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Catholic Apologetics
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

Mass and the Sacraments
The Mass, Seven Sacraments, Indulgences, Sacramentals
A Course in Religion II
by Fr John Laux, M.A.

Fr. John Laux's timeless text thoroughly explains the philosophical and theological foundations of Catholic doctrine regarding the seven Sacraments, the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, indulgences, and sacramentals. After reading Mass and the Sacraments, students will enjoy a fuller, more profound grasp of the gift of our Catholic faith.

Topics include the Scriptural basis of each Sacrament, the matter and form, the development of doctrine, and the effects of each particular sacrament on the soul. Recommended for 9th grade students enrolled in TAN Academy’s Pre-Conciliar Theology.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 212 pages

Introduction to the Bible
The Nature, History, Authorship and Content of the Holy Bible with Selections from and Commentaries on the Various Books
by Fr John Laux, M.A.

Fr. John Laux's timeless text thoroughly explains the philosophical and theological foundations of Catholic doctrine regarding God's inspired Word, as well as going through a book-by-book analysis of the Bible. In Introduction to the Bible, readers uncover the truths of Sacred Scripture and associated commentaries covering the Historical, Doctrinal, and Prophetic books of the Old and New Testaments.

First published in 1932, it is nevertheless not dated; the information contained here remains as valid as the traditional Catholic teaching it presents.

Recommended for 11th grade students and up.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 334 pages

Church History
A Complete History of the Catholic Church to the Present Day
for High School, College, and Adult Reading
by Fr John Laux, M.A.

From the beginning to 1940. Written for both students and adults. The author intersperses the history with many brief, interesting biographies of famous people, and at the end of each chapter he quotes briefly from a famous writing of the era, blending a medley of elements into a comprehensive historical composition that is at once brilliant and fascinating. A story of the Church unparalleled in its scope, depth, variety and impact, and a book all Catholics should read.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 686 pages

Chief Truths of the Faith
Creation, Original Sin, Christ, Faith, Grace, Eternal Life, Etc
A Course in Religion I
by Fr John Laux, M.A.

Deeply penetrating and delightfully concise, this outline of the Catholic Faith is the perfect instruction tool for those who do not know about the Catholic Faith, as well as a stimulating read for the educated Catholic who wishes to learn more.

Fr. Laux never fails to capture and retain the reader's interest while giving in-depth explanations of topics such as the following (and dozens more):

• The sources of Faith (pg. 1)
• The Nature and Attributes of God (66)
• The Nature and Origin of the Human Race (91)
• The Immaculate Conception (103)
• The Hypostatic Union (114)
• Sanctifying and Actual Grace (145)
• The Resurrection of the Dead and General Judgment (170)

Includes a comprehensive Index to easily locate many topics and their explanations, such as exorcism, evolution, Biblical interpretation, Limbo, Science and the Bible, and more! Every chapter divides each article of Faith into the parts which make it up, and diligently analyzes each part. Also, the end of each chapter provides thought-provoking Suggestions for Study and Review.

Although originally written as a high school study guide, Chief Truths of the Faith provides an educating and intriguing read for high school students, college students, and adults alike. All will come away from this book more knowledgeable and happier for the experience.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 200 pages

Catholic Morality
Sin, Virtue, Conscience, Duties to God, Neighbor, Etc
A Course in Religion III
by Fr John Laux, M.A.

Fr. John Laux's timeless text thoroughly explains the philosophical and theological foundations of Catholic doctrine regarding human action, free will, the Natural Law, sin, virtue, conscience, and duties to God and neighbor. 

Catholic Morality provides high schoolers with a firm understanding of the principles of Catholic morality, covering a wide range of topics ranging from doubts against the Faith to the evangelical counsels. Students will grasp that the basis of all divine law is the reality that God is the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. 

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 184 pages