general and this one in particularwhich Pope Francis called the ';work of four hands' since it completes work started by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Dees presents summaries of each section of the encyclical, in-depth commentary, reflection questions, a glossary of key terms, and suggestions for integrating the encyclical into personal or community spiritual life. Additionally, there are appendices that address Lumen Fidei for pastors, leaders of adult faith formation and RCIA, catechists, teachers, and families.

Perfect for personal study and for all types of faith formation groups, The Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) Study Guide is the first available resource of its kind. All Catholics will benefit from its rich commentary, reflection questions, and ideas for living more fully by the ';light of faith.' This study guide is the essential companion to Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis's first encyclical, which was published in July of 2013. Jared Deesauthor and seasoned religion teacherleverages his expertise in education and theology to welcome Catholics into encyclicals in general and this one in particularwhich Pope Francis called the ';work of four hands' since it completes work started by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Dees presents summaries of each section of the encyclical, in-depth commentary, reflection questions, a glossary of key terms, and suggestions for integrating the encyclical into personal or community spiritual life. Additionally, there are appendices that address Lumen Fidei for pastors, leaders of adult faith formation and RCIA, catechists, teachers, and families.