Grew up with poor catechesis...how can I fix this?

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Also, listen to Catholic Answers Live whenever you get the chance and just soak it in 😃

It helps me at least…
 
Another good free online resource is the website of the Institute of Catholic Culture. They have lectures on many topics of interest from basic Bible studies and Catechism lectures to philosophy and history. The latest lecture is “The Council of Trent, The Reformation & the Mass” by Dr. William Marshner, STD.

instituteofcatholicculture.org/media.htm
 
Guys, thanks so much. This is great…resources to last a long, long time. I almost don’t know where to start…I think finishing the B.C. before I return to school as well as some apologetics to talk to Protestants. And sermons during any of that idle time (eating meals, etc.). Can’t wait!
 
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Guys, thanks so much. This is great…resources to last a long, long time. I almost don’t know where to start…I think finishing the B.C. before I return to school as well as some apologetics to talk to Protestants. And sermons during any of that idle time (eating meals, etc.). Can’t wait!
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I see you have several good resources. May I offer one more? The Catholic Home Study Service.

amm.org/chss/chss.asp

The first course on the list, “We Believe - a Survey of the Catholic Faith”, was the biggest help to me. Like you, I realized how weak and spotty my childhood catechesis was. For me, it was when I was asked to teach CCE. The We Believe course uses the CCC and gives clear explanations of basic faith topics.
 
I would go see an FSSP priest and explain your situation. They are very flexible in the catechesis process AND, if I may add, very well trained.
 
I suggest you rather focus in the Bible than commit to Roman or any human culture/tradition and church doctrines which has no bearing to salvation. Things are a lot easier nowadays in that the Bible is available to everyone and in many languages than was the case when priests only had access and understanding.

Khiva
 
I see the many excellent self-study resources listed here - you’re off to a good start! Another way to deepen your understanding of the faith is to take a seminar or course online with Catholic Distance University. They are faithful, rigorous, and draw an engaged student body seriously interested in deepening their faith and understanding. CDU also has the most on-line instructional experience of any of the various options out there, and the faculty are world-class. And in the interest of full disclosure - I teach there! 🙂
 
On this site, there is a group called converting to Catholic Ressources I suggest that you look into it because there is alot of good stuff there. You can read Catholicism for Dummies, Why Do Catholics Genuflect by Al Kresta. Considering you are a student, I suggest that you use interlibrary loans because it will enable you to track down all sorts of books from across the country and the books won’t cost you anything to borrow. I was a student when I did my exploration and I found all of these ideas helped me to grow in my faith. For about a year, interlibrary loans was my best friend. It helped me so much. Newman centres are also very good. I don’t know if there is one in your area but it is worth the shot to research it. The one up here is amazing. If you don’t mind some dedication, you could also try doing RCIA because it’s main direction is to educate adults about the Catholic church. It is for that reason people who desire to become Catholic, or if they are missing a sacrament or two are required to take it. When I did my RCIA, I had cradle Catholics take it in order to educate themselves about the church.

Curseillo is another possibility as well as calling up your local diocese and ask if there is anything for students in your area.

I hope this helps,
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FKhiva said:
I suggest you rather focus in the Bible than commit to Roman or any human culture/tradition and church doctrines which has no bearing to salvation. Things are a lot easier nowadays in that the Bible is available to everyone and in many languages than was the case when priests only had access and understanding.

Khiva
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This is putting the cart before the horse. The canon of the Bible came directly from the authority of the Church.

While I absolutely agree that Scripture should be part of a catechetics program, it, like life, needs to be looked at in the light of Church teaching…catechetics. It is the Church that is the pillar and bulwark of faith, as attested to by Scripture.
 
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