 The 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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About the Catholic Faith – A General Introduction |
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 This is a basic guide to the Catholic faith and has been written for those who might be enquiring about the beliefs of the Church, or at least looking for somewhere to go to have their questions answered.
These brochures are ideal as a resource for use as part of a pastoral outreach. Distributing copies during baptisms, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, weddings and funerals as well as major feasts of Christmas and Easter might encourage people who have no ongoing connection with the Catholic community to want to find out more.
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The Sacrament of Baptism – A General Introduction |
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 This 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 |
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 This 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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Course: The Catholic Story |
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This is a series of 18 lessons that provide a basic
introduction to the Catholic faith. They are written in a conversational style
to help the reader encounter Jesus Christ and his Church.
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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church |
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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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What Catholics Believe and Why |
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'What Catholics believe and why' by Cardinal Edward Clancy, the seventh Archbishop of Sydney, is a great aid to
those seeking to understanding the Church.
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The Gospel of Mark is one of the four Gospels found in the New Testament of the Bible and was written with Roman Christians in mind.
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The Mass is central to the Catholic's life of prayer and
worship. This booklet is designed to help people become familiar with the Mass
and understand its role in Catholic life.
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Remember & Recognise: Understanding Catholic Eucharist (DVD and Video) |
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The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life". It is an action of thanksgiving to God. Order your DVD today.
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Images of Catholic Life - CD |
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A CD collection comprising over 150 high-quality images of
Catholic life, ideal for parish and school publications and websites.
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Christ Bearers - Understanding Baptism (DVD and Video) |
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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) |
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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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Theology of the Body Made Simple |
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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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The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Pamphlet) |
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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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Understanding the Mass (Pamphlet) |
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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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How to Pray the Rosary (Pamphlet) |
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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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Marriage in the Catholic Church - FAQs (Booklet) |
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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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Divorce and the Catholic Church - FAQs (Booklet) |
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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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