Publisher's Synopsis
Chaplains must deal with individuals of different traditions. This work assists ministers in better understanding Catholics and how to minister to them. This work looks at Catholic practices and beliefs as well as contains prayers that to Catholics are familiar. Included is also prayers to be used in a hospital or military setting for the sick and dying. The chapters are: What is a Catholic When to notify a Catholic priest Common Religious Practices: Mass Attendance, Dietary, Ash Wednesday, Mary and the Saints Catholic Prayers Catholic Sacraments Theological Issues Ethical Issues These are short chapters aimed at giving a non-Catholic minister quick information in ministering to a Catholic in a critical setting. This work was created to assist military Chaplains in carrying out their duty to facilitate Catholic soldiers.
