For centuries, the Catholic Church has offered an abundance of splendid
traditions that extend religious and spiritual practice into daily life. Now,
Meredith Gould reintroduces these customs and rituals to modern Roman Catholics.
Using the liturgical calendar, "The Catholic Home" provides familiar and new
ways to celebrate each season and its special days. Gould reviews major holy
days, select saints' days, familiar prayers, and suggests meaningful ways to
prepare as a family for such sacraments as Baptism, Confirmation, First
Eucharist, and Matrimony.
This book includes a concise history of each ritual and clarifies the meaning
behind it by highlighting celebrations of Catholic holidays from different parts
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