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Hi there! Also a former raised-Catholic-but-not-really-former-atheist/agnostic revert here.
There are numerous - almost endless - amount of resources out there, regarding the Church. (Considering the age of the Catholic Church, it's not surprising.) If you had more specific topics you were looking for, I'm sure people here would be more than willing to point you in the right direction.
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This subreddit is generally good at giving solid answers and advice, if you had specific questions/doubts/inquiries. It was actually probably quite an instrumental player in my reversion to the Church. And like you said, head to confession ASAP! Welcome back home, friend.
You're in luck! Catholicism For Dummies, and it's really good.
Also, call your local church and ask to speak to someone in RCIY (Rites of Christian Initiation for Youth).
> I have no idea if this post contains anything insulting/against the rules/breaking some secret taboo. I just want to become closer to the family of the man I love.
This last sentence just made me smile so big today. We're a pretty thick skinned bunch, and hearing that you want to come into this with an open heart and mind, prompted by a man and family whom you love, is an occasion for joy. Welcome! We're happy to have you here. Please stick around and ask as many questions as you wish!
I want to make this offer at the beginning of this post, so it doesn't get buried. As you embark upon this journey, please feel free to keep my username handy and DM with any specific questions that trip you up or pique your curiosity. I mean that, I'm happy to be a resource in addition to all the wonderful folks who help this subreddit tick.
I'm a cradle Catholic, 28 years old, and I, too, feel like there's an eternity's worth of stuff to discover about the faith. It's always overwhelming.
I'm going to first echo /u/Trubea's sentiments, Catholicism For Dummies is an excellent resource book and worth picking up.
Given that your SO has been sharing lots of biblical stories with you it would also make sense to buy a Bible. I'd recommend the following for a very readable Bible with awesome footnotes, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a teaching companion to reference against. It may take time to dig really deeply into those, but eventually you'll want them.
Two YouTube channels (finally I'm recommending something free, right?) where you'll find great short videos on what the Church teaches, pop culture, and everything in between are found here:
Also, I've noticed you seem to be drawn to the "beauty" of the faith. The aforementioned Bishop Barron has some great media that I think you'd really enjoy.
Before I recommend too many more options that break the bank, I'll leave you with that. :) There are lots of free resources to learn about the Catholic Church online, as well. The teachings, the stories, the lives of the saints, the miracles, you name it! Just let us know what is piquing your interest the most, and we'll do our best to direct you to something awesome on it.
In the present, will say a prayer for your journey. Peace to you!
>Basically, I need some Catholicism for Dummies
Catholicism for Dummies
Hello! Perhaps this could be a good resource for you (for children)?
For you, I've seen on this sub (though please correct me if I'm wrong, friends) that Catholicism for dummies has been a good resource for many.
>Is there such a thing as "Catholicism for dummies"?
Such a book indeed exists
It's handy to have some basic apologetics resources available, and be familiar with the Scriptural and Traditional origins of basic Catholic teachings and practices.
What you'll run up against depends on who's doing the talking.
Note that it's very rarely easy, because objections to Catholicism are often very deep-set and visceral. You can talk till you're blue in the face about Matthew 16:18-19 being the basis for our teachings on the papacy, but for someone who may have grown up hearing about how the pope is the Antichrist, a wicked and corrupt man who's worshipped like a god, it's hard to get our message across. Sometimes even mountains of Scripture and Church Fathers and apologetics cannot wear down a fortress built of misinformation, misinterpretation, and age-old prejudice.
Often, the hostility to Catholicism is reinforced by bad personal experiences people have had with Catholics. For too many, the uncaring priest, the mean nun, the gossipy and unwelcoming parish, and scandals of sin and unconscionable abuse have done as much damage to the Church's image as centuries of anti-Catholic polemics and lies.
There actually is a Catholicism for Dummies. Calling a local parish also works. Get in touch with a priest, he'll usually be happy to tell you more.
Love your post, especially the Konami code thing :)
You might like the book Catholicism for Dummies by Fathers Trigilio and Brighenti.
Catholic.com is a great resource; you might also like the Catholic Answers podcast.
And, of course, there's always this subreddit!
Sorry you've had a bad experience. The internet and forums are often a mixed bag unfortunately.
If you are interested in better understanding Catholicism, a good start is this book http://www.amazon.com/Catholicism-Dummies-Rev-John-Trigilio/dp/1118077784. Its a pretty simple read and represents a good foundation to start from. It doesn't answer every question you might have, but I think it might give you some better insight. Hope it helps. God bless.
Ozurip has the right of it here, "you shouldn't swear frivolously." So, the propriety of your uber-Catholic character making this oath would depend on the circumstances of the oath.
Generally, I would expect this kind of swearing to come up in casual, minor situations. "My right hand to God, this lady in line at the grocery store was [doing some crazy, unbelievable thing]." That would not be an appropriate use of a swear (oath).
In general, as a serious Catholic, you would understand and appreciate the gravity and seriousness of calling upon almighty God Himself to bear witness to the truth of a statement you're making. If it's done casually or for minor cases, then obviously you're doing not appreciating the seriousness of it.
Testifying in court, oaths of office or enlistment, solemn vows, etc, are all serious matters and, hopefully, not undertaken lightly or without full understanding. In those cases, they are good and virtuous.
In [Matt 5:34-37], Jesus tells us not to swear by God, but to let our honest word stand for itself. Now, He was not actually forbidding all swearing to or by God, but stressing that we ought to live by what we say, and be honest and virtuous in all things, so that oaths would be unnecessary to convince others that what we say is true.
You can read more about the subject at this link. For what it's worth, I don't typically hear practicing Catholics make this kind of oath, nor do I, unless it's for serious oaths.
For your book and character, I would highly suggest the Catholicism for Dummies book. It's actually a really good overview and summary of a lot of the Catholic faith, and would probably really help you in writing your character. Also, feel free to drop by the r/Catholicism subreddit to ask any other questions you have for your story. This is kind of a subsubreddit of that, it's bigger and more active.
http://www.amazon.com/Catholicism-Dummies-Rev-John-Trigilio/dp/1118077784
Best intro ever.
Are you familiar with Catholic Answers? They're a good source for learning more about the faith.
If you want to start reading the Bible (which is a good thing to do), I'd suggest starting with one of synoptic gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, or Luke) and possibly using a Catholic study Bible (which will help with interpretation). I'd recommend either the Catholic Study Bible put out by Ignatius press - you can get the books individually (Here's Matthew, for example), or they have a version that's the entire New Testament. Another possibility might be the Didache Bible, which has commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
If you want a very general overview, Catholicism for Dummies isn't a bad starting point. If you're in the United States, the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults would also be a good option.
My Intro to Catholicism professor's friend/professional acquaintance wrote this book, and all "haha, Dummies books" aside, it's an excellent book. He even required us to read it for the course: Catholicism for Dummies
The RCIA course and speaking with the priest are exactly right, I just thought you might like a little side reading. HTH.
Yes this exists
By Frs John Trigilio Jr. and Kenneth Brighenti
Bought it for my wife who is a cradle Catholic but never really read much about the church and was a bit of a cultural Catholic. She has really enjoyed it.
Also Why Do Catholics Do That?: A Guide to the Teachings and Practices of the Catholic Church
by Kevin Orlin Johnson