Publisher's Synopsis
Understanding Catholicism: Exploring the Sacred Traditions of Catholic Belief and Practice
Understanding major religions gives you an open-minded view of the world. You don't necessarily have to believe in a religion yourself to want to know about it. Understanding Catholicism: Exploring the Sacred Traditions of Catholic Belief and Practice, will help you learn more about everything that shaped this popular religion and where it stands in the modern world today.
Amongst much more, you will learn:
The history of the Catholic religion
The challenges it faced in the past and moving into the future
Basic beliefs and practices of Catholicism
The Catholic sacraments
The role of tradition, scripture, and magisterium in Catholicism
The liturgical calendar and notable celebrations throughout the year
Catholic moral teachings
Efforts toward Christian unity
Catholicism and social justice
Past and modern controversies and the efforts being made to overcome them
The future of Catholicism
With a fascinating history, Catholicism is still one of the most followed religions in the world. We hear a lot about it on the news, in books, and on TV but what do you really know about it? Cast aside your misconceptions and prepare to dive into the fascinating and sacred world of Catholicism. You'll certainly learn more than you thought and maybe gain a different view of this ancient religion.
