Dive deeper into your spiritual journey of faith with the ‘Catholicism’ series study guide. Appropriate for individual or group study, this Christian book contains ten lessons that correspond with episodes of the Bishop Barron’s hugely influential DVD series of the same name:
1. Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man
2. Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus
3. The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought
4. Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God
5. The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure
6. A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church
7. Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Church’s Sacraments and Worship
8. A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints
9. The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit
10. World Without End: The Last Things
This Catholic literature is intended for use as an adult study program designed to give a thematic presentation and answer the age-old question of 'What do Catholics believe, and why do they do believe it?' Using art, architecture, literature, music, and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition, this formational program illuminates the eternal teachings of the Church in an engaging and interesting format. The study guide commentary and questions were written by Catholic author Carl Olson under the guidance and approval of Bishop Robert Barron.
This study guide consists of 'Questions for Understanding' and 'Questions for Application' and provides an extensive commentary on the theological content of each episode. 'Questions for Understanding' builds on the topics featured in the series and incorporates references from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 'Questions for Application' embodies Bishop Barron’s messages in a light relevant to our own personal life and experiences, helping us truly reflect and observe.
- >Comprehensive Study Guide: Come to a more profound understanding of Catholicism with the help of our Christian study books that cover a wide range of topics and help curb your religious curiosity.
- Thematic Learning Experience: Written to answer the age old question of 'What do Catholics believe, and why do they do believe it?', these spirituality books incorporate engaging answers for greater understanding and better application.
- About the Author: The Christian study guide commentary and questions were written by the Catholic author Carl Olson under the guidance and approval of Bishop Robert Barron, who aims to make Catholicism accessible, as well as easily comprehensible.
- Proclaiming Christ: Word on Fire Catholic Ministries supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron, which aims to highlight Roman Catholic history, spread the message of Jesus Christ, and to manifest the spirit of Christ to the masses.
Bishop Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and the host of CATHOLICISM, a groundbreaking, award-winning documentary about the Catholic Faith. On September 8, 2015, he was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Bishop Barron is a #1 Amazon bestselling author and has published numerous books, essays, and articles on theology and the spiritual life. He has also appeared on several media outlets including NBC, PBS, FOX News, CNN, and EWTN. Bishop Barron's pioneering work in evangelizing through the new media led Francis Cardinal George to describe him as "one of the Church's best messengers."
