Introduction to Catholic Beliefs

[R.J.S]

What book is the best at explaining simply what the Catholic Church believes today?

 

[WarriorAngel]

'Catholicism for Dummies' is a good start.

 

[Filia Mariae]

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

 

[FullyMT]

The Nicene Creed.

 

[a_ntv]

Go to a Catholic Mass, and try to lissen carefully what the priest say (not in the sermon, but when he is on the altar)

 

[Carrye]

'Catholicism for Dummies' is a good start.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Nicene Creed.

Go to a Catholic Mass, and try to lissen carefully what the priest say (not in the sermon, but when he is on the altar)

These are great answers.

 

[Knowledge3]

'Catholicism for Dummies' is a good start.

Yea, Bob the catechism teacher gave me that book.

My efforts to join the Catholic Church have failed, but as a catechumen in the Orthodox Church went very well. . .

I wouldn't use that book for serious inquirers. . .

 

[SpiritualAntiseptic]

What book is the best at explaining simply what the Catholic Church believes today?

Well, what the Church believes today is the same as she did yesterday- what the apostles taught.

If you want a good, dense summary of what the Church believes, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is the best resource.

 

[WordofGod]

Quote:
Originally Posted by WarriorAngel
'Catholicism for Dummies' is a good start.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Filia Mariae
The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Quote:
Originally Posted by FullyMT
The Nicene Creed.

Quote:
Originally Posted by a_ntv
Go to a Catholic Mass, and try to lissen carefully what the priest say (not in the sermon, but when he is on the altar)

These are great answers.

I totally agree with all of the above recommedations and if after reading the above or even during the reading the above you feel so inclined to learn more I would suggest you contact the nearest Catholic parish priest to you and ask him about it.

 

[ConanTheLibrarian]

I'm very glad that my RCIA instructor had us read the Catechism, but I'll admit it's not exactly light reading. For most people, I would recommend the Compendium of the Cathechism, which condenses it a bit.

Being a big Peter Kreeft fan, I also like to recommend his Catholic Christianity.

 

[wynd]

Being a big Peter Kreeft fan, I also like to recommend his Catholic Christianity.

This is what I came in here to recommend.