The Faith Explained

This book is constantly reprinted and it's no wonder. We first used it in an (authentic) high school CCD program in the mid- 1970's. Its simple, straightforward style, depth and clarity have me coming back to it every 4 years or so for a "refresher" on the basics of the Roman Catholic faith. This book is a must for anyone who wants to know why he exists, where he is going, who God is, etc., in addition to the nuts and bolts of Mother Church. I read a lot in this area--in addition to apologetics and all the usual suspects in that area and this book is a stand out and has stood the test of time. I'm ordering more because I'm always giving them away to all sorts of people and I never get "negative" feedback--it's always completely positive. A very readable book!

Very easy to understand and will answer numerous questions regarding Catholic faith. It should be required reading for all believers of the Bible, for it explains it in an easier way, leaving no room for speculations or assumptions. Highly recommended...

My family received this book as a gift & I'm so glad I had the chance to read it. Like SO MANY Catholics, the past several years, I've only gone to Church on Christmas & Easter.Although I was born & raised a Catholic, & attended Catholic school, after a few years past I seem to have forgotten "how to be" a Catholic. Sadly, I even admitted that I didn't know what it meant to be Catholic.This book has answered so many questions I had (similar to all the questions most Catholics have), & in every sense, my "faith was explained"... & finally, I understand what it means to be Catholic & I'm able to take a better & stronger stand concerning my beliefs.A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE--even those who attend church regularly!

This is a hard one to put down. So many Catholics have received such a limited formation in the knowledge of their faith. I feel I have been one of them up till recently, even though I went through Catholic grade school and high-school and I've been practicing all my life. So many little theological questions are discussed and explained in brief and engaging ways in this book. It's an excellent supplement to the Catechism and the Bible especially for Catholic Christians today in America.

It's the first book I recommend to someone who wants to learn the Catholic or Christian faith. It takes complicated subjects and brings them down to a level anyone can understand. It does this without diluting the subject in any way. I also keep a copy of it next to my bed for quick reference. It also is a fabulous book for the post-Vatican II'ers who never really had great catechism growing up. If I was stuck on a deserted island this would be one of 4 or 5 books I'd want to have with me.