Basic Catholic Dictionary

An essential handbook for every home, school and parish, this handy guide gives simple and clear explanations of the terms used to describe the beliefs, practices and structures of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition to the general A-Z dictionary listing, many entries are also grouped by subject area in three further sections: The Teaching Church, The Sanctifying Church and The Governing Church. This arrangement helps readers to gain a greater overall understanding of the traditional roles of the Church to teach, to make holy and to guide.