Understanding Catholicism: Exploring the Sacred Traditions of Catholic Belief and Practice Understanding major religions gives you an open-minded view of the world. You don't necessarily have to believe in a religion yourself to want to know about it. Understanding Catholicism: Exploring the Sacred Traditions of Catholic Belief and Practice, will help you learn more about everything that shaped this popular religion and where it stands in the modern world today. Amongst much more, you will learn: The history of the Catholic religion The challenges it faced in the past and moving into the future Basic beliefs and practices of Catholicism The Catholic sacraments The role of tradition, scripture, and magisterium in Catholicism The liturgical calendar and notable celebrations throughout the year Catholic moral teachings Efforts toward Christian unity Catholicism and social justice Past and modern controversies and the efforts being made to overcome them The future of Catholicism With a fascinating history, Catholicism is still one of the most followed religions in the world. We hear a lot about it on the news, in books, and on TV but what do you really know about it? Cast aside your misconceptions and prepare to dive into the fascinating and sacred world of Catholicism. You'll certainly learn more than you thought and maybe gain a different view of this ancient religion.