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There are many texts written and resourced produced to help people come to understand and appreciate the Catholic faith. The Catholic Enquiry Centre has published some especially to help enquirers,and other resources has been sourced to answer particular questions for those who've read the basic texts.

Please look through the selection of resources currently available. More will be added over time.

If you have a particular issue of interest or concern, please let us know and we'll try to find a product to help you.

If you would like to order any of our products, please complete an order form and return it to us by fax or mail.

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Books

The following books are available from the Catholic Enquiry Centre.

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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, commissioned in 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI, is a valuable resource either for personal reflection or for anyone enquiring about Catholic belief.

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Divorce and the Catholic Church - FAQs (Booklet)

This booklet is a companion to Marriage in the Catholic Church: Frequently Asked Questions, published in 2006 by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

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Food for Life

A collection of recipes from chefs, celebrities and donors: funding support for developing communities.

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Marriage in the Catholic Church - FAQs (Booklet)

This booklet is a must for those seeking understanding of the gift of marriage in the Catholic Church including those preparing for marriage. 

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The Catholic Religion

 

ImageThe Catholic Religion contains the full text of twenty lessons which made up the first course for enquirers offered by the Catholic Enquiry Centre. The lessons give a clear systematic coverage of the fundamental teachings of Christ and His Church.

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The Catholic Story

 

The Catholic Story is a series of 18 brochures on a variety of topics about the Catholic Faith .

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Theology of the Body Made Simple

In Theology of the Body Made Simple, Fr Percy offers a compacted version of Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body - a dynamic introduction to human sexuality.

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Multimedia

The following DVDs and CDs are available from the Catholic Enquiry Centre.

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Amazing Gift DVD Featuring Fr Stan Fortuna

The Amazing Gift is and Instructional Mass by Fr Stan Fortuna. Order your DVD today.

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Christ Bearers - Understanding Baptism (DVD)

Baptism is the first sacrament of the Catholic Church. Its purpose is to free us from original sin and be reborn as sons and daughters of God.

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Pope Benedict's Encyclical: God is Love: Deus Caritas Est (CD)

Pope Benedict XVI surprised the Church and world with the subject matter of his first encyclical letter, ‘Deus Caritas Est' that God is love. An encyclical is a letter from the Pope addressed to the Bishops and laity of the Church.

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The Mass - Images of Catholic Life (CD)

A CD collection comprising over 150 high-quality images of Catholic life, ideal for parish and school publications and websites.

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Pamphlets

The following pamphlets are available from the Catholic Enquiry Centre.

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About the Catholic Faith - A General Introduction

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How to Pray the Rosary (Pamphlet)

This pamphlet simply explains how to pray the rosary accompanied by beautiful artwork that depicts the various events of the life of Jesus.

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The Sacrament of Baptism - A General Introduction

ImageThis is a basic guide to the first sacrament of initiation and has been written for those who find themselves attending the baptism but don’t know what is happening during the ceremony.

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The Sacrament of Marriage - A General Introduction

ImageThis is a basic guide to the sacrament of marriage, and explains all about the ceremony. It is ideal for those attending a wedding who aren’t Catholic but may be interested in finding out more.

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Understanding the Mass (Pamphlet)

This pamphlet is written to explain the Mass and help the reader understand the various parts of the Mass and why they are included.

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Pamphlet)

This 8 page booklet provides an insightful explanation to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It explains that when baptized Catholics confess their sins to Jesus through a priest their sins are forgiven.

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Christmas - Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ

ImageChristmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time for remembering God who came into the world as a human being, and brought the precious gift of new life.

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A hard copy of this brochure showing your local parish Christmas schedule can be printed and copied for distribution. The following steps are recommended: 1. Click on 'View the Brochure' 2. Open the file with Adobe Reader (free software). 3. Enter local details in the two locations indicated on the brochure. 4. Print the brochure.

Note: Unless you have Adobe Acrobat software you cannot save a copy of the updated document.