The Everything Guide to Catholicism
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The Everything Guide to Catholicism

A complete introduction to the beliefs, traditions, and tenets of the Catholic Church from past to present

  1. 288 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide to Catholicism

A complete introduction to the beliefs, traditions, and tenets of the Catholic Church from past to present

About this book

Why do Catholics confess their sins? What does Jesus' second coming mean? How does someone, such as Mother Teresa, become a saint?

This guide answers these questions and more. This resource addresses the teachings, tradition, history, and theology of the Catholic Church. With this guide, you'll learn the foundations of the faith. Featuring explanations of:
  • What the parts of the Mass mean
  • Baptism, confirmation, and the other sacraments
  • The priesthood and religious life today
  • The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
  • Mary's relationship with modern Catholics
  • Sin, judgment, and salvation
This approachable book also highlights twenty-first-century issues and questions modern Catholics face, including gay marriage, abortion, and the death penalty. It's the ultimate guide to understanding Catholicism for readers of all backgrounds and faiths.

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Information

Publisher
Everything
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9781440504099
eBook ISBN
9781440504105
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Christian Denominations

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. The Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know about Catholicism
  6. Introduction
  7. PART I: HISTORY OF ROMAN CATHOLICISM
  8. 01: The Apostolic, Patristic, and Medieval Church (0–1400)
  9. 02: The Reformation and Counter Reformation (1400–1648)
  10. 03: Revolution and Restoration (1648–1962)
  11. 04: The Church of Vatican II (1962–Present)
  12. PART II: REVELATION IN ROMAN CATHOLICISM
  13. 05: The Bible and Sacred Tradition
  14. 06: The Magisterium
  15. 07: The Creed
  16. PART III: GOD
  17. 08: The Trinity
  18. 09: Jesus Christ
  19. 10: The Holy Spirit
  20. PART IV: ROMAN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY
  21. 11: The Sacraments of Initiation
  22. 12: The Sacraments of Commitment and Healing
  23. 13: Moral Theology
  24. 14: Salvation
  25. 15: Mariology
  26. PART V: STUDY OF THE CHURCH (ECCLESIOLOGY)
  27. 16: The Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
  28. 17: Priesthood, Religious Life, and Lay Ministry
  29. PART VI: SPIRITUALITY
  30. 18: Life of Prayer
  31. 19: The Liturgical Year
  32. PART VII: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
  33. 20: Social Catholicism
  34. 21: Contemporary Moral Issues
  35. 22: Dissent in the Church
  36. 23: Catholics and Other Religions
  37. Appendix A: A List of Significant Dates in Church History
  38. Appendix B: Basic Roman Catholic Prayers

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