Apologetics and Catechism
Living My Religion Series Book 4
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.Book 3
Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.
Syllabus and Teacher manual is also available.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 380 pages
Living My Religion Series Book 2
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.
Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 216 pages
Living Through God's Gifts (text)
Living My Religion Book 5
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Fr Edmund J. Goebel, Ph.D. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.
Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940’s edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.
Syllabus and Teacher manual is also available.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 354 pages
Living in God's Church (text)
Living My Religion Book 6
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Fr Edmund J. Goebel, Ph.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L., Fr Daniel M. Dougherty, M.A. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.
Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940’s edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.
Syllabus and Teacher manual is also available.
Paperback, sixe 8.5" x 5.5", 376 pages
Living My Religion Series Book 3
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.Book 3
Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 347 pages
Talks to Boys and Girls
by Fr. Winfrid Herbst, S.D.S.
These talks were given by the great storyteller, Fr. Winfrid Herbst, in the early part of the 20th century. So well-received were these talks that it was decided to put them in print so that all Catholic children across America could benefit from them. Parents and teachers alike will also find them useful as fools for teaching the Faith or as a read-aloud.
Contained in this work are talks about Virtues, the Holy Family, the Liturgical Year (and how to observe the different seasons properly), Angels, School Days, and many certain truths found within our Catholic Faith.From each and every story, the child should be able to draw good thoughts, from which they will be directed to make good resolves. Thus these stories will have a salutary influence on the lives of children and help them to grow in goodness; to become model Catholic boys and girls.
Paperback, size 8.25" x 5.75", 206 pages.
God, Christianity and the Church
A Course in Religion IV
by Fr John Laux, M.A.
Fr. John Laux's perennial text Catholic Apologetics presents readers with well-reasoned answers to classic objections against the Catholic faith. This text covers the "motives of credibility": how it is reasonable to believe in God, to believe in Jesus Christ, and to believe in the Catholic Church. Superficial objections to these three core beliefs are decisively and logically refuted in this well-written presentation on apologetics, a powerful tool to help souls hold fast with firm confidence to their Faith.
One of the best apologetics books we have ever seen. Covers the nature of our knowledge, justifications for our belief, proofs for the existence of God, Immortality of the soul, proofs of Revelation, reasonableness of our belief in the Church, primacy of the Pope, etc.
Recommended for 10th grade students.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 134 pages
This game makes catechism lessons, lives of the saints, and Church history fun! Educational and entertaining for the whole family.
Contains two decks each containing 250 cards; 1,500 questions in total.
Six categories:
- the Baltimore Catechism (C),
- the Latin Mass (M),
- History and the Liturgical Calendar (H).
- The other contains Popes, Patron Saints and Other Pious People (P);
- Ritual, Symbol, and Doctrine (R);
- and Et Cetera (E).
Played using a Trivial Pursuit board game (not included).
An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine, also known as Baltimore Catechism No. 4, provides teachers, parents and adults wanting to know more about the Faith with a complete overview of essential Catholic belief.
Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the holy faith, we must first understand and learn its truths. Clearly and concisely explaining what Catholics believe, the Baltimore Catechism remains a classic and authoritative reference work for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
The question and answer format stimulates successful growth in knowledge of Christ and His Church, dealing with important questions of faith and morals in a clear yet concise manner. There are 421 questions with detailed responses that are often over a page in length.
Teachers and parents will also find this traditional catechism invaluable when instructing children in the fundamental truths of Catholicism whether it is used on its own conjunction with the other books in the Baltimore Catechism series. This manual will serve both educators and families for a life time.
376 pp hardcover
A Manual of Religion, A Catechism in Pictures
by Bp. Louis LaRavoire Morrow
193 chapters in three sections: What to Believe, What to Do, and Means of Grace.
Abundant Scriptural quotations (excellent for proving Catholic Doctrine to "Bible-Believing" Protestants). It's also an excellent tool for dealing with liberal Catholics because two subjects of utmost importance are thoroughly treated: the true nature of the Catholic Church (today denied by false ecumenism) and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (today obscured by the New Mass).
This catechism is known and loved by Catholics because of its timeless texts, charts, lists and graphs. Profusely and beautifully illustrated!
Hardcover, size 10.25" x 7.25", 415 pages
Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma
by Fr Ludwig Ott
Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma has been considered as the definitive single volume summary of Catholic dogmatic theology ever since its original publication in German in 1952. This great work by Ludwig Ott presents a comprehensive yet concise outline of the entire system of Catholic doctrine, laying out its sources in Scripture and Tradition as taught by the Magisterium of the Church. The level of authority behind each doctrinal point is indicated and there are frequent references to the teachings of Fathers, Doctors and numerous Saints of the Church.
This definitive work of dogmatics is presented in a language that is both academically rigorous and accessible to laymen. Whilst written for study purposes it is suitable to anyone who wants to go beyond the basics in understanding the faith.
The new edition of the Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Baronius Press is based on the original translation by Dr. Patrick Lynch. It has been fully revised and updated and brings the language into greater harmony with current usage.
