02942cam a22003374a 4500 12977558 AU-EpEBC 20130617112953.0 021022s2003 nyu 000 0 eng 2002114828 0764553917 (pbk.) (DLC) 2002114828 DLC DLC DLC NEMB pcc 282/TRI EW Trigilio, John. Catholicism for dummies / by John Trigilio Jr. and Kenneth Brighenti. New York : Wiley Publishers, c2003. 414 p. ; pbk ; 24 cm. --For dummies There are more than one billion Catholics in the world, and each one has a similar 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. Whether you're a Catholic or not, you may be totally clueless or just unaware of some aspects of Catholic traditions, history, doctrine, worship, devotion, or culture. No sweat. Regardless of whether you're engaged, married, related to a Catholic, or just curious about what Catholics really do believe, this book is for you. Catholicism For Dummies is not a catechism or religious textbook, but a casual, down-to-earth introduction for non-Catholics and reintroduction for Catholics. It gives commonsense explanations so that the next time you're invited to a Catholic wedding, Baptism, funeral, Confirmation, or First Communion, you won't be totally confused. You'll also discover other important topics that can help you better understand the Catholic culture-from morality and devotions to worship and liturgy. This book will familiarize you with Catholicism by showing you:* What it means to be a Catholic: traditions, prayers, beliefs, and holidays* Who is who in the Catholic hierarchy* How Catholics worship* What the Seven Sacraments and Ten Commandments are* The book regarded as the holiest to Catholics: The Bible* The Church's stand on some sticky issues 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. Catholic Church Doctrines. Catholic Church Customs and practices. Theology, Doctrinal Popular works. Brighenti, Kenneth. Jnt auth. Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley045/2002114828.html Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley039/2002114828.html Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley031/2002114828.html ddc 36441 36441 0 0 ddc 0 0 48 MAIN MAIN OPEN 2013-06-17 at a book via Alibris 18.49 2 1 282/TRI 14120 2019-08-13 2019-07-16 00:00:00 2019-07-16 1 50.00 2013-06-17 AM