Links to Articles That Explain and Defend Catholicism

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Apologetics

ABCs of Faith Catholic apologetics and evangilization information, presented in a well-reasoned, balanced and lighthearted manner. http://www.abcsoffaith.com/html/home.html

About Catholics About Catholics aims to inform the general public, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, about the teachings of the Catholic faith. We also provide a place for people to gather in an online community to discuss your faith and life. http://www.aboutcatholics.com/

American Catholic Truth Society ACTS, the American Catholic Truth Society. An Internet source of Catholic Apologetics. Email lists, live chat channels, online debates and more! http://www.americancatholictruthsociety.com/

Apologetics Toolkit The aim of this page is nothing less than to communicate the person of Jesus Christ- - or, more precisely stated, to provide tools to help Christians to communicate the person of Christ. In Christian apologetics we can do nothing other than talk about Jesus Christ--outside of Christ, we Catholics have nothing. Christ is the basis of our faith, and once the world comes to know the burning love within his Sacred Heart, it can only be set ablaze with love. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/augustine/a/

Bible Christian Society The stated mission of the Bible Christian Society (BCS) is to convert at least 50% of the Greater Birmingham area to Catholicism by the year 2038, but the ripple effect reaches way beyond Birmingham. The website's purpose is to facilitate the distribution of the BCS evangelization/apologetics materials and ideas. http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/

Boston Catholic Journal Dedicated to promoting a genuine understanding of authentic Catholic doctrine that is totally faithful to the Holy See in Rome. This includes articles on vital issues by both Religious and Catholic laity. The site also promotes the use of Latin through free audio files and free CDs of Catholic prayers. http://www.boston-catholic-journal.com/

Bridegroom Press Providing orthodox catechetical and evangelization tools for adult use and for the instruction of children. http://www.bridegroompress.com/

Catholic Answers Catholic Answers is the largest Catholic apologetics and evangelization organization in North America. We are lay people devoting our full-time efforts to promoting the Catholic faith through books, booklets, tracts, This Rock magazine, tapes, and television and radio appearances. Our staff apologists answers questions about the faith and give parish seminars. Our catalog is one of the most comprehensive in the country. http://www.catholic.com/

Catholic Champion Catholic Champion is an apologetics website in which many authors contribute to the defense and understanding of the Catholic faith. The website is more oriented towards a Catholic journal type format. http://www.catholicchampion.com/

Catholic Citizens of Illinois Catholic Citizens of Illinois holds monthly speaker forums, publishes newsletters and articles on Catholic events, and actively defends the Catholic faith in the public square. http://www.catholiccitizens.org/

Catholic Defense Directory The Catholic Defense Directory is a collection of almost 9,000 links to articles that explain and defend Catholicism. http://www.phatmass.com/directory/

Catholic Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses Our Primary Goal is to Provide Reliable Resources to Catholics Who Would Like to Invite Their Jehovah's Witness Friends and Relatives to Come Home to the Fullness of the Christian Faith: The Catholic Church. http://www.catholicxjw.com/ Catholic Faith and Reason Association To explain the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith and dispel myths about it in accord with the teachings of the Magisterium of the Church. We are an apologetics site. http://www.catholicfaithandreason.org

Catholic Nucleus The Catholic Nucleus was created out of the need to catechise both Catholics and non-Catholics alike in the teachings of the Catholic Church. http://www.catholicnucleus.com/

Catholic Response Our aim is to disseminate, with the approval of the Local Ordinary, the Truths of the Catholic Faith in common but orthodox language by simple and inexpensive means, relying on the providence of God. http://users.binary.net/polycarp/

Catholic to the Max We are Catholic family business that produces and sells Catholic T shirts, Catholic Teaching and Inspirational Posters, Catholic Gifts, and Catholic Framed Art! http://www.catholictothemax.com/

Christifideles Pizza and Theology Society We are lay Catholics loyal to the Holy See and the Church's Magisterium whose primary interest is Catholic apologetics and evangelization. Via email, our staff will answer your questions in several areas of the faith. http://www.askacatholic.com

Coming Home Network Resources for all Christians who are inquiring into the Catholic Church including contacts and fellowship, guidance and support for pastors and clergy, and clear teaching of the Catholic Faith. http://www.chnetwork.org/

Comparing Mormonism to the Bible Compares Mormonism to the Bible using the teachings of the Catholic Church to interpret the Bible. http://www.comparing-views.com/

Defenders of the Faith, Inc. An organization of lay persons using their resources to educate Roman Catholics in the orthodox practice of their faith through the publication of "The Defender" published free 10 times per year. http://www.TheDefender.org/

