A Faithful Companion for Catholic Youth and Young Adults
The St. Joseph New Catholic Bible for Youth from Catholic Book Publishing brings the Word of God to life in a compact, easy-to-carry format designed for the rhythms of daily Catholic life. Whether tucked into a backpack, kept on a nightstand, or carried to Mass, this Bible is sized for real life and built for lasting use. The New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation is praised for its doctrinal faithfulness, lyrical dignity, and clarity, making it an ideal choice for teens, young adults, and anyone seeking a reliable Catholic Bible for personal prayer and study.
Crafted with the same commitment to quality that has defined Catholic Book Publishing for generations, this compact edition features a durable, hand-stitched binding, opaque bright-white pages, and an easy-to-read font. A rich collection of study aids, devotional features, and full-color illustrations makes this far more than a simple Bible text. It is a complete resource for growing in faith.
Why You'll Love It
- The New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation offers clear, dignified language that is both doctrinally sound and genuinely readable for youth and young adults
- Compact 5½" x 8?" format fits easily in a bag, backpack, or beside a prayer space without sacrificing readability
- Words of Christ printed in red make the Gospels and direct speech of Jesus immediately recognizable throughout the text
- Extensive explanatory footnotes reflect the consensus of Catholic scholarship and are written with a pastoral, accessible tone
- Dozens of full-color maps, Holy Land photographs, and panoramic illustrations bring Scripture's geography and history to life
- Rich bonus content including the Mysteries of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, a Bible dictionary, and Sunday Gospels for the full three-year cycle makes this a complete Catholic resource
Product Details and Specifications
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Book Title: St. Joseph New Catholic Bible for Youth, Compact Size
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SKU: 608-04
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ISBN: 9781953152855
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Vendor: Catholic Book Publishing Corp
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Translation: New Catholic Bible (NCB)
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Format: Compact Personal Size, 5½" x 8?"
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Edition Features: Red-letter (Words of Christ in red), explanatory footnotes, full-color illustrations, maps, Bible dictionary, Rosary mysteries, Stations of the Cross, Sunday Gospels (three-year cycle), Old and New Testament timelines, Doctrinal Bible index
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Binding: Hand-stitched, durable craftsman-quality binding
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Pages: Opaque, bright-white pages with easy-to-read font
Who This Makes a Good Gift For
- Catholic teens and young adults seeking a personal Bible for daily prayer and study
- High school and college students deepening their Catholic faith
- Youth group members, Catholic school students, and religious education participants
- Adults looking for a compact, travel-friendly Catholic Bible
- Anyone beginning or renewing a personal Scripture reading practice
- Thoughtful gift for a birthday, graduation, or Catholic milestone
Frequently Asked Questions
What translation does this Bible use?
This Bible uses the New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation, developed by Catholic Book Publishing. It is known for its doctrinal orthodoxy, lyrical language, and clarity, making it well-suited for both personal devotion and study.
What size is this Bible?
This is a compact personal size edition measuring approximately 5½" x 8?". It is designed to be portable and easy to carry while still offering a comfortable reading experience.
Is this a red-letter Bible?
Yes. The words of Christ are printed in red throughout this edition, making it easy to identify the direct speech of Jesus in the Gospels and elsewhere in the New Testament.
What study and devotional features are included?
This edition includes extensive explanatory footnotes, the Mysteries of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, a Bible dictionary, a Doctrinal Bible index, Sunday Gospels for the three-year liturgical cycle, Old and New Testament timelines, over 80 full-color illustrations, and more than 30 maps and Holy Land photographs.
Is this Bible appropriate for teens and young adults?
Yes. This edition is specifically designed for Catholic youth and young adults. The NCB translation is clear and accessible, and the compact format makes it practical for students and young people on the go.
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