Catholicism for Dummies, 2nd Edition
Item #: 1001687
ISBN: 9781118077788
Author: Rev. John Trigilio Jr., PhD, ThD and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 414
Price: $22.95
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Product Description
Maybe you have heard about it from friends or seen it in the bookstore. Maybe you have wondered: "Can a book with this title possibly be good for the Church?"
Well, wonder no more!
Catholics and non-Catholics alike can all learn something new from Catholicism for Dummies! This reference book covers it all. Catholicism for Dummies contains a wealth of valuable information, including: the Sacraments, celebrating the Catholic Mass, the liturgical year, Divine Law and Moral Law, the Seven Deadly Sins, Celibacy and the Male Priesthood, cultural and social issues, prayer life, the Ten Commandments, the Pope and Church hierarchy, symbols and gestures of Catholic worship, affection for Mary, the Saints/Canonization, Catholic Traditions, Ten Famous Catholics, Ten Popular Catholic Saints, Ten Popular Catholic Places, Solemnities/Feasts/Memorials for the year, and a list of all the Popes. (See below for the Table of Contents)
The material is presented in the very popular, easy-to-read "Dummies" style, including a "Cheat Sheet" with the Twelve Articles of Catholic Faith and common Catholic prayers.
Click here to view sample pages. (PDF)
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.
Nihil Obstat:
Rev. Daniel J. Mahan, STB, STL
Censor Librorum
Imprimatur:
Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
Indianapolis, Indiana - March 25, 2003
Feast of the Annunciation
The Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur are official declarations that a book or pamphlet is free of doctrinal or moral error.
Table of Contents
Part I: What Do Catholics Believe?
Chapter 1: What It Means to Be Catholic
Chapter 2: Having Faith in God’s Revealed Word
Chapter 3: In the Beginning: Catholic Teachings on Creation and Original Sin
Chapter 4: Believing in Jesus
Chapter 5: Defining "The Church" and What Membership Means
Chapter 6: Who's Who in the Catholic Church
Part II: Celebrating the Mysteries of Faith
Chapter 7: Body and Soul: Worshipping Catholic Style
Chapter 8: Entering the Church: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation
Chapter 9: The Sacraments of Service and Healing
Chapter 10: Celebrating the Catholic Mass
Part III: Living a Saintly Life
Chapter 11: Obeying the Rules: Catholic Law
Chapter 12: Loving and Honoring: The Ten Commandments
Chapter 13: Being Good When Sinning Is So Easy
Chapter 14: Standing Firm: The Church's Stance on Some Sticky Issues
Part IV: Praying and Using Devotions
Chapter 15: Growing in the Faith
Chapter 16: Showing Your Love for God
Chapter 17: Expressing Affection for Mary
Chapter 18: Honoring the Catholic Saints
Chapter 19: Practicing Catholic Traditions
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 20: Ten Famous Catholics
Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Popular Catholic Saints
Chapter 22: Ten Popular Catholic Places
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: A Brief History of Catholicism
Appendix B: Popular Catholic Prayers
Index
See also:
Catholicism and Saints for Dummies Set
John Paul II For Dummies
Women in the Bible For Dummies
Catolicismo-Para-Dummies
Saints for Dummies
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Reviews - Catholicism for Dummies, 2nd Edition
| Pros: | Informative (11); Well Written (9); Easy To Read (9); Deserves Multiple Readings (6); |
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| Best Uses: | Reference (10); Gift (6); Older Readers (6); Younger Readers (6); Travel Reading (3); |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader (6); |
Easy to Understand
| By: | Debi (NC, February 4, 2012) |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Informative; Easy To Read; |
| Best Uses: | Reference; Younger Readers; Older Readers; |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I'm still in the process of reading this informative book. It is a great reference book that is easy to understand. It also makes for a great refresher of knowledge on the Catholic religion. I'm glad I purchased this book. |
Very informative
| By: | Rankk (Greenwich, CT, November 7, 2010) |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Easy To Read; Informative; |
| Best Uses: | Older Readers; Reference; Younger Readers; |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Great book for those like me who have forgotten their earlier teachings |
Catholicism for Dummies
| By: | PPT Patty (R. S. Margarita, CA, May 13, 2010) |
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| Pros: | Deserves Multiple Readings; Informative; Easy To Read; Well Written; |
| Best Uses: | Reference; Gift; |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I always liked the "Dummy" series and this book is exactly what Catholics like me need! A clear, easy to read "reference" book about our faith! It cuts through the clutter and terminology that often confuses the faithful. This books keeps the information in "English" - I'd recommend it to all my Catholic friends! |
Informative
| By: | Inquisitive (Mirror Lake , NH, April 22, 2010) |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Informative; Easy To Read; |
| Best Uses: | Gift; Reference; |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Great reference book that has answered a lot of questions about my faith. I think anyone who is curious about Catholicism or wants to know why Catholics do what they do would enjoy this book. |
Great book !
| By: | Lisa (Royal Oak, MI, February 20, 2010) |
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| Pros: | Deserves Multiple Readings; Well Written; Informative; Easy To Read; |
| Best Uses: | Travel Reading; Younger Readers; Reference; Older Readers; Gift; |
| Describe Yourself: | Bookworm; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I bought this book for myself and my husband. We both love it. It explains every single thing about the Catholic faith in a way that is very easy to understand. I have given several of them away. Some to people who are Catholic but not familiar with all |
I highly recommend this book!
| By: | (none) (MN, October 22, 2009) |
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| Pros: | Informative; Deserves Multiple Readings; Easy To Read; |
| Best Uses: | Younger Readers; Reference; Older Readers; |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Very informative and great format. Great for old & new readers; Catholic or non-Catholic. |
An awesome resource for everyone!
| By: | Tom (Harrisburg, PA, September 8, 2009) |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Informative; Easy To Read; Page-Turner; Deserves Multiple Readings; |
| Best Uses: | Truth Seekers; Reference; Travel Reading; Older Readers; Younger Readers; Gift; Converts; |
| Describe Yourself: | Bookworm; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This book is ideal for everyone! For the cradle Catholic, there's stuff in here that you have forgotten or may have never know. For the convert or those considering the Catholic Church, there is no better place to start for the fundamentals. For the teacher, it is well organized and provides a wealth of material to assist you in the classroom. For the student, all the answers are in here! What more could you want? I know the authors personally and can attest to their faithfulness, orthodoxy, and love for Holy Mother Church! This book is great to own as a resource for when those questions pop up, and to give as a gift to those you love and care about their eternal life! |
Continues the format of other "Dummies"
| By: | Nancy the runner (Tacoma, WA, April 11, 2009) |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Informative; Easy To Read; |
| Best Uses: | Reference; Gift; |
| Describe Yourself: | Everyday Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Easy to skim through what you already know and what you don't need to know. Very informative. |
Great Book for Future Converts
| By: | Alex in CO (Denver, CO, January 24, 2009) |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Deserves Multiple Readings; Informative; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This book provides a lot of answers to us non-catholics about the Catholic faith. It is a book which describes Catholicism in and easy-to-understand way. The authors provide some levity which is always helpful when writing about a serious subject as religion. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about the Catholic faith. |
Good Info
| By: | Bonny (Scottsdale, AZ, January 22, 2009) |
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| Pros: | Informative; |
| Best Uses: | Reference; |
| Describe Yourself: | Casual Reader; |
| Bottom Line: |
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
IT helped review all that I had learned many years ago at Catholic School |
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