Pope Benedict once wrote that the Christian faith is, above all, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As with every relationship, growth in love entails growth in knowledge: in order to love someone more, we need to know more about them.
The resources listed below are designed to help you grow in knowledge -- and therefore, in love -- of God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Church. Whether you are a Newcomer to the faith, ready for something a little bit Deeper or something more Advanced, you will find resources here.
Below are recommendations for both personal and group study. If you are ready to jump into group study but don't know how to get started, check out our Small Groups Guide.
If you are looking for something on prayer, we recommend this article by Armand M. Nigro, S.J. on relational prayer.
Personal Study
- Bible Basics for Catholics - John Bergsma
- Yes, There is a God - John Bergsma
- Fulfilled - Sonja Corbitt
- Something Other Than God - Jennifer Fulwiler
- Rome Sweet Home - Scott Hahn
- Because God is Real - Peter Kreeft
- Fundamentals of the Faith - Peter Kreeft
- Surprised by Truth - Patrick Madrid
- The Case for Jesus - Brant Pitre
- The Bible Compass - Edward Sri
- Love Unveiled - Edward Sri
- The Real Story - Edward Sri & Curtis Martin
- Jesus - Keith Strohm
Group Study
- Catholicism (video series) - Bp. Robert Barron
- Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible (video series) - Jeff Cavins
- Symbolon (video series) - Edward Sri
Personal Study
- Catholicism - Bishop Robert Barron
- To Light a Fire on the Earth - Bishop Robert Barron
- Stunned by Scripture - John Bergsma
- Walking with God - Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins
- A Father Who Keeps His Promises - Scott Hahn
- Reasons to Believe - Scott Hahn
- The Seven Big Myths About the Catholic Church - Christopher Kaczor
- Handbook of Catholic Apologetics - Peter Kreeft and Fr. Ronald Tacelli
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist - Brant Pitre
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary - Brant Pitre
- Crossing the Threshold - Pope John Paul II
- Salt of the Earth - Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
- The Compact History of the Catholic Church - Alan Schreck
- By What Authority? - Mark Shea
- Theology and Sanity - Frank Sheed
- Who Am I to Judge? (book and video series) - Edward Sri
- Into His Likeness - Edward Sri
Group Study
- The Bible Timeline (video series) - Jeff Cavins
- A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (video series) - Edward Sri
- Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother (video series) - Edward Sri
- Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer (video series) - Father Mark Toups
Personal Study
- And Now I See - Bishop Robert Barron
- Letter and Spirit - Scott Hahn
- Holy People, Holy Land - Matthew Levering and Michael Dauphinais
- Introduction to Christianity - Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
- Jesus of Nazareth (3 vols.) - Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
- The Light of Christ - Thomas White
Group Study
- Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint - Danny Abramowicz
- Signposts, How to be a Catholic Man in the World Today - Bill Bawden and Tim Sullivan
- Brothers! Calling Catholic Men into Vital Relationship - Geoff Gorsuch
- Boys to Men: Transforming Power of Virtue - Tim Gray and Curtis Martin
- Velvet and Steel: A Practical Guide for Christian Fathers and Grandfathers - John Ream
- Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be - Father Larry Richards
- Discipleship of Catholic men - Peter Ziolkowski
- That Man is You! Men's Leadership Program
- Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life - Johnnette Benkovic
- Life-Giving Love: Embracing God's Beautiful Design for Marriage - Kimberly Hahn
- Courageous Love: A Bible Study on Holiness for Women - Stacy Mitch
- Courageous Virtue: A Bible Study on Moral Excellence for Women - Stacy Mitch
- My Monastery is a Minivan: 35 Stories from a Real Life - Denise Roy
- Blessed is She
- ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women)
- Walking with Purpose
- Women of Grace