Catholicism Today
Subtitle: An Introduction to the Contemporary Catholic Church
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780415719421
Subjects: Catholicity
Description: This book is designed to address common misconceptions and frequently asked questions regarding the Catholic Church, its teachings, and the lived experience of Catholics in modern societies worldwide. Opening with a concise historical overview of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, the text explores the core beliefs and rituals that define Catholicism in practice, the organization of the Church and the Catholic calendar, as well as the broad question of what it means to be Catholic in a variety of cultural contexts. The book ends with a discussion of the challenges facing the Church both now and in the coming decades.--