Catholicism

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· Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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Catholicism has been a prominent Christian sect for more than 1,700 years, and is professed by more than 1.2 billion people worldwide. People outside the faith who seek to understand it sometimes have trouble comprehending its structure, values, traditions, and beliefs. Idiot's Guides: Catholicism holds the key to the mysteries of the Church. In it, readers get:

A clear explanation of what Catholics really believe-the foundational tenets and creeds upon which the Church is built.

An understanding of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and the Catholic Bible.

Details on the visible signs of Catholicism, including Grace, the rites and sacraments, and the call to serve.

A walk-through of the Mass according to the New Roman Missal.

A discussion of sin, morality, virtues and vices, and Heaven and Hell from the Catholic perspective.

Explanations of specific prayers that are central to the faith, stories of the saints, and other ways to seek spiritual growth.

An overview of the highlights of Catholic culture, including key people and places, art and literature, Catholic practices, and the Catholic calendar.

About the author

Father Eric Augenstein became vocations director for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2013 and is also the Sacramental Minister of St. Agnes Catholic Community in Nashville, Indiana. Ordained a priest in 2004, Fr. Eric has previously served as Associate Pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community and Chaplain of Seton Catholic High School, Richmond, Indiana; Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana; and Chaplain of Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville, Indiana. He blogs regularly at Cafe St. Isidore: Digital Conversations with a Catholic Priest.

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