Catechism/Resource

Handbook for Today’s Catholic, popular for decades, is written in easy-to-understand language with content divided into four sections: Beliefs, Practices, Prayers, and Living the Faith. It’s fully indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic

Reasonable, concise, witty and wise, Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reasonthe existence of GodGod's naturehow we know Godcreation and evolutionprovidence and free willmiraclesthe problem of evilthe Bible's historical reliabilitythe divinity of Christthe resurrectionlife after deathheaven and hellsalvationChristianity and other religionsobjective...

Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body By Scott Hahn, Emily Stimpson Chapman As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We’re taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the Rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ took on flesh for the salvation of our souls he also bestowed great dignity on...

Jesus 101: God And ManPAPERBACKJOHN L. GRESHAM, PHD "Christology is an expression of a deep love for Jesus Christ. Not only does Dr. Gresham demonstrate this in Jesus 101, he models it so we can follow him." Dr. Scott Hahn, Professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville People desiring an authoritative, yet understandable overview of Catholic teaching on the doctrinal and scriptural background of the human-divine person of Jesus need look no further than this book...

The #1 Question and Answer Catechism with 2 million copies sold! Written in the traditional question-and-answer format, it has been revised according the Catechism of the Catholic Church.• How do we know that God exists?• Who was Jesus of Nazareth?• What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?• What does the Church teach us today?These and hundreds of other important questions are answered in this clear, concise guide to the teachings of the Catholic Church.In a style that is easy to read yet...

How Catholics gave the modern world so many things that we now take for granted.In a recent debate, broadcast worldwide by the BBC, over 87% of the audience rejected the motion that the Catholic Church is a force for good in the world. To set the record straight, this booklet summarises the extraordinary fruitfulness of the faith, noting that our university system, art, music, legal tradition, charity and even much of our science arises from Catholic civilisation and Catholic minds. This...

Mercy What Every Catholic Should Know By: Fr. Daniel Moloney The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: the Eucharist, salvation, history, art, and philosophy. In Mercy: What Every Catholic Should Know,...

Simple Catechism of the Catholic Faith, in words and pictures. Catecismo de la Fe Católica con palabras e ilustraciones simples. Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. Pages: 32 Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8 Color: ILLUSTRATED Binding: PAPERBACK

Helps children to better understand their Faith. Illustrated in full color. Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. Pages: 32 Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8 Color: ILLUSTRATED Binding: PAPERBACK

New American Catechism (No. 2) Middle Grade EditionThe New American Catechism (No. 2) uses the question-and-answer method to emphasize the essential elements of Catholic doctrine in an orderly way and thus help children better to retain and understand them. Written for children in Grades 6, 7, and 8, this book relies upon the official U.S. Bishops' document �Basic Teachings for Catholic Education,� the teachings of Vatican II, and Scripture to provide an explanation of the Catholic Faith. This...

Good things come in small packages and this carry-along booklet is proof.RCIA candidates, non-practicing Catholics, and daily communicants all have something to learn from the brief but orthodox responses to the 21 most-asked questions about the Eucharist.This little catechism is a most useful resource in the accurate transmission of the Catholic Faith.The plethora of prayers on the Eucharist can foster greater reverence and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.Be an evangelizer by passing on...

This book contains traditional Catholic prayers plus the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, the Precepts of the Church, Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the parts of the Mass, the liturgical year, and much more.

Prayers and Practices for the Souls in Purgatory Discover the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory, its roots in Scripture and Tradition, and what this means for our lives and devotion. This basic introduction to Purgatory is written Father Dan Cambra, MIC, spiritual director of the Holy Souls Sodality.

Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary A Comprehensive Resource for Proclaimers of the Word, Second Edition Compiled by Michael R. Prendergast, Susan E. Myers, Timothy M. MilinovichAnyone called upon to read from the Lectionary at Mass will appreciate this Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary. Like the first edition, it includes words from the full Lectionary for Mass-- Sundays, weekdays, ritual, and votive Masses. Added to this second edition the names of recently canonized saints for...

