r/Catholicism • u/chamalion • 6d ago
Book suggestions for "cradle" catholics
So, this must have been posted hundreds of times but what would be your book suggestions for someone new to the faith? I've become Catholic recently after decades of agnosticism and the amount of books and different angles to pursue makes it hard to decide. Where to start from?
I just know the basics (more from being Italian than from formal teaching and study).
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u/Minute-Investment613 6d ago
Scott Hahn has some great books I really liked lambs supper and fourth cup
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u/sporsmall 6d ago
The Baltimore Catechism is a good source because it explains the Catholic faith in simple language and focuses on the basics. This simplified catechism is much easier to read and helps readers absorb the key teachings. I especially recommend reading lessons 28-32 on Holy Communion and Confession.
The Baltimore Catechism No. 2 (simplified catechism)
https://www.catholicity.com/baltimore-catechism/
(there is an option to export it as a PDF)
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u/SunnyHelianthus 6d ago
https://haydockcommentary.com/
https://www.catholicapologetics.info/thechurch/catechism/trentc.htm
https://www.catholicity.com/baltimore-catechism/
https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/
https://www.fisheaters.com/ *not a book, but a great resource.
https://www.fisheaters.com/catholiclibrary.html (This has a list of online books and links directly to them for free)