101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism
eBook - ePub

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism

Beliefs, Practices, Customs, and Traditions

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism

Beliefs, Practices, Customs, and Traditions

About this book

The mysteries behind the world's most enigmatic faith—revealed!

What is catechism?

Why do Catholics turn to the saints for inspiration?

What is purgatory?

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism crystallizes these and other key components of this influential, enduring faith. Whether you're curious about the symbolic meanings of Mass or intrigued by the deeper significance of the seven Sacraments, this book answers all your questions. Inside this compact yet comprehensive volume, you'll also learn about:
  • Major events that have shaped Church history
  • The Catholic understanding of Heaven and Hell
  • The structure of Church hierarchy
  • The Catholic interpretation of scripture
  • The significance of major Catholic holidays
  • Modern-day challenges and reform movements

Encompassing everything from the birth of Jesus to Vatican II and beyond, this thoughtful, engaging guide provides a wealth of indispensable information.

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Yes, you can access 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism by Helen Keeler,Susan Grimbly, James B. Wiggins in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Christian Denominations. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 1. What does being Catholic mean?
  7. 2. Catholicism compared to other Christian communities
  8. Part 1: History
  9. Part 2: Essential Beliefs
  10. Part 3: The Sacraments
  11. Part 4: Scripture Interpretation
  12. Part 5:: Practices and Customs
  13. Part 6: Contemporary Issues Confronting Catholics