From Abbess to Zephaniah, you will find information about Catholic beliefs and doctrines, liturgical celebrations, moral teachings, and outstanding people in Church history in A Basic Catholic Dictionary. Educational and enlightening, this resource book contains references to the Code of Canon Law and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and is perfect for anyone in RCIA, students in confirmation classes, for teachers and catechists, and as a personal reference guide in your own home. A revised and edited best-selling staple for any Catholic's bookshelf, this new edition is updated to include timely topics and references to the Catechism as well as current church practices.