Roman Catholicism: The Basics

<p>From the most basic terms to the structures and practices of the Church this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. Now in a second edition it contains new sections on relations with other faiths coverage of recent controversies in the Church and an expanded section on social teaching. It covers: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Roman Catholic beliefs and traditions</li> <p> </p> <li>practices and devotional life - rituals prayer mass</li> <p> </p> <li>Church structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish church</li> <p> </p> <li>Church hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laity</li> <p> </p> <li>the role of the Church in society.</li> </ul><p>With a glossary further reading sections and reference to official documents of the Church this is the perfect guide for students approaching the study of Roman Catholicism for the first time.</p>