Roman Catholicism: The BasicsFrom the basic ideas and terms, to its structures and practices, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. It covers:
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. |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
administration Apostles Apostolic Succession authority baptism became believe Bishop of Rome called Canon Law cardinals Catechism Catholicism celebrated celibacy chapter Christ Christian Churches Christian community Clement clergy commonly communion Congregation Congregation for Bishops Constantinople context countries course creed curia deacons devotion dicastery diocesan diocese discussed doctrine early Eastern Churches ecumenical elected Emperor encyclical episcopal Eucharist example faith formal fourth century Gospel Greek Holy Humanae Vitae important infallibility instance issue Jesus known Liberation Theology liturgy lives magisterium marriage Mary mass McBrien means monks nowadays O'Collins ordained organisation originally papacy papal parish particular penance Peter pilgrimage Pontifical Pope prayer priesthood priests problems Reformation religious orders rite ritual role Roman Catholic Church sacrament saints Scriptures Second Vatican Council sometimes St Peter's status structure Synod teaching term Testament theologians tion tradition usually Vatican City Vatican II vows whole Church women word worship