Why Catholic?

By John J. Pasquini

Book Overview

Why Catholic? is a must-read for those seeking to grow in their Catholic identity and for those who are seeking to understand the way Catholics live out that identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879007452
• ISBN13: 9781879007451
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: St Bedes Publishing
• Length: 131 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A great book for Catholics to have on hand.

An enlightening book presenting detailed, yet concise answers to essential questions that Catholics are asked by those who desire to understand the Catholic faith or challenge it. The answers to the questions are rooted in sacred scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Early Church Fathers. A great book for Catholics to have on hand to be able to effectively respond to questions asked by "door to door" evangelists who try to point out faults in Catholic Doctrine based upon their interpretation of scripture. Catechumens, who come from other faith traditions, will find this book most helpful, for it explains the things that they were taught about the Catholic Church as not being necessary or erroneous, are in fact part of God's salvific plan.I also like to use this book as a resource for gathering information and "topics to consider" for teaching Conformation and RCIA classes.

A must read!

Why Catholic? is a must read for those seeking to grow in their Catholic identity and for those who are seeking to understand the way Catholics live out that identity. It answers the most common questions that non-Catholics ask Catholics. For example: Why do Catholics have more books in the in the Old Testament? Was Christ or Constantine the founder of the Catholic Church? Was Peter the first pope? What do Catholics mean by being "born again" and why do they baptize children? Where do Catholics find the sacraments of Confirmation and the Anointing of the Sick in the Bible? Why do Catholics believe in the Eucharist as the Body and Blood of Christ? Why do we need priests to forgive serious sins and where is this found in the Bible? What are indulgences and why are they needed? How are ordained priest distinct from the priesthood of all the faithful? Where can we find in the Bible priest being referred to as "Father" ? Do Catholics worship saints or honor them? What is the communion of saints? Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? Was Mary assumed into heaven? Is there a purgatory? Is there a rapture? Is salvation assured? Are we justified by faith alone, or by faith and works? Besides being a fascinating read, all who pick up this book will be strengthened in their Catholic faith and those who are not Catholic will learn to respect that which they perhaps previously did not understand.