Catholicism – Now I Get It! offers explanations of Catholic doctrines and moral teachings in a comprehensive and unified yet fun manner, often calling Scripture and the Church Fathers to the witness stand. Sprinkled throughout the book are memorable anecdotes from Catholic school that reveal a number of amusing (in retrospect) misunderstandings the author once had about religion.

The book incorporates a strong apologetics element, providing arguments to challenge atheists as well as our separated Christian brethren. Compelling evidence is provided for the existence of a Creator as well as for the divine founding of just one Church, the Church built on the Rock of Peter.

The author, who runs www.stillcatholic.com, dreams that one day every Catholic young adult following in her former shoes would read her book and would be drawn more deeply to the well of truth and grace offered by the Church, and especially to the sacraments, where the Lord reaches down from heaven and fills us with His lov

The book was published by Our Sunday Visitor in 2006.  

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What questions will this book answer?

Where did the Church get its authority? What were the early Christians saying? Where did the sacraments come from? Who was the second pope?  Where are Catholic doctrines in the Bible? When did the Catholic Church put the Bible together? What proof do we have that Jesus rose and was God? What does DNA say about the existence of God? What does the Church teach on things like cloning, euthanasia, evolution, test-tube babies, surrogate mothers, relics, miracles,  tithing, astrology, Scientology, the Moonies, and the Vatican collection of meteorites? Why is Catholic thought more intellectually consistent as a whole than any available systems?

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Who is this book for?

If you hear names like Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, Irenaeus of Lyons, and Justin Martyr, and instantly recognize these guys as old friends, you could probably skip over this one and go straight to the advanced stuff.

Likewise, if when asked to name your favorite historian, you blurt out “Eusebius of Caesarea,” you would be well-advised to pass over this one and go straight to the original Early Church writings and documents or Books by Saints, or even enroll in classes at your local seminary on Sacred Scripture.

But, if on the other hand, you have questions about where the sacraments came from, what the first Christians were saying, or what the Church teaches on things like cloning, euthanasia, evolution, test-tube babies, surrogate mothers, relics, miracles, vasectomies, tithing, astrology, Scientology, the Moonies, mortal sin, Confession, the Lord's Supper, or the Vatican collection of meteorites – then this is the book for you.

Catholics are the number-one readers of this book, but we also suggest it for Protestants, atheists, Buddhists, Jews, Hindus, etc. :-)

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Would this book be relevant for group Bible studies or adult education programs?

Sure is! There is a free online chapter-by-chapter study guide that groups and parishes can use as a companion to the book.

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Are there discounts available for bulk orders of the book?

Yes, by calling 1-800-348-2440.

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Does this book have an imprimatur?

Yes, from Justin Cardinal Rigali's office. An imprimatur does not imply that the reviewer agrees with a book's opinions, but rather only that Church teaching is not misrepresented. There are a lot of heretics out there claiming to be Catholic and their books create chaos and confusion for sincere Catholics trying to sort out authentic teaching from the webs that are woven.

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How is the book organized?

Its format allows for easy navigation, allowing readers to skip around to favorite topics if they wish. Some may be most interested in the Sacraments, some in the After-life, some in the saints, some in issues of morality and some in Church history.

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Should I buy numerous copies of this book, enough to donate one to each senior at my local Catholic high school and college, to all the libraries in my state, and to each member of my parish?

Yes, you should buy 3,000 copies.

Author contact: ClaireCatholic@aol.com