The Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions [Paperback]

Ronda De Sola Chervin (Author), Carla Conley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995

"The Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions" explores a wealth of customs and traditions celebrated by Catholic families all over the world, including every liturgical season; Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time .

Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Charismatic Renewal Services (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892837969
• ISBN-13: 978-0892837960
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,039,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Anthropology > General

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is what converts are looking for!, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions (Paperback)

This is the kind of book that helps newly converted catholics to establish new family traditions. The book covers all the biggest feasts plus several minor feasts giving suggestions for prayers, tips for the kids, recipes.

Of course this isn't a perfect book: some of the "traditions" seem to be rather strage and unfamiliar to everyone. But many of them are really nice ideas - at least I will have use of them even though I'm not a convert.

Actually there were only two faults: a wider range of customs could have been presented. It would have given the reader a choice. If the reader is really creating a catholic family, a wider range of choices would be needed. The authors have also neglected the real everyday life with no festivities, devotional nook suggestions alone I find too little.

But yes, well worth buying!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down to earth and informative., August 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions (Paperback)

As a convert, I am fascinated by Catholic culture and strive to incorporate into my life those "little things" that make Catholic life different from everybody else's life. This book is a real resource of ideas for religious practices that will make God part of all your life, not just one hour a week on Sundays.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why I enjoyed reading this book, October 1, 2001

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This review is from: The Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions (Paperback)

It lists lots of ideas of what you and your family can do on the holidays, feast days and special occasions. The book also includes specific recipes for that hoilday, the book lists prayers that every Catholic should know such as the Hail Mary and Our Father. The book also talks about important saints in our Catholic history.