Understanding Catholicism

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 religionThe challenges it faced in the past and moving into the futureBasic beliefs and practices of CatholicismThe Catholic sacramentsThe role of tradition, scripture, and magisterium in CatholicismThe liturgical calendar and notable celebrations throughout the yearCatholic moral teachingsEfforts toward Christian unityCatholicism and social justicePast and modern controversies and the efforts being made to overcome themThe future of CatholicismWith 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.