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Catholicism For Dummies
About This Book
Peer through the stained glass and get an inside look at Christianity's most popular religion
Catholicism 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 Fridays
- Information 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 society
- Details about the church's position on modern social issues, like poverty, abortion and the death penalty, same-sex marriage, and contraception
Whether 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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1: What Do Catholics Believe?
- Part 2: Celebrating the Mysteries of Faith
- Part 3: Living a Saintly Life
- Part 4: Praying and Using Devotions
- Part 5: The Part of Tens
- Part 6: Appendixes
- Index
- About the Authors
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement