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Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies

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von: John Trigilio, Kenneth Brighenti, James Cafone, Jonathan Toborowsky, Annie Sullivan
22,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	12.01.2023
ISBN/EAN:	9781394165025
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	688

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Let there be light — illuminating info about today’s Catholic church Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers a path toward understanding the beliefs of the Catholic church and how the church operates. Fully updated with information on newly canonized saints, updated teachings from Pope Francis, and how Catholic beliefs intersect with the modern world, this edition gets you up to date with the last 2,000-or-so years of Catholic history. With five minibooks in one, this friendly Dummies guide will answer your pressing questions, such as: What do Catholics believe? What happens in Mass? Who are the saints? What is the role of the Pope? — and other cool stuff you’ve been wanting to know about this Christian denomination with over 1 billion members worldwide. With Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you will: <ul> <li>Discover the core tenets of the Catholic religion</li> <li>Learn all about the papacy and get to know Pope Francis</li> <li>Get a primer on the Catholic saints, including those newly canonized</li> <li>Walk through the traditions of Mass and the seven sacraments</li> </ul> This is an excellent resource for anyone who needs a clear guide to the practices and rules of the Catholic faith and wants a fascinating look into a prominent world religion.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Book 1: What Do Catholics Believe? 5 Chapter 1: Catholicism 101 7 Chapter 2: Having Faith in God’s Revealed Word 39 Chapter 3: Alpha to Omega: Catholic Teachings on Creation, Original Sin, and End Times 55 Chapter 4: Believing in Jesus 67 Chapter 5: Who’s Who in Catholic Practice 91 Book 2: Living the Catholic Faith 107 Chapter 1: Worshipping Catholic Style 109 Chapter 2: Receiving the Sacraments 121 Chapter 3: Obeying the Rules — Catholic Law 163 Chapter 4: Loving and Honoring: The Ten Commandments 177 Chapter 5: Being Good When Sinning Is So Easy 193 Chapter 6: Growing Your Relationship with God: Pray without Ceasing 215 Chapter 7: Exploring the Church’s Stance on Some Sticky Issues 241 Book 3: Making Sense of the Catholic Mass 275 Chapter 1: Understanding Mass and Its Foundations 277 Chapter 2: Celebrating Mass 305 Chapter 3: The Tools of the Catholic Mass 333 Chapter 4: The Look and Sound of Mass — Architecture, Art, and Music 361 Chapter 5: The Church Calendar: A Look at the Liturgical Year 377 Book 4: Meeting Saints and Other Important Figures 401 Chapter 1: The Blessed Virgin Mary 403 Chapter 2: Understanding Sainthood and Angels 421 Chapter 3: Starting at the Beginning with Apostles and Evangelists 439 Chapter 4: Incredible Saints 455 Chapter 5: Life-Changing Saints Who Inspire Us 477 Chapter 6: Holy Martyrs 497 Chapter 7: Doctor’s Orders: Founding Religious Orders and Doctors of the Church 517 Chapter 8: Saints In Our Day and Age 535 Chapter 9: Women in the Bible — Eight Impactful Ladies 547 Book 5: All About His Holiness, the Pope 587 Chapter 1: Becoming and Leading as Pope 589 Chapter 2: St John Paul II — A Man for All Seasons 613 Chapter 3: Pope Francis — The People’s Pope 631 Index 643

Autorenportrait

Rev. John Trigilio, Jr, PhD, ThD, is President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD, is the co-host with Father Trigilio of the weekly television program, “Crash Course on Catholicism.” Rev. Msgr. James Cafone, STD, is tenured assistant professor in the Religion Department of Seton Hall University.Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky, MA, serves as pastor for Immaculate Conception Parrish.Annie Sullivan is a devout Catholic and author of A Touch of Gold, Tiger Queen, and A Curse of Gold.

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A massive book on all things Catholic With over 2,000 years of history, there’s a lot to learn about Catholicism. This book makes it easy to get to know the deep history and traditions of the oldest form of Christianity. A dream team of Catholic priests and parishioners guides you through the practices and rules that might otherwise seem a little murky. You don’t need to be a Catholic to benefit from clear explanations of Catholic beliefs, traditions, and teachings. Get to know the Popes, Saints, and events that helped shape the history of the world. 5 Books Inside… <ul><li>What Do Catholics Believe?</li> <li>Living the Catholic Faith</li> <li>Making Sense of the Catholic Mass</li> <li>Meeting Saints and Other Important Figures</li> <li>All About His Holiness, the Pope</li></ul>