Complete Catholic Dictionary and Reference Guide More than 3 000 entriesContains thousands of listings for topics covering theology doctrine canon law saints liturgy vestments architecture religious orders holy days and catechetics Concise definitionsEach entry provides all essential information as well as an easy to use pronunciation guide Cross referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church Specialized terms and foreign phrasesIncludes words with specific Catholic meanings you won t find in ordinary dictionaries in addition to words and phrases from foreign languages Wide range of Catholic terminologyDiverse entries ranging from ancient times to the present provide a full understanding of Catholicism s rich heritage Eastern Rite terms explained in complete detail Biblical resourcesBiblical figures archaic terms and more cross referenced with Bible verses where appropriate Specialized Catholic listsA list of all the popes plus the councils of the Church a