Want to learn more about Catholicism? Not sure where to begin? Whether you are a convert, a revert, a contemplative, or just a little curious, we present this short guide to help you learn more.
This guide has something for everybody, newbies and experts alike.
First, the baby steps.
Catholic Answers
Catholic Answers is the world’s largest online database of answers about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith. It offers articles, books, videos, podcasts, and more. Its apologists have fielded questions from believers and non-believers since 1979. Their commitment to spreading the Gospel and speaking plainly on matters of faith and morals has made Catholic Answers the largest lay-run apostolate of Catholic evangelization in the U.S.
Catholic Culture
Do you need a Catholic dictionary for an obscure term? Are you interested in contemporary Catholic scholarship? In addition to news coverage, CatholicCulture.org offers a section dedicated to learning about nearly any Catholic topic. This user-friendly list makes searching for primary resources more accessible than ever.
Traditional Catholic
Traditional Catholic.co is a resource for free ebooks, Latin prayers, essays, lives of the saints, and more. Whether you are interested in reading the early church fathers or the lives of the saints, this collection of free classic Catholic literature and audiobooks is quite impressive. They also have a vast selection of texts translated into Spanish.
Fisheaters
Fisheaters is back! Fisheaters.com has everything you need to know to practice Catholicism traditionally. Their library of essays, ebooks, and news articles is strictly dedicated to teaching the whys and hows of traditional Catholicism. A robust and dedicated fandom surrounds the site, involving active discussion forums and chat rooms for frequently asked questions. Their mission is to build a community amongst Catholics looking to understand the diverse liturgical tradition in which the Roman rite has come to be expressed and celebrated. Please consider donating to keep the vital work they do and the resources they provide alive.
And finally…
Catholic Connect
Are you looking for a one-stop shop for global live streams of Daily Mass, rosary prayers, blogs, and more? Keep up on the latest breaking news from the Vatican with Catholic Connect! CatholicConnect.co is donor-supported and has become quite popular with “da youths” on social media for their hot-takes and topical memes on cultural issues. Founded by The Catholic Connect Foundation, the site’s primary mission is to support charitable and humanitarian initiatives across the globe through its evangelization efforts.
At long last… a way to feel good while watching the news. Joking aside, we trust this starter guide, however brief, will serve you well as you endeavor to learn more about the Catholic faith. Being a pit stop on your faith journey has been an absolute privilege. Thank you for the opportunity! We hope to see you again real soon.
Laudetur Jesus Christus!
