Inside a Catholic Church

Inside a Catholic Church

Author: Joseph M. Champlin

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781570754883

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"From the baptismal font to the tabernacle, the symbols we see in church stand for realities that point to the presence of God. Few Catholics, let alone non-Catholics, understand what a treasure their parish church is. This book provides the map."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved


Excellent Catholic Parishes

Excellent Catholic Parishes

Author: Paul Wilkes

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780809139927

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The author provides an in-depth look at eight diverse models of excellence, a directory of hundreds of great parishes throughout the country, and listings of those traits common to excellence that can be reproduced in parishes everywhere.


England's Thousand Best Churches

England's Thousand Best Churches

Author: Simon Jenkins

Publisher: Penguin Global

Published: 2012-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781846146640

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Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. All of the county sections are prefaced by a map locating each church, and lavishly illustrated with colour photos from the Country Life archive. Jenkins contends that these churches house a gallery of vernacular art without equal in the world. Here, he brings that museum to public attention.


Rebuilt

Rebuilt

Author: Michael White

Publisher: Ave Maria Press

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1594713871

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Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life. Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. When their parish reached a breaking point, White and Corcoran asked themselves how they could make the Church matter to Catholics, and they realized the answer was at the heart of the Gospel. Their faithful response not only tripled their weekend mass attendance, but also yielded increased giving, flourishing ministries, and a vibrant, solidly Catholic spiritual revival. White and Corcoran invite all Catholic leaders to share the vision, borrow their strategies, and rebuild their own parishes. They offer a wealth of guidance for anyone with the courage to hear them.


The Reformation of the English Parish Church

The Reformation of the English Parish Church

Author: Robert Whiting

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-03-18

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1139486667

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In the sixteenth century, the people of England witnessed the physical transformation of their most valued buildings: their parish churches. This is the first ever full-scale investigation of the dramatic changes experienced by the English parish church during the English Reformation. By drawing on a wealth of documentary evidence, including court records, wills and church wardens' accounts, and by examining the material remains themselves - such as screens, fonts, paintings, monuments, windows and other artefacts - found in churches today, Robert Whiting reveals how, why and by whom these ancient buildings were transformed. He explores the reasons why Catholics revered the artefacts found in churches as well as why these objects became the subject of Protestant suspicion and hatred in subsequent years. This richly illustrated account sheds new light on the acts of destruction as well as the acts of creation that accompanied religious change over the course of the 'long' Reformation.


The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass

The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass

Author: Mary DeTurris Poust

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1101513314

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The Vatican-approved guide to opening up new connections to God. Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to adapt monastic traditions to modern life, or seeking a deeper connection to Jesus through the Eucharist, giving rise to the growing popularity of Adoration. The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass offers Catholics a way to explore prayer styles they may have never before considered, and non-Catholics or fringe Catholics a look into a world that can sometimes seem mysterious or intimidating. Through Mass, scripture, ancient rituals, the examples of the saints, the lives of holy men and women in the world today, and more, Catholics of every mindset can find a style of prayer to suit them. • One of the first books with a detailed explanation and instructions on how to follow the new translation of Mass as prepared by the Catholic Church • Includes an imprimatur-a seal of approval from Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen • Perfect for cradle, convert, and revert Catholics, as well as people from other faiths, students, and teachers


The Everything Guide to Catholicism

The Everything Guide to Catholicism

Author: Richard Gribble

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-11-18

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1440504105

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Why do Catholics confess their sins? What does Jesus' second coming mean? How does someone, such as Mother Teresa, become a saint? This guide answers these questions and more. This resource addresses the teachings, tradition, history, and theology of the Catholic Church. With this guide, you'll learn the foundations of the faith. Featuring explanations of: What the parts of the Mass mean Baptism, confirmation, and the other sacraments The priesthood and religious life today The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ Mary's relationship with modern Catholics Sin, judgment, and salvation This approachable book also highlights twenty-first-century issues and questions modern Catholics face, including gay marriage, abortion, and the death penalty. It's the ultimate guide to understanding Catholicism for readers of all backgrounds and faiths.