Book description
The easy way to grasp the ins and outs of Catholicism
Catholicism 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 today
- Covers 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 it
- Expanded information on baptism, confirmation, and the other sacraments
- New information about the priesthood and religious life today
- Twenty-first-century issues and questions modern Catholics face,
including gay marriage, abortion, and the death penalty
Catholicism 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.
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.