Envoy Magazine An exciting journal that presents the truths of the Catholic faith in a fresh, contemporary style. Edited by Patrick Madrid. http://www.envoymagazine.com/

Hands On Apologetics Thy Faith, Inc. is a lay-run Catholic apologetics ministry dedicated to providing practical tools to help Catholics learn how to share and defend their Faith. http://www.handsonapologetics.com

Order of the Legion of St. Michael Catholic SuperSite loyal to the Pope offering information and services: including real audio, web radio, Q & A Forums, support groups, mail lists, chatrooms, information, libraries, and more. http://www.saint-mike.org/

Our Catholic Faith Learn about the Catholic Faith. Experience the complete expression of the Christian Faith. Come and join us in our 2000 year old Christian Tradition. http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/

Peter Kreeft Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. As an author of over 40 books and a regular contributor to several Christian publications, he is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences. http://www.peterkreeft.com

San Juan Catholic Seminars Features booklets by Father Frank Chacon and Jim Burnham along with tapes by the authors and an invaluable Catholic Concordance. Readers will discover how easy it is to show the biblical basis for the most commonly misunderstood Catholic beliefs with charity. http://www.catholicapologetics.com/

Scripture Catholic Scripture Catholic is an internet apostolate devoted to teaching about the Scriptural basis for the Catholic faith. The web page provides over 2,000 Scripture citations that explain and defend the teachings of the Church. http://www.scripturecatholic.com/

Still Catholic A mix of quizzes, apologetics, essays, Church Fathers, morality, social teaching, and links to a wide array of documents. http://www.stillcatholic.com/

Totus Tuus Ministries The purpose of this ministry is to evangelize Catholics through retreats, conferences, the study of Sacred Scripture and defense of the Catholic Faith. http://www.totustuus.com/

Evangelization

Allan Choveaux The Immaculate Conception, the perfect reflection in creation of The Eternal-father, is the key to the new Era of Love; the era of peace, wherein The Catholic Church will become the light of the world. http://www.heartsare.com/

Alpha for Catholics Alpha answers the call to the new evangelization. A 10 week course covering basic Christianity in a compelling and non-threatening way. Alpha brings people to an encounter with Jesus offering a relationship with him. The Papal Preacher is enthusiastic about Alpha for Catholics; see his video on our web page. http://www.alphausa.org/catholics/

Association of the New Covenant A community whose members represent the various vocations working together in the parish in unity to bring about the kingdom of God through the mission of direct evangelization. The members of the Association work together to accomplish the following goals: 1. Carry out the mission of direct evangelization. 2. Facilitate the transformation of the parish into an evangelizing community. http://www.sncweb.org

Brother-to-Brother Ministries To evangelize Catholic men on their faith journeys through one-to-one mentoring. To make people aware of Brother-to-Brother Ministries and how forgiveness brings healing. http://www.brothertobrotherministries.com/

Casting Nets Ministries Casting Nets is a refreshing look at evangelization and catechesis. This is your resource of the New Evangelization. There are articles, Q & A (submit your own question), a weekly radio show that can be heard online as well, and over 90 podcasts all on evangelization. http://www.castingnetsonline.com/

Catherine of Siena Institute A parish eduation program of the Western Dominican Province with the mandate of equipping lay Catholics for the New Evangelization proclaimed by the Holy Father. http://www.siena.org/

Catholic Action Principles Guided by your faith and motivated by these Catholic Action Principles, you can choose to live a joyous life of prosperity and peace. Use these simple reflections for prayerful solitary meditation or to initiate faith-based discussion on a broad range of everyday life issues. Share this book with family, friends, co-workers or students. Your evangelism will inspire others. Free ebook. http://www.catholicsuccess.com/

Catholic Christian Outreach Canada Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) is a university student movement dedicated to evangelism. We challenge students to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith, with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. http://www.cco.ca/

Catholic Evangelization Practical ways for Catholic to Evangelize and Catholic Information. http://ce.chrismacdonald.co

Catholic Familyland Catholic Familyland strives to help families get to Heaven! We hosts many events throughout the year: fun Catholic family vacations *Family Retreats *Men's and Women's Silent Retreats* Marriage Retreats: "Get Away" Marriage Weekend *Youth Retreats *Totus Tuus Family Conference. We also provide multimedia faith formation resources for famlies, parishes and organizations and a free online family catechism. http://www.familyland.org/

Catholic Society of Evangelists

http://www.catholic-soe.org/

CatholicEvangelism.org Catholic Evangelism is a lay apostolate in service to Jesus Christ, the Word of God incarnate. We continue as disciples and as "sons in the Son" the mission of Jesus Christ in reconciling humanity to God the Father. Welcome to the universal family of God - the Church. http://www.catholicevangelism.org/

