Peer through the stained glass and get an inside look at Christianity's most popular religion
Catholicism can seem a bit mysterious to non-Catholics—and even Catholics. Embrace your curiosity and turn to Dummies for answers! Full of fascinating facts and written in a friendly style, Catholicism For Dummies explains the basics of Catholic beliefs like the importance of Sunday Mass; the seven sacraments; the purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; heaven, hell, and purgatory; the Trinity; and so much more. You'll learn about the Catholic perspective on women as priests, saints as examples of how to live, and prayer as the basis of a relationship with God.
This easy-to-read resource offers an overview of a rich and diverse faith. You'll also discover:
The ins and outs of living as a Catholic and why followers of the faith observe traditions like attending Mass on certain days of the year, praying the rosary, and not eating meat on Fridays Information on what the pope does, how he is selected, the history of the Vatican, and what it's like to be a priest in today's society Details about the church's position on modern social issues, like poverty, abortion and the death penalty, same-sex marriage, and contraception
Whether you're a cradle Catholic or just curious about the world's second largest religion, Catholicism For Dummies has the answers you're seeking to a faith that's been around for thousands of years. Order your copy today.
By:
Rev. John Trigilio Jr.,
Rev. Kenneth Brighenti
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 36mm
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9781119855712
ISBN 10: 1119855713
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 16 February 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: What Do Catholics Believe? 5 Chapter 1: What It Means to Be Catholic 7 Chapter 2: Having Faith in God’s Revealed Word 19 Chapter 3: In the Beginning: Catholic Teachings on Creation and Original Sin 37 Chapter 4: Believing in Jesus 49 Chapter 5: Defining “The Church” and What Membership Means 69 Chapter 6: Organizing the Church 79 Part 2: Celebrating the Mysteries of Faith 103 Chapter 7: Body and Soul: Worshipping Catholic Style 105 Chapter 8: Entering the Church: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation 117 Chapter 9: The Sacraments of Service and Healing 135 Chapter 10: Celebrating the Catholic Mass 157 Part 3: Living a Saintly Life 187 Chapter 11: Obeying the Rules: Catholic Law 189 Chapter 12: Loving and Honoring: The Ten Commandments 205 Chapter 13: Being Good When Sinning Is So Easy 221 Chapter 14: Standing Firm: The Church’s Stance on Some Sticky Issues 239 Part 4: Praying and Using Devotions 269 Chapter 15: Growing in the Faith 271 Chapter 16: Showing Your Love for God 285 Chapter 17: Expressing Affection for Mary 301 Chapter 18: Honoring the Catholic Saints 319 Chapter 19: Practicing Catholic Traditions 341 Part 5: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 20: Ten Famous Catholics 361 Chapter 21: Ten Popular Catholic Saints 371 Chapter 22: Ten Popular Catholic Places 383 Chapter 23: Ten Recent Beatifications and Canonizations by Pope Francis 395 Chapter 24: Ten Famous Papal Encyclicals 407 Part 6: Appendixes 417 Appendix A: A Brief History of Catholicism 419 Appendix B: Popular Catholic Prayers 449 Appendix C: Directory of Patron Saints 469 Index 483
Rev. Fr. John Trigilio, Jr., PhD, ThD, is President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and a member of the faculty at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD, is co-host with Father Trigilio of a weekly television program on EWTN called Web of Faith. With Father Trigilio, he is the co-author of previous editions of Catholicism For Dummies.