During the past five decades, the Second Vatican Council has been alternately celebrated or maligned for its supposed break with tradition and embrace of the modern world. But what if we’ve gotten it all wrong? Have Catholics—both those who embrace the spirit of Vatican II and those who regard it with suspicion—misunderstood what the council was really about? Fr. Blake Britton discovered the truth and beauty of the council while he was in seminary and he has witnessed firsthand the power of...

Remaining in the Truth of Christ Marriage and Communion in the Catholic Church By: Fr. Robert Dodaro O.S.A. In this volume five cardinals of the Church, and four other scholars, respond to the call issued by Walter Cardinal Kasper for the Church to harmonize "fidelity and mercy in its pastoral practice with civilly remarried, divorced people". The contributors are Walter Cardinal Brandmüller; Raymond Cardinal Burke; Carlo Cardinal Caffarra; Velasio Cardinal De Paolis, C.S.; Robert Dodaro,...

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, the former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has assembled here his most noteworthy lectures, interviews, and dialogues to offer a clear and compelling exploration of Catholic teachings. He explores hundreds of topics that are critical to the health of the Church and the salvation of souls. Cardinal Müller’s vast knowledge and profound faith will deepen your understanding of our Faith and of the Church. In Roman Encounters, he tackles...

Salvation What Every Catholic Should Know By: Michael Patrick Barber The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: literature, salvation, mercy, history, art, music and philosophy. Book Summary At every...

by Albert H Dolan Many Catholics come in time to forget what they learned in their childhood about Marys Scapular. This booklet is intended to refresh the memory concerning all that is essential to know about the Scapular. Its author hopes that this little, convenient handbook of Scapular information will, in Catholic homes, be the means of inducing many thousands of Catholics to resume the habit of wearing the Scapular, and thus avail themselves of the marvelous privileges which our Blessed...

Spirit and Life The Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Rose Rea With exquisite original photography and refreshing meditations, this stunning coffee table book invites you into the holiest mysteries of the Catholic Church — the Sacraments. Passages from Scripture, from the Catechism, and from the Fathers and Doctors of the Church are coupled here with beautiful, full-color images and moving reflections from Catholics of different voices and ages — bishops, priests, deacons, and...

EXPLAINED BY REV. BENNET KELLEY, C.P. The New St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 1 contains the revised text of the Official Baltimore Catechism No. 1 in a user-friendly format and design. Written for Grades 3, 4, and 5, this Baltimore Catechism explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including a large number of pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life. The...

Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics No. 4 The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith. This series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The fourth volume was developed for...

St. Joseph Catholic Handbook: Principal Beliefs, Popular Prayers, Major Practices This concise handbook of the Principal Beliefs, Popular Prayers, and Major Practices of the Catholic Faith will serve as a worthy companion to a variety of people on their faith journey. It will help those with no faith to consider entering the Catholic Church by familiarizing themselves with a solid overview of the basics of the Faith.It will serve as a gentle reminder to those who have fallen away from the...

The only notebook specially designed for use with The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! Simple and open to fit every individual’s needs, The Catechism in a Year Notebook is the perfect place to record the personal journey of growth and understanding that each podcast listener will experience. Your notes and reflections will be the content! Created with the suggestions and feedback of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ listeners, this notebook features all of the same great...

Like most things we take for granted, the Catholic Creeds have an amazing story—actually a lot of stories. What seems a simple prayer or statement of faith has a fascinating origin. And there is a reason it’s precisely worded the way it is and each word was fought over with great passion. It had to be worded just right. This little book is an introduction to the struggles, the heresies, the truth, and the men who fought to hand it down to us. We will discuss important elements like these: Why...

The Catholic Source Book is a comprehensive collection of information gathered to help people of faith learn, renew, teach, and live the risen life of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church. The ten chapters include: PrayersAn Overview of the TraditionScriptureChurchLiturgyThe Liturgical YearDevotions in Catholic TraditionVeneration of Saints and HeroesCatholic SymbolsWord and Phrase Origins 512 pages, paperback ...

