More book help: is there one that explains our faith in simple terms?

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Maybe even one for kids? I am a convert so my knowledge has come from a variety of sources… lots of different books, this forum, other Catholics etc. But hubby and I are trying to start a book collection and I want one book that sort of sums up the hows and whys of our faith. I will add the more in depth books later… any thoughts?
 
Catholicism for Dummies is really good. I bought it while I was looking into joining the faith. It’s a good overview of the major Church teachings, and even defends the Church’s stance on a few of the more controversial issues.
 
This is the Faith (TAN books) by Canon Ripley.

Great book! I’m using it to homeschool one of my teens.
 
Try this: www.amm.org. These books are very good about explaining the faith in a way we can all understand.Father Lukerfur is gifted.🙂
 
I was going to suggest Catholicism for Dummies and Why Do Catholics do that, but they’ve been suggested already!

This isn’t about the Catholic faith, but I bought Picture Book of Saints when I was first learning about all the saints, and I really love it. 🙂 It’s for kids, but as a 24 year old, I still got a lot out of it.
 
GracedUpon said:
Catholicism for Dummies is really good. I bought it while I was looking into joining the faith. It’s a good overview of the major Church teachings, and even defends the Church’s stance on a few of the more controversial issues.
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Second, or is it third, this one!!

The next I’d suggest is George Weigel’s “Letters To A Young Catholic”
 
The Faith Explained by Leo j Trese.

Its not a beginner book, and can be dated at times, but it explains in better detail for a Catholic with deeper “why?” questions.
 
The New Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No1, No2 and First Communion are available)
amazon.ca/Saint-Joseph-Baltimore-Catechism-Illustrated/dp/0899422411/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224512484&sr=8-1

Compendium of Catechism
amazon.ca/Compendium-Catechism-Catholic-Ratzinger-Benedict/dp/1574557203/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224512522&sr=1-1

Reasons to Believe (I haven’t read this one, but it’s Scott Hahn, so should be pretty good)
amazon.ca/Reasons-Believe-Understand-Explain-Catholic/dp/0385509359/ref=pd_sim_b_5

Al Kresta–Why do Catholics Genuflect and Why Are Catholics concerned about Sin
amazon.ca/Why-Do-Catholics-Genuflect-Questions/dp/1569552436/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224512632&sr=1-2
amazon.ca/Why-Are-Catholics-Concerned-About/dp/0867166967/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

When we converted we read Why Do Catholics Do That? (already suggested) and a catechism the Church gave us, it was in question and answer format. We listened to tons of Catholic radio (we lived in Ann Arbor/Detroit so got Ave Maria Radio!).

Hope that helps!
 
Jennifer_J said:
I got SIRIUS radio so I could hear him! 😃
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Then you have to make the big decision - Kresta or Lino (ooooohhhh the choices…) :eek:

Sorry for the derail.

Um, no, I will re-rail it. Catholic Radio, on line or on Sirius is a great easy way to learn about the Faith!!! 👍
 
I am a convert and the book I have found the most helpful for what you are looking for would probably be the Baltimore Catechism. It is in Q&A form and covers everything in basic form without sacrificing anything.
 
i know its already been mentioned but i just wanted to add that i LOVED Why Do Catholics Do That…it helped me immensely.
 
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