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With over one billion members, Catholicism is one of the oldest-and largest-organized religions in the world. The Everything Catholicism Book is an easy-to-follow guide that helps you gain a better understanding of this complex religion. From the Seven Sacraments to basic Church doctrine, this comprehensive book unravels all aspects of the Catholic Church, making it much easier for you to grasp. Thought-provoking and stimulating, The Everything Catholicism Book helps you understand and appreciate the complexity of the traditions and tenets of the Catholic faith. The Everything Catholicism Book provides exhaustive information on:
- Church doctrine
- Confession
- Liturgy
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THE
CATHOLICISM
BOOK
Discover the beliefs, traditions, and
tenets of the Catholic Church
Helen Keeler and Susan Grimbly
Dear Reader:
The decision to write this book was not easy to make; both of us had conflicting emotions about undertaking this project. We were excited about exploring the histor y, structure, beliefs, and practices of Catholicism.
However, we felt somewhat daunted. To explore Catholicism is to come to grips with the history of Western civilization ove r t wo millennia. To explain dogmas and doctrines is to delve into the thorny and challenging concepts of theology and cosmology of the Catholic Church. To describe current Catholic practices requires a study in sociology.
Though raised as Catholics, we realized that much had changed since our days in Catholic school. However, we were fortunate to have great friends, contacts, and resource facilities, including two excellent Catholic libraries: the John M. Kelly Library at St. Michaels College (University of Toronto) and the Odette College Library at St. Michaels College School (high school).
We hope that this book shows the heart and soul of Catholicism, a faith that has given hope, inspiration, and daily guidance to millions of people. For Catholics, may it serve as a refresher course and new inspiration; for non-Catholics, may it lead to greater understanding. And for would-be converts, may it be a useful stepping stone.
For your reference, the version of the Bible we used to quote from is the New American Bible. You can find this text online at www.nccbuscc.org, by clicking the Bible link.
Editorial
| Publishing Director | Gary M. Krebs |
| Managing Editor | Kate McBride |
| Copy Chief | Laura MacLaughlin |
| Acquisitions Editor | Bethany Brown |
| Development Editor | Julie Gutin |
| Production Editor | Khrysti Nazzaro |
Production
| Production Director | Susan Beale |
| Production Manager | Michelle Roy Kelly |
| Series Designers | Daria Perreault |
| Colleen Cunningham | |
| Cover Design | Paul Beatrice |
| Frank Rivera | |
| Layout and Graphics | Colleen Cunningham |
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| Michelle Roy Kelly | |
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| Series Cover Artist | Dave Winter |
| Interior Photographs: | 2001 Brand X Pictures |
Visit the entire Everything Series at everything.com
To Julia Keeler, Cathy and Julia Grandison, and
Ian Pearson, for all your support
Copyright 2003, F+W Media, Inc.
All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced
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are made for brief excerpts used in published reviews.
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Published by Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc.
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ISBN 13: 978-1-58062-726-9
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J I H G
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Keeler, Helen.
The everything Catholicism book / by Helen Keeler and Susan Grimbly.
p. cm. (An everything series book)
Includes index.
ISBN 1-58062-726-9
1. Catholic ChurchDoctrines. 2. Catholic ChurchCustoms and practices.
I. Grimbly, Susan. II. Title. III. Series: Everything series.
BX1754 .K325 2003
282dc21 2002014954
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.
From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the
American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations
Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and Adams Media was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed with initial capital letters.
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Special thanks to Susan Noakes, Catherine Grandison, and Julia Grandison for your support and helpful research.
. Jesus Christ, God the Son
. The Virgin Mary, Mother of God
. St. Peter, the Rock of the Church
. St. Paul, a convert and missionary to the Gentiles
. St. Stephen, the first martyr to the Christian faith
. St. Augustine, a great Catholic intellectual
. St. Patrick, the man who brought Catholicism to Ireland
. St. Joan of Arc, the defender of France
. St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Catholic Theologians
. Mother Theresa of Calcutta, a woman who dedicated her life to the poor of Calcutta
WITH ADHERENTS WORLDWIDE, Catholicism is one of the worlds major religions. It has had a profound impact on Western civilization for two millennia. It is, in a sense, the original form of Christianity, a tree from which the many branches of the Protestant denominations have grown.
Catholicism has had a huge impact on the world. As it has acquired millions of converts, it has also developed doctrines, dogmas, devotions, and a fairly rigid organizational structure. The Church as an institution became a dominant force. Popes and other clergy influenced nations and politics, and politics, in turn, had an impact on the Church.
Catholicism was the religion of medieval Europe, and it influenced the development of European art, architecture, education, and social structures. Though much good came from the Church, it sometimes abused its powers and dominance. The horrors of the Inquisition were visited on dissenters. Religious offices were bought and sold. Superstition and faith grew side by side.
The separation of the Eastern church and the rise of Protestantism as a reaction against abuses in the Church brought many changes, and the Catholic Church also undertook its own reforms. But the Catholic faith continued to grow in the midst of these upheavals. Catholicism spread to other continents and to the New World, where missionaries joined early explorers to bring the faith to all indigenous peoples.
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