Recommended book for newly baptised?

[cmejia]

My friend is becomming Catholic and plans to be baptized on Holy Saturday. I’m happy for her but can’t help feeling it’s more for her future husband then for herself. To help “jump start” her faith I want to get her a book that really promotes all the wonderful things about being Catholic. Her parents are against this and in some ways so is our culture so she has gotten alot of negative feedback. I try to be a good role model but I think a great book would really help. Being a cradle Catholic myself, so many things Catholic are second nature to me. I imagine it can be hard for someone coming from no religion to grasp the amazing gift we have. Suggestions?

Thanks! Cindy

 

[Quis_ut_Deus_1]

Hi! Since this is my first post, I thought it appropriate that it’s to help out someone embarking on her life as a Catholic.

For my money, I would steer you to Scott Hahn’s books. As a Protestant minister-turned-Catholic, his insight and manner of approaching Catholicism may be exactly what your friend (or her family!) needs right now. Based on nothing but my own prejudice, I would say that “The Lamb’s Supper” is the best choice for a first book.

Hope this helps!

 

[Pani_Rose]

Quis ut Deus welcome to the forum. Yes that is an excellent book.

One that helped me a lot was ‘Invaded by God’ by George Maloney, SJ it is a beautiful writing on God’s realtionship with man’s heart. I am afraid it is out of print, but I have found them in the used section on Amazon.

Oh I am a convert of 26 years and my husband is a deacon, so I have been there and struggled with all of it. IT is truly a battle, all you can do is be there and not be afraid to speak the truth. They will hear!

 

[puzzleannie]

Catholicism for Dummies by Fr. Trigilio

Catholicism and Fundamentalism by Karl Keating

go back to the CA homepage and look at the great books and tracts available. you will probably find a book or video directed at the concerns and objections of her family’s denomination.

 

[cmejia]

Thanks all! I’ll look into all of these.

Cindy

 

[Tepeyac]

Hi Cindy,
here are a few links to some more books that might be useful:

“Why Do Catholics Do That?” by Kevin Orlin Johnson

“The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You” by Michael Dubruiel

“Living the Mysteries: A Guide for Unfinished Christians” by Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina.

The last book is really appropriate because it’s for all Catholics but written with recent RCIA candidates in mind, and designed to be read during the 50 days from Easter to Pentecost.

Best wishes for you and your friend!

 

[MParedon]

This are all great suggestions, but I would also add that maybe a tape might in addition to a book might be a good thing. I know for me (when I first started looking back into the Church), hearing a relatively dignified astute man/woman talk with such enthusiasm balanced with common sense about topics like the Eucharist, Confession, etc. was when I realized that this stuff could be something an average everyday nominal like me could really get into without being in danger of being some sort of zealous freak. That might seem like a shallow concern, but for nominal Catholics/Christians…it is probably the biggest barrier when thinking of leaping into the arms of Christ.
Now I cheerfully tell anybody that I’m a Catholic Nerd, addicted to EWTN and I’m totally ok with that.