Catechisms & Teaching Aids

for schools, homeschooling, CCD or personal study

Good catechetical resources are extremely important in order to effectively instruct others about the true teachings and meaning of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the official resource for teaching the faith. It is wonderful, but other books may be necessary for personal growth and/or teaching the Catholic faith to various audiences.

Here you will find a non-exhaustive listing of very solid tools that will help you deepen and teach the beautiful truths of the Catholic Church, faithful to Christ:

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catechism of the Catholic Church A video presentation
Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and Bishop Christoph Schönborn
The Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catechisms and Controversies Religious Education in the Post-Conciliar Years Msgr. Michael J. Wrenn
Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church Volume One: the Creed Cardinal Christoph Schönborn
Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church Volume Two: the Sacraments Cardinal Christoph Schönborn
Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church Volume Three: Life in Christ Cardinal Christoph Schönborn
Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church Volume Four: Paths of Prayer Cardinal Christoph Schönborn
The Catholic Church and the Bible Fr. Peter Stravinskas
Fundamentals of Catholicism Volumes I, II and III Kenneth Baker, S.J.
Fundamentals of the Faith Essays in Christian Apologetics Peter Kreeft
Gospel, Catechesis, Catechism Sidelights on the Catechism of the Catholic Church Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Understanding the Sacraments Fr. Peter Stravinskas
Principles of Catholic Theology Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Issues of Faith and Morals Archbishop George Pell
LifeWork: Finding Your Purpose in Life - Book or Video Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D.
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church Ellen Rossini

Catechism Series:

• Faith and Life
• Image of God

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Materials appropriate for catechizing children:

Religion Series for Catholic Schools, CCD Programs, and home-schooling Kindergarten to Eighth Grade:

Faith and Life

Faith and Life was published with the aim of producing an inspiring and beautiful religious education series implementing the Church's teaching at appropriate grade levels. The guidelines used for doctrinal content and teaching method were the General Catechetical Directory, Pope John Paul II's Catechesi Tradendae and the U.S. National Catechetical Directory.

Produced under the direction of Msgr. Eugene Kevane, a foremost authority on Catholic catechesis, each volume provides an intersting and readable presentation of the Catholic Faith for young people. Each book includes beautiful artwork and color illustrations that will deepen the student's understanding of the truths of the Faith. Questions and answers are provided at the end of each lesson, and each text comes with a workbook.

"These catechetical publications are, in my experience, unsurpassed in lucidity of doctrine; in fidelity to God's revelation; in pedagogical approach; in stimulation of real interest in, and love for the Faith; in application to daily Catholic living; and in true formation of young people."

-- Bishop Thomas Muldoon

Image of God

The Image of God religion series is an exciting new comprehensive Catholic program that has as its foundation the creation of human beings in God's own likeness. The greatest confirmation of man's unique dignity is the Incarnation of Christ, the God-man who is the perfect image of the Father and who reveals God as Love, especially by the Cross and Resurrection. In revealing God, Christ showed us who we are and how to act. This emphasis on the dignity of the individual child as the foundation of this series is taken from Scripture, the documents of Vatican II, and the writings of John Paul II. It presents the Catholic Faith in a stimulating and easy to read format that is being praised by teachers, pastors and bishops.

"As bishops and religious educators across the country are expressing an urgent need for sound, solid and well-produced catechetical materials which accurately represent the teachings of the Church, this series will fill an unfortunate gap in the religious education of our youth. I am grateful for your efforts and expertise."

-- John Cardinal O'Connor

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