Rating: Summary: Great book for new catholics Review: This book was given to me by a friend while I was taking the "re-embering" class at church. I had a lot of basic questions that were a little to basic for the nun to answer. Bless her heart, she just knew too much and never got her answers basic enough for my questions. A friend in my class gave me the book because she understood what it was I was asking and knew the book had the answers.I really enjoyed reading this book. Like I said, it answered so many questions. I wanted to know what I was supposed to be doing at mass and not make all the mistakes other people make because they are just doing what they see other people do. I am now sponsoring a girl who is considering becoming a Catholic and I gave her the book for Christmas because I know she will find it helpful. This is a great book for non-catholics or new ones.
Rating: Summary: Recommended for non-Catholics marrried to Catholics Review: When I married my husband (an agnostic) in the Catholic church, he had no idea about what was going on. Most wedding ceremonies in the media are Protestant and he thought all weddings were like what he saw on tv. This book helps him understnad what's going on in any Catholic ceremony. Now he knows in what parts he can participate in, which ones he can't, and why. I highly recommend this book for anyone in a "mixed marriage." Many Catholic family affairs involve the Church and non-Catholics need to know what's going on!
Rating: Summary: Excellent for RCIA Review: While I read many books during my RCIA classes, I found this to be the only detailed guide for attending Mass and receiving the sacraments. The author -- who is a convert herself -- explains rules and traditions carefully and fully. She saved me from embarrassing myself because I didn't know what I was doing. I still refer to this book often!
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