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StephanieA
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Posted: July 18 2013 at 2:14pm \| IP Logged

I need an apologetic question/answer type book for my high school daughter. We have Karl Keatings "What Catholics Really Believe". I like it, but I would like something else too. (We also have Catholicism and Fundamentalism - but this is not really what I am looking for). She needs succinct answers to questions that kids are posing to her in music class at our local university and other places.

Any suggestions of books that your family likes?

I want a less philosophical book like "Why are we here?" or "Does God exist"? and more concrete like "What is the Biblical reason Catholics pray to the saints" type questions.

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Posted: July 18 2013 at 3:34pm \| IP Logged

What about Beginning Apologetics or Friendly Defenders?

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Posted: July 18 2013 at 3:37pm \| IP Logged

Try Where is That in the Bible by Patrick Madrid

And even though they're written to younger kids.. these flash cards are great for anyone Friendly Defenders Cards

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Posted: July 18 2013 at 3:56pm \| IP Logged

I really like the Prove It! series. There are four or five different ones on different topics (Jesus, prayer, the Church, etc.). They are easy reads but full of valuable information for Catholics. I think all of them are available for the Kindle, too, in case you want to check out a sample of the book first.

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Posted: July 18 2013 at 4:36pm \| IP Logged

Seconding Eva's suggestion of Beginning Apologetics.

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Posted: July 18 2013 at 6:39pm \| IP Logged

Yes! Beginning Apologetics is excellent and they have a nice cheat sheet too. All of the books in the series are great.

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