Catholicism All-In-One for Dummies - 2nd Edition by John Trigilio & Kenneth Brighenti & James Cafone & Jonathan Toborowsky & Annie Sullivan

Book Synopsis

Let there be light -- illuminating info about today's Catholic church

Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers a path toward understanding the beliefs of the Catholic church and how the church operates. Fully updated with information on newly canonized saints, updated teachings from Pope Francis, and how Catholic beliefs intersect with the modern world, this edition gets you up to date with the last 2,000-or-so years of Catholic history.

With five minibooks in one, this friendly Dummies guide will answer your pressing questions, such as: What do Catholics believe? What happens in Mass? Who are the saints? What is the role of the Pope? -- and other cool stuff you've been wanting to know about this Christian denomination with over 1 billion members worldwide.

With Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you will:

• Discover the core tenets of the Catholic religion
• Learn all about the papacy and get to know Pope Francis
• Get a primer on the Catholic saints, including those newly canonized
• Walk through the traditions of Mass and the seven sacraments

This is an excellent resource for anyone who needs a clear guide to the practices and rules of the Catholic faith and wants a fascinating look into a prominent world religion.

From the Back Cover

A massive book on all things Catholic

With over 2,000 years of history, there's a lot to learn about Catholicism. This book makes it easy to get to know the deep history and traditions of the oldest form of Christianity. A dream team of Catholic priests and parishioners guides you through the practices and rules that might otherwise seem a little murky. You don't need to be a Catholic to benefit from clear explanations of Catholic beliefs, traditions, and teachings. Get to know the Popes, Saints, and events that helped shape the history of the world.

5 Books Inside...

• What Do Catholics Believe?
• Living the Catholic Faith
• Making Sense of the Catholic Mass
• Meeting Saints and Other Important Figures
• All About His Holiness, the Pope

About the Author

Rev. John Trigilio, Jr, PhD, ThD, is President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD, is the co-host with Father Trigilio of the weekly television program, "Crash Course on Catholicism."

Rev. Msgr. James Cafone, STD, is tenured assistant professor in the Religion Department of Seton Hall University.

Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky, MA, serves as pastor for Immaculate Conception Parrish.

Annie Sullivan is a devout Catholic and author of A Touch of Gold, Tiger Queen, and A Curse of Gold.