In 1517, Augustinian monk Martin Luther wrote the infamous Ninety-Five Theses that eventually led to a split from the Catholic Church. The movement became popularly identified as the Protestant Reformation, but Church reform actually began well before the schism. In The Church and the Age of Reformations (1350–1650), historian Joseph T. Stuart and theologian Barbara A. Stuart highlight the watershed events of a confusing period in history, providing a broader—and deeper—historical context of...

This beautiful book will bring the rich traditions of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year into your home and your heart. You’ll find each month and season of the liturgical year is brimming with possibilities—feasts to be celebrated, litanies to discover, and saints to befriend.Throughout the year, you will learn and be encouraged by the saints, follow feasts and fasts, tune into the Liturgy of the Hours, and offer up a penance on Fridays in commemoration of Jesus’ sacrifice for you.Most...

A helpful guide and practical tool for understanding the Catholic sacramental tradition. Includes a dictionary of words, expressions, and key concepts that are useful in the study of sacramental theology, along with a selection of traditional and contemporary prayers.Easy-to-use and referenced to the Rites of the Church, the Catechism, and the Roman Missal, this book is an indispensable resource for those who want a sound Catholic guide and reference resource for the sacraments of the Church. ...

The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion explores the three ends of the Sacrament of Sacraments: God's true presence, His redemptive sacrifice, and spiritual nourishment through communion with Him. In this follow-up to his groundbreaking work, Faith Comes From What Is Heard, Lawrence Feingold constructs a biblical vision of the Eucharist from its prefigurement in the Old Testament to its fulfillment in the New and presents the Eucharistic theology of the Church Fathers, St....

The Four Last Things A Catechetical Guide to Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell by Fr. Wade Menezes Few things in this earthly life are absolutely certain, but the most undebatable of these is death. Every person, even the atheist, will admit that death is certain. Death, however, is not the last event in this life of ours. Immediately after death, we shall be judged and then again on the Day of Judgment when all humanity will know us for what we are. Too often the reality of Heaven and...

THE FUNERAL RITES PARTICIPATION BOOKLET Contains sections from the Order of Christian Funerals Vigil for the Deceased and Rite of Committal, as well as General Norms for Catholic Funerals. Product Code: 81/04Pages: 80Author: INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGYSize: 4 3/8 X 6 3/4Color: BLUEBinding: PAPERBACK

Anyone familiar with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has probably encountered the early description of this approach to the religious formation of the child in The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey. With major contributions by Sofia Cavalletti, Gianna Gobbi, Silvana Montanaro, and Patricia Coulter, this book has long been a “core text’ for catechists and also for parents of children in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Now there is a new edition, which reflects the changes...

by Fr. John P. Cush, S.T.D.As you'll learn in The How-to Book of Catholic Theology: Everything You Need to Know But No One Ever Taught You, theology at its core is about encountering God's self-revelation in Christ through the Church. In his clear, conversational style, theologian Father John Cush offers a comprehensive overview of Catholic theology, making it both approachable and actionable.

The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by the Revered James Martin, SJ (My Life with the Saints) is a practical spiritual guidebook based on the life and teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Centered around the Ignatian goal of finding God in all things, The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything shows us how to manage relationships, money, work, prayer, and decision-making, all while keeping a sense of humor. Filled with user-friendly examples, humorous...

Many books on Purgatory reflect upon what you can do to help the Holy Souls suffering there. But this informative and reassuring book offers practical tips on what you can do to avoid the pains of Purgatory yourself. And the good news is, you don’t have to endure martyrdom; you just have to grow in virtue. Fr. Martin Jugie clarifies the truth about the Church’s teaching on Purgatory and explains why it isn’t enough simply to strive to avoid Hell. You must expiate for your sins now — and Fr....

