Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia


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Contains over three thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about Catholicism, covering beliefs and teachings, history, sacramental and prayer life, and practical aspects of the faith.




Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia for Children


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Beginning with the creation story, this charming book winds its way through the Old Testament highlighting key stories such as Joseph and his coat of many colors. Then in the New Testament young readers will explore the life of Jesus, as well as the founding and growth of the Church. The examination of the lives of significant Saints, the vital teachings of the Church, and Christian symbols present the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church.




Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints


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"From Aaron to Zygmunt-- and 10,000 in between-- here are the 'holy ones' of the Church! Now updated to include canonizations approved by Pop Francis including Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII."--P. [4] of cover.




Encyclopedia of U.S. Catholic History


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This encyclopedia is a valuable and unique reference guide, and is the first ever handy, accessible, affordable, and unbiased reference to American Catholicism. With over 2,000 entries from A to Z, you'll be amazed by the depth and breadth of information that will illustrate the Church's contribution to each state in the Union.




Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices


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Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices is fascinating reading, spiritual nourishment, and historical data in a one-of-a-kind reference tool. Not only are universal devotions and worldwide practices examined and explained, but so are ethnic and regional customs and traditions. (Hispanic, Filipino, Vietnamese, Russian, Irish, Italian, and more!) This is the source that tells you: the origin of practice or devotion; how it developed over centuries; and how it's observed today.







Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine


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This carefully researched conpendium covers virtually every aspect of the Catholic Faith contained in the Catechism, providing important historical background and pastoral insights on nearly four hundred topics.




The Catholic Encyclopedia


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The Catholic Encyclopedia


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The Encyclopedia of Saints


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"The Encyclopedia of Saints offers thorough and fascinating accounts of familiar and little-known holy men and women of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Drawing from documented accounts and supplemented with additional extensive research