We recommend the following resources to help you learn more about the Catholic faith. They are especially useful for Catholics who never learned much about the faith and for those who feel a bit rusty about what they learned in the past. They are also useful for those exploring Catholicism for the first time.

One of the best introductory resources we can recommend is Invitation: The Search for God, Self and Church. This book presents the basic teachings of the Church in question and answer format especially suitable to adults. Frequent reference to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible in the 26 chapters helps readers continue their study in these sources if they want more. Invitation is suitable for both individual and group study.

The Catholic Way of Life is an excellent introduction to the Catholic faith for inquirers. Its readable, contemporary language avoids “churchy” terms that can confuse people unfamiliar with the Church. Readers can go through each of the 11 chapters at their own pace.

Another book for people unfamiliar with the Catholic faith is Presenting the Catholic Faith: A Modern Catechism for Inquirers. This book is a good recommendation for people with a general interest in the Catholic faith, for those engaged to Catholics, and for others who want more information about the teachings of the Church.

Yes, I Can Believe: Discovering the Treasure of the Catholic Faith is a short study—just 47 pages—for people searching for answers to life’s questions. This book helps them discover the truth found in God and Jesus, in God’s word in Scripture, in the Church, and in living a life of holiness seeking eternal life.