{"product_id":"catholic-mass-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Catholic Mass for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Trigilio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKenneth Brighenti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Cafone\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unintimidating guide to understanding the Catholic Mass\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the centuries, the liturgy of the Church has taken a variety of regional and historical forms, but one thing has remained constant: the Mass has always been the central form of Catholic worship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatholic Mass For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass, as well as a close look at the history and meaning of the Mass as a central form of Catholic worship. You'll find information on the order of a Mass and coverage of major Masses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and holy days of obligation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides insight on the events, symbols, themes, history, and language of the Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslations of a Mass in Castilian and Latin American Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a Catholic looking to enhance your knowledge of your faith, an adult studying to convert to Catholicism, a CCD instructor, or a non-Catholic who wants to understand the many nuances of the Catholic Mass, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the history, symbolism, meaning, and language of the Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a handle on the order of standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp the Catholic faith through its expression in the Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe fast, painless way to grasp the intricacies of the often- misunderstood Catholic Mass\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical, friendly guide gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass. You'll find information on standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and holy days of obligation. Plus, you'll get plain-English explanations of the events, symbols, themes, history, and language of this central form of Catholic worship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCatholic Mass 101 --\u003c\/b\u003e discover the origin and foundations of the Mass, from its Jewish roots found in the Passover Seder Meal to the rituals in the Temple of Jerusalem and the Last Supper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDifferent Masses for the masses --\u003c\/b\u003e get to know the differences between Masses in the East and West and ordinary and extraordinary forms of Catholic worship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeet the Masses --\u003c\/b\u003e get to know the role bishops, priests, deacons, acolytes, lectors, ushers, and others contribute to the Catholic Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKnow what to expect --\u003c\/b\u003e get an overview of the major components of the Mass, like prayers and blessings, books and garments, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTake special consideration --\u003c\/b\u003e understand the differences between the Sunday Mass and ritual Masses (weddings, funerals, etc.), weekday Masses, and Holy Day Masses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to expect at a Catholic Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat it means to participate fully in the Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of the Liturgical Year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoman rites in the ordinary form and Traditional Latin Mass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiturgical books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe meaning behind the vestments and colors worn by the clergy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe architecture, art, and music of the Catholic church\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial masses, and what to expect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev. John Trigilio, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e is President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev. Kenneth Brighenti\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev. 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