What's the deal with "Catholic Apologetics"?

What exactly is it,

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Basically, apologetics is defending the faith

and would it be considered schismatic?

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Not at all! Actually, the Bible states:

"Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence." (1 Peter 3:15)

Apologetics is the explanation and defense of the Faith. I'm sure there are more eloquent definitions of it, but that is a basic idea of what it is.

Apparently MikeM cross-posted with me. His answer is good!

Apologetics is simply clear,concise explanations for the hows & whys of the Catholic Faith. This is a evangelical tool for bringing folks into the Church & explaining any & all questions that have been drilled in their heads ie: harlot of Babylon,why pray to saints & Mary,is Mary=to CHRIST(just so u know,um NO!) etc...So yeah its basically an evangelical handbook/toolbox for Catholics doing the "Great Commission".
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