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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.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: What Do Catholics Believe? 5
Chapter 1: What It Means to Be Catholic 7
Chapter 2: Having Faith in God's Revealed Word 19
Chapter 3: In the Beginning: Catholic Teachings on Creation and Original Sin 37
Chapter 4: Believing in Jesus 49
Chapter 5: Defining "The Church" and What Membership Means 69
Chapter 6: Organizing the Church 79
Part 2: Celebrating the Mysteries of Faith 103
Chapter 7: Body and Soul: Worshipping Catholic Style 105
Chapter 8: Entering the Church: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation 117
Chapter 9: The Sacraments of Service and Healing 135
Chapter 10: Celebrating the Catholic Mass 157
Part 3: Living a Saintly Life 187
Chapter 11: Obeying the Rules: Catholic Law 189
Chapter 12: Loving and Honoring: The Ten Commandments 205
Chapter 13: Being Good When Sinning Is So Easy 221
Chapter 14: Standing Firm: The Church's Stance on Some Sticky Issues 239
Part 4: Praying and Using Devotions 269
Chapter 15: Growing in the Faith 271
Chapter 16: Showing Your Love for God 285
Chapter 17: Expressing Affection for Mary 301
Chapter 18: Honoring the Catholic Saints 319
Chapter 19: Practicing Catholic Traditions 341
Part 5: The Part of Tens 359
Chapter 20: Ten Famous Catholics 361
Chapter 21: Ten Popular Catholic Saints 371
Chapter 22: Ten Popular Catholic Places 383
Chapter 23: Ten Recent Beatifications and Canonizations by Pope Francis 395
Chapter 24: Ten Famous Papal Encyclicals 407
Part 6: Appendixes 417
Appendix A: A Brief History of Catholicism 419
Appendix B: Popular Catholic Prayers 449
Appendix C: Directory of Patron Saints 469
Index 483