Catholics United for the Faith CUF is commited to support, defend and advance the teachings of the Catholic Church through our publications and resources. We are an international lay apostolate, building on the only sure foundation for happiness and renewal of the family and society: the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church. http://www.cuf.org/

ChristLife ChristLife has an international Catholic mission of evangelization, renewal and Christian unity, based in Baltimore and endorsed by Cardinal Keeler. http://www.christlife.org/

CMG Booking CMG Booking is the leading Catholic speaker's bureau in the United States, representing over 150 diocesan approved Catholic speakers. Since 2006, CMG Booking has booked over 4,000 events reaching a national audience of over 1.5 million faithful. Our mission is to spread the Word of Christ by promoting and representing those who do it best. http://www.cmgbooking.com/

CMG Booking - Catholic Speakers Bureau We are the largest and most visited Catholic speakers bureau in the world. We have received many awards and recognition for our scholarship fund we donate money from to help people all over the world book our speakers. Read more about us here http://www.cmgbooking.com/ I respectfully request your consideration of putting a link to our site on your page of links. We would be a great resource recommendation for your readers. Thank you and we look forward to hearing back from you. Joe Condit Founder CMG Booking http://www.cmgbooking.com/

Crossroads Initiative Crossroads Initiative, is a Catholic apostolate of renewal and evangelization, a ministry of Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, current author of the weekly OSV column "This Liturgy of Ours". http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/

Cursillo Weekend formation program enabling lay people to become effective apostles. http://www.cursillo.org/

Embrace the Grace Communications A lay apostolate providing free CD's and tapes to anyone wanting to learn more about the Catholic Church. http://www.embracethegrace.com/Default.html

Envoy Magazine An exciting journal that presents the truths of the Catholic faith in a fresh, contemporary style. Edited by Patrick Madrid. http://www.envoymagazine.com/

Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) FOCUS is a Catholic evangelization movement on college campuses. FOCUS sends a staff of at least four recent college graduates to a campus to actively evangelize college students. These staff provide one-on-one mentorship, Bible studies and large group leadership training. FOCUS is on 13 campuses, with plans to expand. http://www.focusonline.org/

Flame Ministries International A ministry of lay evangelists/preachers of the Catholic Church established in 1990. Offers Catholic e-books. http://www.flameministries.org/ Gospa Missions Gospa Missions is a non-profit Catholic evangelization organization headquartered in Evans City, Pennsylvania. We have conferences, teach about Our Blessed Mother, host an online Vineyard forum, an international newsletter, and a bookstore which provides funds to various Catholic charities. http://www.gospa.org/

Institute for World Evangelization- ICPE Mission The Institute for World Evangelization - ICPE Mission is a Catholic Mission made up of Christians committed to the goal of world evangelization. The ICPE Mission is dedicated to the formation and training of Catholics so that they may become more effective evangelizers. Through evangelization, discipleship, community building and mercy work, the ICPE Mission pursues its purpose of training, formation, serving the Church and affecting the world for Christ. The ICPE Mission is an International Association of Christ's faithful with Pontifical Right and is the missionary expression of the Glory of God International Covenant Community. http://www.icpe.org/

Journeys of Faith Website for the presentation of all of Bob and Penny Lord's books, dvds, cds and Newsletter. http://www.bobandpennylord.com/index.htm

Living His Life Abundantly Living His Life Abundantly seeks to mend the Christian fabric of today's culture by proclaiming the healing love of Jesus Christ through all manner of media and communications. We accomplish our mission by producing media which builds up the Body of Christ and encourages a practical application of the Catholic faith in the world today. We evangelize through books, tapes, television, radio, conventions, and the internet. http://www.lhla.org/

Magnificat Institute Press Dedicated to publishing the finest books in apologetics, catechetics, evangelization, and spirituality on the market--both out of print books to be reprinted, and new books by new and established authors. Magnificat provides free gift copies to parishes, groups, events or other forums. http://www.magnificatpress.com/ Marian Mantle Group Strives to bring hope to those who hurt because a loved one is no longer a practicing Catholic. Members join together in prayer and support with the hope that someday, through God�s grace, all prodigals will return to Holy Mother Church. http://www.marianmantle.com/

Mission of the Redeemer Ministries MRM forms Catholics for the new evangelization. We offer parish-based retreats and 3-day Schools of Evangelization which form the evangelized so they can evangelize others. Those we have formed have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to share Christ with others. If you or fellow parishoners want to be effective evangelists, contact us! http://www.missionoftheredeemer.com/

