The Big Picture

For those wanting to get the “big picture” on the Catholic faith, these summary resources are a great place to start.

“I get asked a lot of times, ‘Father, so you’re Catholic, right? So what’s the difference? What’s the main difference between the Catholic Church and any of the other Protestant denominations or non-Catholic Churches?'”

– Father Mike Schmitz

A FEW GREAT VIDEO SERIES

Catholicism

by Fr. Robert Barron

This is a beautiful introduction to the Catholic faith and a great way to experience the teachings, spirituality and artistic treasures of the Catholic Church. In this series of 10 DVDs you travel with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. It’s something you can watch again and again and share with others.

Catholicism: The New Evangelization

by Fr. Robert Barron

This new documentary series continues the story of Catholicism by exploring the Church’s mission and the challenges of contemporary culture. Throughout history the call of Christ, born out of a living encounter, has sent people to the corners of the earth with a message that has built civilizations, inspired cultures and even sent some to prisons and to their graves. We have the same call today – the New Evangelization.

Building a Catholic Biblical Worldview

by Scott Hahn

In this series, Scott Hahn explains why the Catholic view of reality is true for everybody — whether they realize it or not. He explores the importance of liturgy, the relationship of Scripture and Tradition, shows us how to debunk the “demythologizers” of modernist Biblical interpretation, and much more. This is a tremendous series for every serious student of Catholicism.

A FEW GREAT BOOKS

Theology for Beginners

by Frank Sheed

This is simply one of the best summarizations of Catholic teaching in existence, and written in style so clear and using so many easy-to-understand illustrations that it’s one of the first books any convert should read.

Catholic and Christian

by Alan Schreck

To be a Catholic is simply to be a Christian. In a friendly and gracious way, the author walks through the major teachings of Catholicism showing how rooted they are in Sacred Scripture. This book is a wonderful introduction to the art of defending the faith from the Bible.