The Basics
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From the basic ideas and terms, to its structures and practices, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. It covers:
Roman Catholic beliefs and traditionspractices and devotional life - rituals, prayer, massChurch structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish churchChurch hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laitythe role of the Church in society.With a glossary, further reading sections and an appendix on the history of the Papacy, this is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to understand more about Roman Catholicism.
From the basic ideas and terms, to its structures and practices, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. It covers: * Roman Catholic beliefs and traditions * practices and devotional life - rituals, prayer, mass * Church structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish church * Church hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laity * the role of the Church in society. With a glossary, further reading sections and an appendix on the history of the Papacy, this is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to understand more about Roman Catholicism.