Believing in Jesus: A Popular Overview of the Catholic Faith

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Summary: Outstanding resource
Review: Fr. Leonard Foley's books is an outstanding resource for those who want to understanding the Catholic faith. Fr. Leonard approaches the faith with well founded knowledge and deep spirituality. He speaks to those who search for the meaning of their faith with gentleness and wisdom. This book will lead readers/seekers to a deeper relationship with the Lord.

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Summary: Short on moral issues of the day
Review: Fr.Foley has written a book that does not tackle moral issues from a Catholic perspective. He does not fully support Humanae Vitae, giving the choice to his readers to commit a mortal sin if they really believe contraception is okay. Used in our RCIA program but should be replaced by the CCC.

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Summary: Ideal for teaching source in RCIA program
Review: I have been using this book as a source for my instruction in the RCIA program in my parish. Each participant would be given a copy of it at the beginning of the year and we would cover the subject matter of a chapter each week. It is an ideal book for this purpose. I would also recommend it to anyone who feels their knowledge of the Catholic Faith is lacking in the basics. There are people who feel they know so little they are afraid to ask. This book my be just what they need.

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Summary: A helpful update to a classic book for all Catholics
Review: This book is a great resource for explaining the faith to new RCIA canidates or to Catholics want to develop a further understanding of their faith. This book is very readable and easy to understand which is why it's been around so long. I would give this book to a questioning Catholic WITH the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Both are valuable resources but each used differently. Thankfully, this new edition includes some great new discussion questions.

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Summary: This book IS in print
Review: This is a very appealing, fact-filled, easily read overview of the Catholic faith. It is NOT out of print.

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Summary: Good resource for Catholic RCIA programs
Review: We use this book in our parish RCIA program. It is a concise overview of what Catholics believe. In addition the book is indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I highly recommend this book for RCIA programs.