An excellent book for discussion and adult education programs
Here is the ideal text for RCIA, confirmation programs, adult formation, or parent meetings while their children are in formation. Everyone from inquirers and catechumens to lifelong Catholics will welcome this clear, concise overview of Catholic beliefs and Church teachings. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and prayer activities. Use it as a group or privately for prayer and reflection.
"Catholicism can seem foreign or complex, a step backward into the Middle Ages or onto another planet. Invitation to Catholicism offers a sense of what is beautiful, joyful and good about Catholicism. It is a presentation of the church [beliefs, teachings, practices] that demonstrates how a thinking person in the twenty-first century can embrace Catholicism without compromising reason." —from the Introduction
Everyone from inquirers and catechumens to lifelong Catholics will welcome the easy-to-understand, logical explanations found in this clear, concise overview of Catholic beliefs and church teachings. God, Jesus, Mary and the saints, the Bible, Mass, sacraments and prayer, plus moral and virtuous Christian living are all presented in a gentle yet persuasive manner that encourages acceptance and fosters genuine understanding. The appendix contains a treasury of Catholic prayers and devotions.
Discussion questions and activities at the end of each chapter make Invitation to Catholicism ideal for RCIA and adult study groups. It is perfect for Catholics who want to move beyond the basic knowledge they received as children in religion classes. It offers a contemporary explanation of Catholicism that is grounded in the history and traditions of the church. Non-Catholics will find it a handy guide to what Catholics believe today.
Product Preview
| Format: | Paperback book |
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| Product code: | AP219 |
| Dimensions: | 6½" x 8.62" |
| Length: | 240 pages |
| Publisher: |
ACTA Publications
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| ISBN: | 9780879462277 |
| 1-4 copies | $11.66 each |
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| 5-9 copies | $11.01 each |
| 10+ copies | $10.36 each |
Author
Alice Camille is a nationally known author, religious educator, and parish retreat leader. She received her Master of Divinity degree from the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, where she also served as adjunct faculty in ministry formation, preaching and proclamation. Alice has worked in parishes and campus ministry, supervised a shelter program for homeless women, and been active in ecumenical settings.
Alice writes the popular monthly commentary, "Exploring the Sunday Readings," and contributes to "Living With Christ" (Twenty-Third Publications). She collaborates on the homily series, "Prepare the Word," and offers daily reflections for "Take Five For Faith" and a regular column for VISION Vocation Network (all from TrueQuest Communications). She is the regular "Testaments" columnist for US CATHOLIC magazine. Her articles have also appeared in CareNotes, Catholic Digest, Catholic Update, CHURCH, Every Day Catholic, Finding God, GIA Quarterly, God's Word Today, In Good Faith/De Buena Fe, The Liguorian, St. Anthony Messenger, This Sunday's Scripture, Today's Liturgy and Today's Parish. Alice has worked with teams at Brown-ROA, Harcourt, Hi-Time/Pflaum, and RCL Benziger developing catechetical materials for use in parochial schools.
Her writing has earned numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association, the Associated Church Press, and the interfaith Religion Communicators Council. Alice currently works as a full-time writer and speaker, and leads a Bible study at her home parish in the Southwest. She takes God seriously, and religion with a sense of humor.