Mother of God Community Mother of God Community is a Catholic and ecumenical charismatic community standing in a long tradition of spiritual renewal movements within the Catholic Church. The Community is recognized as a private association of the faithful under James Cardinal Hickey, Archbishop of Washington. http://www.motherofgod.org/

NET Ministries of Canada NET Ministries (National Evangelization Teams) is a Catholic youth ministry that challenges young Catholic to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Two teams of young adult volunteers travel throughout Canada proclaiming the Gospel to youth using drama, music, and presentations. http://www.netcanada.ca/

One Bread Lay Apostolate One Bread is a Catholic lay evangelical organization dedicated to Christian unity in accordance with the will of Christ that all his followers be one [John 17:21]. http://1bread.catholic.org/

Our Sorrowful Mother's Ministry We are a ministry trying to humbly bring the truth to Catholics and non-Catholics through evangelization, faith and prayer through events, retreats and missions. Prayerfully consecrated as Our Sorrowful Mother's Ministry, we are humbly dedicated to return any and all proceeds in love & service, to priests, seminarians and deacons, in order to foster holy vocations. http://www.sorrowfulmothersministry.org

Paulist Evangelization Minsitries Paulist Evangelization Ministries develops material and programs to help Catholics, as individuals and as parishes, reach out to people who are not involved in a community of faith. Brochures, booklets, pamphlets, programs for seekers, and programs for parish renewal: these and other resources are available for review on our website. http://www.pemdc.org/

Reason For Our Hope Foundation Founded by Fr. Larry Richards, the mission of the foundation is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and His Church through MP3s, CDs, DVDs, and video tapes, and to make available Catholic speakers who are effective instruments of this evangelization. http://www.thereasonforourhope.org/

Renewal Ministries Renewal Ministries seeks to proclaim Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit so that we may serve the renewal of the Catholic Church and help as many as possible come to know Christ. http://www.renewalministries.net/

Saint Paul's Outreach Engages Catholic university students in a life of Christian discipleship. Each year SPO trains missionaries and sends them out onto college campuses across the US. http://www.spoweb.org/

Savior.org The World Wide Rosary Crusade is a grass roots effort aimed at honoring Our Blessed Mother's requests in praying the Rosary for Peace. In the early stages, the crusade has already enrolled groups and individual volunteers in more than 30 countries. http://www.savior.org/Default.htm Sisters of Charity of Incarnate Word A Catholic Evangelization Website, based on Scripture, Catholic belief and tradition, designed to focus Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word through his Church, Sacramental Life, Prayer Forms, Marian Devotions and other Reflections. http://spiritualreflections.catholicweb.com/

Society of St. Vincent de Paul The primary objective of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's website is to communicate to the public the mission of the Society: to assist the poor and help all those in need. http://www.svdpusa.org/

St. Paul Street Evangelization St. Paul Street Evangelization is a grassroots, non-profit organization, dedicated to responding to the mandate of Jesus to preach the Gospel to all nations by taking our Catholic Faith to the streets. We do this in a non-confrontational way, allowing the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of those who witness our public Catholic presence. http://streetevangelization.com/

The Evangelical Catholic We form and train ministry leaders for the Church's mission of evangelization, especially on college campuses. We do this through conferences, on-site workshops, remote consultation, and by providing evangelization resources for small group bible studies. http://www.evangelicalcatholic.org/

The Evangelization Station The Evangelization Station, founded in 1989, by Victor R. Claveau is dedicated to Catholic apologetics and Evangelization both within and outside the Church. It is our desire to keep Catholics Catholic and to share the truth of Catholicism with as many searchers as possible. http://www.victorclaveau.com/index.htm

The Queen of Angels Foundation The Foundation seeks to foster a more perfect life in its Members, deepening their bond to Christ and His Church through Mary, the Theotokos, the Mother of God and Mother of all believers. http://www.thequeenofangels.com/ Vox Populi The official site of the worldwide movement promoting the promulgation of the fifth Marian dogma: Mary as Mediatrix, Co-Redemptrix, and Advocate. Join Dr. Mark Miravalle and millions who have petitioned Rome on this important issue. http://www.voxpopuli.org/

With the Spirit - Terry and Jonathan Little With the Spirit, the Catholic father and son music and evangelization ministry of Terry and Jonathan Little, from the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. With songs from their "Journey of Faith" CD receiving national radio airplay, an appearance on EWTN's "Life on the Rock", a featured front-page article in the National Catholic Register, and as members of the Catholic Association of Musicians (CAM), they are now in their sixth year together as a duo. http://www.withthespirit.com/