Catholicism For Dummies 2e Trigilio Jr., Rev. John

Description: About the Author Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., PhD, ThD, is President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and co-hosts with Fr. Brighenti several programs on the Eternal Word Television Network. Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and was a U.S. Naval Reserve Chaplain. Product Description The easy way to grasp the ins and outs of CatholicismCatholicism For Dummies is not a catechism or religious textbook, but a casual, down-to-earth introduction for Catholics and non-Catholics. It gives commonsense explanations of Catholic weddings, Baptisms, funerals, Confirmations, and First Communions. You'll also discover other important topics that can help you better understand the Catholic culture—from morality and devotions to worship and liturgy.There are more than one billion Catholics in the world, and each one shares a foundational set of basic beliefs and practices that he or she follows. Some of the teachings of Catholicism are thousands of years old, while others are more recent. So what is the Catholic culture like and what do they believe? Catholicism For Dummies answers these and many other questions.Various stances within American Catholicism todayCovers the death of John Paul II and the succession of Pope Benedict XVI, who has supported the return of the Latin Mass among congregations who desire to celebrate itExpanded information on baptism, confirmation, and the other sacramentsNew information about the priesthood and religious life todayTwenty-first-century issues and questions modern Catholics face, including gay marriage, abortion, and the death penaltyCatholicism For Dummies presents a rich tapestry and history of the Catholic faith—from devotions to doctrines. This intelligent and faithful look at Catholicism will open your eyes to this religion and answer many of the questions you may have about it. From the Back Cover The bestselling guide to the ins and outs of CatholicismWhat does it mean to be a Catholic? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? Catholicism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an intelligent and faithful look at Catholicism that will open your eyes to this religion and answer many of the questions you may have about it. Plus, in this new edition, you'll find the updated text of the Mass according to the Roman Missal, Third Edition, as well as all-new chapters on creation, deepening your faith, and what joining the Church is all about.In the beginning — find out what Catholics believe about creation, angels and devils, where sin came from, and what will happen at the end of the worldMembership has its privileges — discover how Catholics see the Church and how the act of fulfilling its missions makes membership a rewarding experienceWho's who — get to know the many players in the Catholic Church, from how the pope gets his job to what it's like being a parish priest — and all the important jobs in betweenCatholic symbolism — understand the meaning behind the sign of the cross, the crucifix, Holy Water, incense, and moreFollow the Mass — appreciate the tradition of the Catholic Mass, from the opening prayer and the homily to going for Holy CommunionOpen the book and find:What "the Church" really isHow the Gospels came to beThe Church's stance on gay marriage, abortion, and warCatholic prayers and devotionsWhat Catholics really think about Mary and the saintsThe virtues to strive for and the sins to avoidHow Catholics can take their faith to the next levelA guide to praying the RosaryLearn to:Explore the foundations of the Catholic faithMake sense of the sacraments and symbolsUnderstand issues modern Catholics face

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