Catechism

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Revised in Accordance With the Official Latin Text Promulgated by Pope John Paul II
$24.95
This volume is an outdated version of a reference book which I used for research purposes. It is no longer current as it refers to other material, but it is still easy enough to understand and is not so far out of date as to give erroneous information. While a more current Catechism has been available for several years, this book is perfectly suitable as a reference for the average layperson, Catholic or non-Catholic.

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
$14.95
The Pope has written an easily accessible overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Who would read the whole 800 page Catechism? Here in Question and Answer format he presents the major ideas of dogma and doctrine. This book is ideal for the "beginner" in Catholicism. If you're in RCIA, you'll appreciate this book, and even before you decide to join Catholicism it will give you a good overview of the beliefs.

Study Guide for the U.S. Adult Catholic Catechism
$9.95
We are using this booklet as a tool for reading, reflecting and discussing The U. S. Adult Catechism in our faith sharing group. It really helps us to stay on track.

United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
$24.95
This is much easier to understand than the Catholic Catechism. It is well organized which makes it easy to find the answer to questions you may have. The church I work for is using it as the text for RCIA classes (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).