Catholic Update Guide to the Catholic Church

What is the Catholic Church? How did it begin and develop into one of the largest religious organizations in the world? Why does it continue to grow when so many other Christian denominations have declined? This Catholic Update Guide gives a concise yet inclusive overview of the church as we know it today. Explores the history of how the church came to be, looking at key moments in its development from the time of Jesus to the Twenty-first Century. It examines the structure and organization of the church, highlighting the practical implications of what's needed to operate a worldwide institution while keeping an eye on its critical pastoral role. Find out what makes the church distinctly Catholic, identifying various qualities and characteristics of its members and solidifying the core tenets of Christianity inherent in the faith. Paperback, 5 x 7.25, 54 pages. (©2014)

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