Publisher's Synopsis
From the basic ideas and terms, to its structures and practices, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. It covers:
- Roman Catholic beliefs and traditions
- practices and devotional life - rituals, prayer, mass
- Church structures and authorities - from Vatican to parish church
- Church hierarchies and people - from bishops to the laity
- the role of the Church in society.
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.
