Preface
It is with great pleasure that I introduce this four-volume set of catechetical
texts.
These texts are supported by the Knights of the Southern Cross in New
South Wales and are a collaborative effort between the Order and the
authors of Lumen Verum Apologetics.
The Knights of the Southern Cross is an Order of Catholic laymen.
Established in 1912, the Order has maintained an unbroken tradition of
supporting the pastoral and apostolic needs of Australia, including the
educational, intellectual and spiritual needs of its members, their families
and Australia as a whole.
I have found the texts to be an invaluable source for Catholics and non-
Catholics in understanding the basis for our Tradition, beliefs and creeds.
In these secular and pluralistic times, it is necessary to have a good
understanding of our Faith. Unfortunately, attaining such knowledge is
time-consuming and requires substantial research.
These texts give the reader a ‘ready reckoner’ to the basic tenets of our
Faith.
I congratulate the Lumen Verum Apologetics team for their dedication and
commitment to bringing these catechetical teachings to the public in a
concise but comprehensive way.
I commend these texts to you and hope you grow from them.
Robert Balzola
Chairman, NSW Knights of the Southern Cross.
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