Because of the Church’s long-standing history and illustrious tradition many of the words she uses to form and instruct the faithful are centuries old and rich with significance. The Concise Catholic Dictionary is here to help the modern-day Catholic better understand the faith.
This small, paperback book offers more than 800 words and phrases that make up the essential Catholic terminology and vocabulary. Each entry is divided into syllables, and many include the Latin or Greek etymology of the word. In addition, this volume contains many illustrations of items used in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church.
This dictionary is the ideal companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every altar server, sacristan, teacher, student, parent, and Catechumen can benefit from this refresher course in the Faith.