Catholicism for Dummies, 2nd Edition

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Item #: 1001687
ISBN: 9781118077788
Author: Rev. John Trigilio Jr., PhD, ThD and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 432
Price: $22.95

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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)

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

Introduction
Part I: Getting Familiar with the Basics
Chapter 1: What It Means to Be Catholic
Chapter 2: Who's Who in the Catholic Church

Part II: Understanding All Those Beliefs
Chapter 3: Ya Gotta Have Faith
Chapter 4: Believing in Jesus
Chapter 5: Worshipping Catholic Style
Chapter 6: The Sacraments of Initiation
Chapter 7: The Sacraments of Community and Mercy
Chapter 8: Celebrating the Catholic Mass

Part III: Behaving Like a Saint
Chapter 9: Catholic Law 101
Chapter 10: Loving and Honoring: The Ten Commandments
Chapter 11: Being Good When Sinning Is So Easy
Chapter 12: The Church's Stand on Some Sticky Issues

Part IV: Practicing Catholicism through Devotions
Chapter 13: Showing Your Love for God
Chapter 14: Expressing Affection for Mary
Chapter 15: Calling on the Canonized
Chapter 16: Catholic Traditions

Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Famous Catholics
Chapter 18: Ten Popular Catholic Saints
Chapter 19: Ten Popular Catholic Places

Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: A Brief History of Catholicism
Appendix B: Fun Facts for the Faithful
Index

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4.67 / 5

(4.67/5 Stars, 12 Ratings) Based on 12 Reviews

Pros:	Informative (11); Well Written (9); Easy To Read (9); Deserves Multiple Readings (6);
Best Uses:	Reference (10); Gift (6); Older Readers (6); Younger Readers (6); Travel Reading (3);
Describe Yourself:	Casual Reader (6);

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Easy to Understand 4.00 out of 5

By:	Debi (NC, February 4, 2012) Verified Buyer
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 4.00 out of 5

By:	Rankk (Greenwich, CT, November 7, 2010) Verified Buyer
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 5.00 out of 5

By:	PPT Patty (R. S. Margarita, CA, May 13, 2010) Verified Buyer
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 5.00 out of 5

By:	Inquisitive (Mirror Lake , NH, April 22, 2010) Verified Buyer
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 ! 5.00 out of 5

By:	Lisa (Royal Oak, MI, February 20, 2010) Verified Buyer
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! 5.00 out of 5

By:	(none) (MN, October 22, 2009) Verified Reviewer
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! 5.00 out of 5

By:	Tom (Harrisburg, PA, September 8, 2009)
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" 4.00 out of 5

By:	Nancy the runner (Tacoma, WA, April 11, 2009)
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 5.00 out of 5

By:	Alex in CO (Denver, CO, January 24, 2009)
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 4.00 out of 5

By:	Bonny (Scottsdale, AZ, January 22, 2009) Verified Reviewer
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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By:	Ang (Virginia, November 13, 2008) Verified Reviewer
Pros:	Entertaining; Engaging;
Best Uses:	Entertainment; Everyone; Education;
Describe Yourself:	First Year CCD teacher; Parent;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. I am teaching CCD for the first time this year, and needed a book that I could read to help me sort of "refresh" my own education. This book is great for anyone who has questions about the Catholic faith and want to answers in simple, to the point answers. This book is also great for parents and teachers, to not only help themselves but to help their children grow and learn.

By:	JD (Orange Beach, Alabama, April 28, 2009) Verified Reviewer
Pros:	Well Written; Informative; Very easy to understand; Engaging characters; Easy To Read; Deserves Multiple Readings;
Best Uses:	Travel Reading; Younger Readers; Gift; Older Readers; Reference;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. I would highly recommend this book for both Catholics and non Catholics, very down to earth, written as if the authors were speaking to you personnaly. Really explains the Catholic belief