Ludwig Ott was born in Neumarkt-St. Helena, Germany in 1906. He was ordained a priest in 1930 and received his doctorate in 1936 after studying under Martin Grabmann, one of the 20th century’s greatest authorities on medieval scholasticism. That same year he became a professor of dogmatics in the Catholic University of Eichstätt, rising to full professor in 1941. From 1960 to 1962 he served as the university’s rector. His studies in the field of dogmatics and the history of scholasticism made him eminently qualified to write the Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma. He also wrote works on the history of medieval spirituality and theology and on the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Ludwig Ott died in Eichstätt in 1985.
Leather Hardcover, size 9.5" x 6.3", 568 pages
by Pope St Pius X
Pope Saint Pius X desired to fill the need for a simple Catechism that could be easily understood and that would be uniform throughout the world. For priests, parents, teachers, and children. Provides the student with a Catholic vision of faith, prayer, Commandments, the Sacraments, and virtue. Beautiful in its simplicity.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 179 pages
From the Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.
The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism contains the revised text of the official Baltimore Catechism (No. 0) in a user-friendly format and design.
Written for children in Grades 1 and 2, this book explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including many pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life.
This book combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church teachings.
Also available:
No. 1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
No. 2 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
Booklet, size 8.1" x 5.3", 68 pages, Impr.
A Manual of Religion, A Catechism in Pictures
by Bp. Louis LaRavoire Morrow
The classic 1954 edition of this fabulous catechism.
193 chapters in three sections: What to Believe, What to Do, and Means of Grace.
Abundant Scriptural quotations (excellent for proving Catholic Doctrine to "Bible-Believing" Protestants). It\'s also an excellent tool for dealing with liberal Catholics because two subjects of utmost importance are thoroughly treated: the true nature of the Catholic Church (today denied by false ecumenism) and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (today obscured by the New Mass).
This catechism is known and loved by Catholics because of its timeless texts, charts, lists and graphs. Profusely and beautifully illustrated!
Hardcover, size 10.75" x 7.75", 415 pages
Pocket Apologetic
The Truth of the Catholic Religion Attested by Holy Scripture and Reason
by Fr J.A. Kilian
“Everyone that shall confess me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven. But he that shall deny me before men, I will also deny him before my Father” (Mt. 10:32-33).”
In this era of disbelief any Catholic not taught how to defend the faith will surely lose it. This book provides a brief, easily-absorbed guide to the absolute bare necessities of apologetics. It gives a breakdown of Holy Scripture, the History of the Early Church, Testimonies of the Early Church Fathers, and the Rise of Protestantism.
Learn to defend these commonly attacked Catholic doctrines, sacraments and truths:
- Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance
- Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, Matrimony,
- Indulgences, Celibacy, Sacramentals,
- The Four Last Things: Death Judgment, Heaven, and Hell
- The Truth of the Catholic Religion Attested by the Writings of the Early Fathers
- A Short Accurate Account of the History of the True Religion
- The Rise of Protestantism and Historical Evidence of the Truth of Our Divine Religion
- A Few Thoughts for the Reader’s Consideration
“What is Truth?” Millions of men and women continue to ask this question since Pilate first asked it of Christ. We as Catholics must understand what we believe, why we believe it, and how to defend it. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic, a convert, a parent or a young adult - it has fallen to us to not only grow our own faith but also plant the seeds of faith in the next generation. Defend your soul and the souls of your children by giving them the knowledge to first understand and then defend our glorious Catholic Faith.
Paperback, size 6.5" x 4.25", 164 pages
by Matthew R. Plese
This book explains fasting and how it has changed over the centuries in one of the most complete compilations yet written. Unfortunately, most summaries of fasting are either inaccurate or incomplete. However, rather than being a mere academic exercise, the purpose of studying the history of fasting is ultimately to help us rediscover these more ancient practices in an attempt to better observe Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother’s call for penance and reparation for sins.
As Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once remarked, “It is a long-established principle of the Church never to completely drop from her public worship any ceremony, object or prayer which once occupied a place in that worship.” The same may be said for matters concerning either Holy Days of Obligation or fast days. What our forefathers held sacred should remain sacred to us in an effort to preserve our catholicity not only with ourselves but with our ancestors who see God now in Heaven.
The 2nd edition features the following topics which were not covered (or covered only briefly) in the first edition, including detailed explanations of how fasting changed in other countries besides America, including Spain and the Philippines, a detailed explanation of who was exempt from fasting and/or abstinence and how those changes were documented and taught in various catechisms over the centuries. Mr. Plese also cover Easter Week food traditions, highlighting their connection with the Lenten fast, Armenian fasting and abstinence rigors, Maronite fasting guidelines, the heroic example of St. John of the Cross and the Primitive Rule of Pope Innocent IV vs. the mitigated rule approved by Pope Eugenius IV, how the time of the meal on fasting days differed (e.g., sunset for Ember Days but 3 PM for the weekly devotional fasts), and so much more.
Even priests have said that 95% of the book's content is new and was not taught to them!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 197 pages