Catholicism For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

AvJohn Trigilio Jr.,Kenneth Brighenti

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Peer through the stained glass and get an inside look at Christianity's most popular religionCatholicism 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 FridaysInformation 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 societyDetails about the church's position on modern social issues, like poverty, abortion and the death penalty, same-sex marriage, and contraceptionWhether 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.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-03-15
Mått188 x 231 x 33 mm
Vikt680 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor528
Upplaga4
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781119855712

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Introduction 1Part 1: What Do Catholics Believe? 5Chapter 1: What It Means to Be Catholic 7Chapter 2: Having Faith in God’s Revealed Word 19Chapter 3: In the Beginning: Catholic Teachings on Creation and Original Sin 37Chapter 4: Believing in Jesus 49Chapter 5: Defining “The Church” and What Membership Means 69Chapter 6: Organizing the Church 79Part 2: Celebrating the Mysteries of Faith 103Chapter 7: Body and Soul: Worshipping Catholic Style 105Chapter 8: Entering the Church: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation 117Chapter 9: The Sacraments of Service and Healing 135Chapter 10: Celebrating the Catholic Mass 157Part 3: Living a Saintly Life 187Chapter 11: Obeying the Rules: Catholic Law 189Chapter 12: Loving and Honoring: The Ten Commandments 205Chapter 13: Being Good When Sinning Is So Easy 221Chapter 14: Standing Firm: The Church’s Stance on Some Sticky Issues 239Part 4: Praying and Using Devotions 269Chapter 15: Growing in the Faith 271Chapter 16: Showing Your Love for God 285Chapter 17: Expressing Affection for Mary 301Chapter 18: Honoring the Catholic Saints 319Chapter 19: Practicing Catholic Traditions 341Part 5: The Part of Tens 359Chapter 20: Ten Famous Catholics 361Chapter 21: Ten Popular Catholic Saints 371Chapter 22: Ten Popular Catholic Places 383Chapter 23: Ten Recent Beatifications and Canonizations by Pope Francis 395Chapter 24: Ten Famous Papal Encyclicals 407Part 6: Appendixes 417Appendix A: A Brief History of Catholicism 419Appendix B: Popular Catholic Prayers 449Appendix C: Directory of Patron Saints 469Index 483