The Essential Catholic Handbook: A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers Revised and Updated, Paperback

This invaluable book for those who want a topical summary of ``what it means to be Catholic,`` is now even more useful. This expanded edition includes a new Introduction, the current list of holy days of obligation observed in the United States, the Prayer for Vocations preferred by Pope John Paul II, a new section on how to prepare for a sick call, an index, and much more.

An important reference work for any interested Catholic, especially those involved in church ministry.Includes a glossary of key terms and cross-referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.