The Way To Eternal Life Contemporary Reflections on the Traditional Stations of the Cross by Br Francis de Sales Wagner, O.S.B. Illustrations by Fr. Donald Walpole, O.S.B.81 pages

All the makings of your favorite adventure story – drama, intrigue, promise, love, hope, and heartache spanning two thousand years...and YOU are a part of it! Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church is a fresh retelling of the history of the Church. In this easy-to-read, not-your-average history book, Steve Weidenkopf introduces you to the vivid, dynamic story of God’s work in the world since Pentecost. Along the way, you will meet the weird, wonderful, and always fascinating heroes and...

Ever wondered how the Catholic Church differs from other Christian Churches? Maybe you grew up Catholic but it’s time for a refresher. Perhaps you’re considering becoming a Catholic. Or maybe you just want to understand what your Catholic friends believe. This book will change how you think about Catholicism and give you the tools to answer questions your non-Catholic friends have about your religion. You’ll deepen your understanding of your own faith as well as be able to help others gain an...

Why do we kneel in church? How are the Scriptures readings like family stories? What does incense symbolize? 32 pages, 4” x 6”

Vatican II: Did Anything Happen? For 40 years a battle has been waged over Vatican II between conservatives and liberals, between those who want to go "back to the sources" and those who champion "the spirit of the council." Vatican II: Did Anything Happen? is clearly on the side of those who think something unprecedented happened, that a genie was let out of the bottle that will never be stuffed back.Comprised mainly of a collection of articles, mostly but not all from Theological...

Whether about morality or matters of doctrine, hundreds of questions a year are posed to the average priest, with vast spiritual significance hinging on each answer — conversions and reconversions, children’s formation, the survival of marriages, new vocations to the priesthood, and the eternal destiny of those on their deathbeds. Yet there remain few good Q&A compendiums published over the past half century. In response to this need, Fr. John Trigilio and Fr. Ken Brighenti, hosts of EWTN’s...

The popular apologist and best-selling author of Catholicism and Fundamentalism addresses fifty-two of the most common misconceptions about the Catholic Faith that are held by many Catholics and Protestants. Drawing upon Scripture and the Catholic tradition, he not only shows the logical errors in these positions but clearly spells out Catholic teaching and explains the rationale behind frequently misunderstood doctrines and practices. An excellent guide to what Catholics really believe and...

What is Heaven? Paperbackby Mother Angelica The Kingdom of Heaven is a place of indescribable beauty, where all pain, suffering, and tears cease, and the Triune God sits on His Throne surrounded by magnificent angels proclaiming and blessing His Holy Name without end. Mother Angelica, celebrated Foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network, brings clarity to the enigma of eternal life with God and pours light upon the greatest mystery of all � Heaven itself � in these insightful pages. Death, she...

What to Say and How to Say It Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence Author: Brandon Vogt Have you ever been put on the spot and asked to explain or defend Catholic teaching on sensitive topics such as abortion, same-sex marriage, or the Eucharist? In this straightforward and practical resource, Brandon Vogt, bestselling and award-winning author of Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too) offers essential tools for articulating even the most contentious aspects of your...

Discover the Amazing Riches of the Catholic Faith What is the Catholic Church all about? What does it mean to be Catholic? What do Catholics actually believe? The Catholic Church is extraordinary. Founded by Christ himself, the Catholic Church is where we encounter God in his Word, his sacraments, and his saints. The Church faithfully proclaims the fullness of faith, leaving no truth out. It proclaims the fullness of life, leaving no person out. It calls all to repent and to believe in God the...

Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)PAPERBACK “The true magic of this book is that it’s hardly one whose aim is solely pointed at non-Catholics. Why I Am Catholic can play an equally pivotal role in reinvigorating (or perhaps just “invigorating”) those already in the bosom of the Church. The book is fantastic. It's clear, concise, and persuasive all in the same breath.”—Matthew Sewell, National Catholic Register Now in paperback, Brandon Vogt’s bestselling and award-winning Why I Am...