Book to introduce the Church

[freudmacher]

Here’s a great one…not in Q & A format, so it’s a more sit back and read type book - exactly what you’re looking for I think:

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Description: This Is the Faith covers everything the convert or inquirer needs to know about the Catholic faith, and does so with a thoroughness that is at once completely satisfying, but never trying. Moreover, its approach is always dignified, reverent and commanding of respect. The result is that the reader will garner a true picture of the reasonableness, thoroughness and beauty of the Catholic religion that - with grace - will all but guarantee the assent of his will if he approaches the book with honesty and integrity. This book belongs in every Catholic home. It is unparalleled as a review, as a catch-up course for the poorly informed, or as an introduction to the truth of the Catholic Faith for converts. Great, sadly needed and destined to do great good in our time!

That is the first one I gave my convert roommate…the problem he had with that one was how elementary it started out and just dragged on and on. If anyone wants a free copy of it, PM me where to send it.

 

[DustinsDad]

Does Fr. Connell’s version different any, from the Tan Books or Baronius Press editions of the third Baltimore Catechism, that I posted links to earlier? I have never actually used or seen this version.

No difference in the text of the BC itself, - the Q & As are the same - though I think he may have added more Scriptural examples for each. The doctrinal summarys and study aids at the end of each lesson are additional - as is the short catechism on the mass at the end and the illustrations.

It’s a little harder to get and just a little bit pricer - 15.95 list as opposed to 11.00 for the other.

 

[JKirkLVNV]

Hey, just like the New Mass!

I’m not faulting the BC, anymore than I would expect the NO to be faulted.

 

[SemperFidelis]

No difference in the text of the BC itself, - the Q & As are the same - though I think he may have added more Scriptural examples for each. The doctrinal summarys and study aids at the end of each lesson are additional - as is the short catechism on the mass at the end and the illustrations.

It’s a little harder to get and just a little bit pricer - 15.95 list as opposed to 11.00 for the other.

Thanks for the info DustinsDad.

 

[Joe_5859]

I second the recommendation of the Compendium of the Catechism. It’s short, easy to read, and very reliable. The full text of the Compendium is also available on the Vatican website if you would like to preview before you buy.