I’m Catholic. Now what? 

by Shaun McAfee

A useful reference book for converts and reverts alike, written by Sean McAfee, founder of EpicPew.com. In the form of 100 suggestions to new Catholics, McAfee succinctly overviews Catholic beliefs and practices in the modern world. A great springboard for further research as well as a handy resource regarding Catholic practices that many seasoned Catholics forget can be confusing for new believers.

Recommended for new Catholics, OCIA directors, and returning Catholics.

150 People, Places and Things You Never Knew Were Catholic

by Jay Copp

Jay Copp’s book on the impact of Catholicism on our modern world is probably not going to be on your bedside table, but it may be on your coffee table. From scientific discoveries to celebrities, from authors to athletes, the author documents the sometimes unknown role Catholicism played in the history of the world and the United States.

Recommended for anyone who loves Catholic trivia, and as a lighthearted, uncomplicated introduction to Catholicism.

Entering Heaven on Earth

by Father Lawrence Lew, OP

Father Lew’s beautiful guide to the signs, symbols, and saints of Catholic churches is a visual and intellectual treat. His thoughtful and reverent explanations of the deeper meanings found in sacred art and architecture, illustrated by his own photographs, invite readers into a contemplation of the beauty not only of the Churches he features, but with the God who inspired them.

Recommended for new Catholics eager to appreciate and understand Catholic art and architecture, and as an antidote to the ugliness present in our world.