Michael Francis Pennock (1945-2009) was the author of several bestselling religion textbooks published by Ave Maria Press for Catholic high schools, including Encountering Jesus in the New Testament, Your Life in Christ, and Our Catholic Faith. He also is the author of This is Our Faith, & The Seeker's Catechism, Questions from Seventh Period, and Ready for College. < p/> Pennock taught theology for more than thirty-five years, mostly at his alma mater, St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
