Do I Have to Go? 101 Questions About the Mass, the Eucharist, and Your Spiritual Life [Paperback]

Matthew Pinto (Author), Christopher Stefanick (Author), Mike Flick (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2008

DO I HAVE TO GO? 101 questions about the mass, the eucharist, AND YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE From playing video games to sleeping-in, teens can think of countless things they would rather do than go to Mass on Sunday morning. That is, unless they knew what they were missing. Do I Have to Go? explains the meaning and the mystery of Mass in such a way that teens will be asking, Why wouldn t I go? With wit, clarity, and common sense, Matthew Pinto and Christopher Stefanick answer the tough questions teens have about the Mass; from the rituals contained in the liturgy, to the doctrines of the Eucharist and the Priesthood. When teens understand that the Mass is literally the meeting place between heaven and earth there is nothing in the world that can keep them from it. In Do I Have to Go? you will learn: Why the Mass is an essential part of the Christian life The mystery of the Eucharist as the Real Presence of Jesus s Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity How the redemptive work of Jesus Christ is communicated to and through the Church and the sacraments The meaning of all the gestures and symbols of the the Mass How the Mass has developed from its roots in the Old Testament, through its institution by Christ The importance of the liturgical seasons for the spiritual life And much, much more...

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Ascension Press (January 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934217336
• ISBN-13: 978-1934217337
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this for your teen, April 14, 2009

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Bekah J. (Jacksonville, AR United States) - See all my reviews

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My teens (ages 14, 16 & 18) love this book as well as the others in the series: Did Jesus Have a Last Name? And 199 Other Questions from Catholic Teenagers and Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons?: And 199 Other Questions from Catholic Teenagers. They recently attended an "ecumenical" mission project with other teens from our military chapel as some of the few Catholics going. They were able to successfully use this book to help them calmly defend their Faith when it was aggressively challenged by a couple of the "Non-denominational" teens on the trip. Highly recommended!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Succinct Study of the Mass, January 26, 2010

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"Do I Have to Go? 101 Questions about the Mass, the Eucharist, and Your Spiritual Life" is primarily written for teenagers and young adults who are questioning the reason for needing to go to Mass each Sunday. Yet, Matthew Pinto and Chris Stefanick have gone far beyond their intended purpose. This book is a succinct study in why our Mass is the way it is and the benefits it holds for our lives. It is worthwhile for anyone who wants to learn more about the Mass. The question and answer format makes it very readable. The questions are ones that many may have asked. Examples include, "How do we know that God exists?" "Why does Mass have to be so boring?" "Do I really have to go to Mass every Sunday?" and "What evidence is there that the early Church believed in the Real Presence?" Pinto and Stefanick are able to take some very complex realities and make them understandable. "Do I Have to Go" is also a great resource for when someone asks a question about our Mass and you aren't exactly sure of the answer. In reading this, I learned several things about why we use the words we do and make the gestures we do at certain points in the liturgical celebration. I highly recommend "Do I Have to Go?" for anyone who has questions about the Catholic Mass.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Misleading cover but good read, May 26, 2010

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The cover is misleading. At first glance it appears this book is for young adults or teens. However, it is for anyone who questions the reason for attending Mass. This is great for adults who may have forgotten their early catechesis. An excellent source of information. A great review of key faith issues.