Complicated things of the Church-Explanations?

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Thank you all for your help, prayers, and support! You have all been so nice! 😃
 
komeeks18 said:
@Anathama Sit: Thank you for offering me your ‘ear’ to talk to you and I definitely wouldn’t mind if you prayed for me in my current troublesome position. Do you know where I can get that book? If I have any questions I will definitely post on here, or PM you! Thanks for your support! (:
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Greetings Komeeks18,

You can get the Catechism off of Amazon.com. If you have the Kindle you can download it as well from the Kindle Shop.

I will pray for you.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit
 
@Anathama Sit: Okay, thank you! I’ve read some of it online, but it’s going to take me a while to read it! (:
 
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@Anathama Sit: Okay, thank you! I’ve read some of it online, but it’s going to take me a while to read it! (:
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Greetings Komeek18,

That is why it helps to have the indexes. I am busy looking up the paragraph numbers having to do with your questions.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit
 
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Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic
by David Currie

This is the best book I’ve found for someone approaching Catholicism from a Protestant (especially an Evangelical or Fundamentalist) background. I don’t know what your theological background is because protestant terms mean next to nothing, but its likely this book has something in it for you.
 
Several people have recommended the Catechism of the Catholic Church for understanding Catholic teaching. I agree, but I have personally found that this is a very readable version:

The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

It seems to have most of the information of the “official” Catechism, quotes it frequently, and the sections are laid out the same way, but I have found this one to be an easier read.Also, every chapter begins with a relevant summary of the life of a Saint or famous Catholic who lived out the faith. Additionally, it has a list of common prayers and stuff like that. You could probably find this at a bookstore, though I bought mine from Amazon.

You have my prayers, good luck on your journey home! 👍
 
One excellent text at a high school/college level (but great for adults) is “This Is the Faith” by Canon Francis X. Ripley. Also, the Baltimore Catechism, while geared more for young children, is very straightforward in explaining the faith in a very understandable way. Don’t give up! I became Catholic at age 17!
 
@PrayForMeStJude: Thank you for your recommendation! I’ve heard of it, and it seems very relatable!

@Catholic4Christ: Thank you for your recommendation & prayers! I appreciate it!

@Cavaille-Coll: Thanks! I was hoping someone would recommend a book for younger people that’s easy to understand! I won’t give up, I’ll keep praying! Why did you decide to join the Catholic Church? What did your family think about it? Thanks for both of your recommendations, support, & advice!
 
You can get overwhelmed with book suggestions.

I’d suggest you begin with Catholicism for Dummies. The next one I’d suggest is Steve Ray’s “Crossing The Tiber”. He was a Baptist layman, not a preacher. He speaks “Baptist-ese”. The Scott Hahn books are great, but, his background is Presbyterian, so, while it is a good book to read, I’d suggest you begin with someone who comes from your “native land” 🙂
 
St_Francis said:
Do *not *make the mistake a friend of mine did and get the Idiot’s Guide… In fact, if you can get Home Sweet Rome by Scott and Rebecca (?) Hahn, it explains many Catholic things from a Protestant perspective.(and is a very easy read).

That book explains difference in the idea of worship that Catholics have, which is that worship includes a sacrifice, which the Protestants don’t have.
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Scott Hahn’s books are excellent and a good place to start. They are very “readable.” I’ve read three of Hahn’s books: Swear to God, Rome Sweet Home, and The Lamb’s Supper.

Peace,
Anna
 
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