More than 1.2 billion people in the world identify as "Catholic." People outside this ancient faith sometimes have trouble comprehending its structure, values, traditions, and beliefs. Idiot's Guides: Catholicism is for any new — or renewed — believer. This thorough guide covers everything from the foundational tenets and creeds, the visible signs of Catholicism, and an explanation of specific prayers. An exploration of the Mass, holy days, key people and places, art, literature, and more are also covered in easy-to-understand text.
Father Eric Augenstein became vocations director for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2013 and is also the Sacramental Minister of St. Agnes Catholic Community in Nashville, Indiana. Ordained a priest in 2004, Fr. Eric has previously served as associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community and chaplain of Seton Catholic High School, Richmond, Indiana; pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana; and chaplain of Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville, Indiana. He blogs regularly at Cafe St. Isidore:Digital Conversations with a Catholic Priest.View titles by Eric Augenstein
More than 1.2 billion people in the world identify as "Catholic." People outside this ancient faith sometimes have trouble comprehending its structure, values, traditions, and beliefs. Idiot's Guides: Catholicism is for any new — or renewed — believer. This thorough guide covers everything from the foundational tenets and creeds, the visible signs of Catholicism, and an explanation of specific prayers. An exploration of the Mass, holy days, key people and places, art, literature, and more are also covered in easy-to-understand text.
Father Eric Augenstein became vocations director for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2013 and is also the Sacramental Minister of St. Agnes Catholic Community in Nashville, Indiana. Ordained a priest in 2004, Fr. Eric has previously served as associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community and chaplain of Seton Catholic High School, Richmond, Indiana; pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana; and chaplain of Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville, Indiana. He blogs regularly at Cafe St. Isidore:Digital Conversations with a Catholic Priest.View titles by Eric Augenstein