Catholicism Today: A Survey of Catholic Belief and PracticePaulist Press, 1999 - 243 páginas The third edition of this popular work, a basic, clearly written survey of Catholic teaching and practices, is still one of the most accessible statements of Catholic belief, now updated for the 21st century by a skilled communicator and college teacher. Emphasizing a strong historical perspective, Kohmescher presents a general overview of the essential teachings and practices of the Catholic church-its organization, beliefs, practices, and way of worship. A chapter on medical ethics has been added, and others on church and church life have been edited and/or expanded to reflect developments since 1989, when the second edition appeared. Following each chapter are discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. Clear and easy to read, this book is sure to be as popular as its predecessor among young adults, R.C.I.A. participants, and established Catholics who would like a refresher on what the Catholic church teaches. + |
Contenido
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Scripture and Tradition | 30 |
The Nature and Mission of the Church | 39 |
The Organization of the Church | 47 |
Authority | 56 |
Infallibility | 61 |
Questioning Listening Learning | 65 |
Sexuality | 131 |
Christian Morality | 146 |
Social Teachings of the Church or Peace and Justice | 153 |
Medical Ethical Issues | 161 |
The Call to Wholeness | 166 |
Death and Afterlife | 174 |
God | 183 |
Jesus Christ | 189 |
A Worshiping Community | 75 |
Baptism and Confirmation | 82 |
Healing and Reconciliation | 92 |
The Eucharist | 103 |
Ministry in the Church | 112 |
Marriage | 123 |
Mary | 196 |
The Devil and the Saints | 203 |
Ecumenism | 210 |
A Roman Catholic TodaySummary Notions | 226 |
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 234 - I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Página 234 - I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Página 61 - We teach and define that it is a dogma divinely revealed: That the Roman Pontiff, when he speaks ex cathedra, that is, when in discharge of the office of Pastor and Teacher of all Christians, by virtue of his supreme apostolic authority he defines a doctrine regarding faith or morals to be held by the universal Church...
Página 235 - Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in this valley of tears.
Página 234 - Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Página 241 - God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of his Son has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins...
Página 61 - Council approving, we teach and define that it is a dogma divinely revealed: that the Roman Pontiff, when he speaks ex cathedra, that is, when in discharge of the office of pastor and doctor of all Christians, by virtue of his supreme Apostolic authority, he defines a doctrine regarding faith or morals to be held by the universal Church, by the divine assistance promised to him in blessed Peter, is possessed of that infallibility with which the divine Redeemer willed that his Church should be endowed...
Página 235 - O sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ...
Página 234 - I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! despise not my petitions, but in Thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.