The rich tradition of Catholicism is so vast that questions are bound to arise. This book will answer your questions on: Matters of faith, matters of practice and matters of curiosity. Offering wise, authoritative answers to common (and some not-so-common) questions about the faith, this book is an invaluable resource for parishes, laypeople, students and libraries.

As religion continues to dominate the news, politics and society in general, more and more laypeople are looking for a reliable guide to understanding the beliefs and practices of each faith. The Roman Catholic Church-the largest branch of Christianity-claims a total of over 1 billion baptized members around the globe and has been revered by billions of followers for thousands of years. Why? The Catholicism Answer Book answers 300 pivotal questions about one of the world's oldest religions. From the basic tenets of Christianity and the nature of God and salvation to the differences between a Catholic Bible and a Protestant Bible, readers can round out their knowledge on such inquiries as: What are the "lost" or "missing" books of the Bible? And why are the books we have canonical? Why does it seem like Catholics worship Mary? What are the Last Things? Why confess to a priest when I can go directly to God?

Cliffe Knechtle offers clear, reasoned and compassionate responses to the tough questions skeptics ask.

A follow-up to Confession of a Roman Catholic. This book provides the answers to 34 questions commonly asked about the Church. One of our most popular booklets. Great for evangelization and instruction.

The art of asking good questions is a hallmark of adolescent life. But for young people, it often feels as if no one is willing to take their questions about faith and religion seriously. This conversational, engaging book written by young people themselves will turn all that around. In Why Do Catholics . . . ? Teens Respond to Questions About the Faith, teens will find responses to commonly asked questions regarding Church beliefs and practices. The contributors respond to dozens of questions in their own words, sharing their own knowledge and ownership of the Tradition and their personal experiences of integrating faith with the real world.

This is a compilation of Fr. Ryland's column that appeared from 2004 through 2014 in The Catholic Answer magazine, published by Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN 46750. The 676 questions came from Catholics, Protestants, and non-Christians who wanted a better understanding of the Catholic faith. Access to particular topics is provided via a thorough back-of-the-book index, as well as through theme links throughout the book. Touch a topic in the index or a theme link, view the question and Fr. Ryland's wise answer, and you are equipped to better understand and to share the fullness of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. Think of this book as one more instrument in the "new evangelization". Online resources include full search capability and updates of the index. "Nihil Obstat" and "Imprimatur" granted by the Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio.

More and more Catholics are asking tough questions about their faith and the leadership of the Catholic church. With sensitivity, insight, and well-researched, biblical responses, former-Catholic Tony Coffey answers the more pressing questions, including: Who speaks for God? Which is the one true church? Is the papacy taught in scripture? Did the first Christians believe in the mass? Should we go to confession? This clear and simple presentation of the differences between Roman Catholic tradition and the teachings of Scripture helps Catholics examine the Bible's view of everything from Mary to purgatory and divorce. Christians who want a foundation when talking to Catholics will find Tony Coffey's information invaluable.