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From: Catholic Home Study Service

Catholic Home Study Service invites you to learn more about our faith by studying at home. Six free courses, faithful to the teachings of the Church, are available. When you request a course, you will receive a textbook and a workbook with study questions. After reading a section of the book, you can send your workbook answers to us either over the internet or by postal mail. We will make whatever corrections are necessary and answer any questions you want to ask. All who complete the course receive a graduation certificate. There is no charge for the course, and no one will call on you. You may take the course alone or with friends or family members.

WE BELIEVE... A SURVEY OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH
An explanation of Catholic teaching, cross-referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and following the same structure as the Catechism: Creed, worship, Christian life, and prayer. The course studies belief in God, the Bible, the life and teaching of Jesus, the Church, Mary, the saints, life after death, the Sacraments, moral living, and Catholic prayer. Foreword by Archbishop Justin Rigali of St. Louis.

A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO THE BIBLE
Explains Catholic principles of interpreting the Bible. Takes the student through the Bible, offering pertinent information about the historical background, author, and literary style of each book. Selects readable passages from each book of the Bible so that the student can become familiar with the whole Bible and understand it as the Word of God.

THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CATHOLIC
Explains the most distinctive beliefs of Catholics and points out how they are based on the goodness of God's creation, our Redemption by Jesus, and the love of the Holy Spirit. Shows what it means to be a Catholic, and why we believe as we do, explaining the reasons for doctrines like the Real Presence, confession, sacramentals, and devotion to the saints.

THE CATECHISM HANDBOOK
A summary and study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Condenses the Catechism into a brief and readable format, and offers explanations of difficult passages. A good way to become familiar with the whole Catechism in a short time.

CHRIST'S MOTHER AND OURS
This course explains what the Bible says about Mary, what the Church teaches, Mary's apparitions, how Mary relates to us in our daily lives, prayer and liturgy relating to Mary, the meaning of the Rosary, Marian sacramentals, and more. It will help you understand Catholic devotion to Mary and explain it to others.

SURPRISED BY TRUTH
The personal stories of eleven recent converts (most of them former ministers) who were "surprised by the truth" they found in the Catholic Church. Their reasons for becoming Catholic can help anyone answer the most common questions about Catholicism.

Free Tapes

From the Mary Foundation

The True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist

The Nuts & Bolts of How to Fully Participate During Mass

The History of the Mass: the Untold Story

The Conversion of Scott Hahn. (Dr. Scott Hahn)
This spellbinding talk features the story of how a brilliant young Protestant minister names Scott Hahn converted to Catholicism. A moving, amazing story that has already touched the lives of millions.

John Corapi's Amazing Story. (The Rev. John Corapi, SOLT)
John Corapi was a football star, in the Army Special Forces, and a millionaire real estate mogul to the stars of Hollywood. Then he became a cocaine addict. Now he is a Catholic priest. Father John's life will inspire young men and women to answer their own calls.

The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
Finally, a recording that is easy to pray along with every day, yet is also a perfect tool for teaching the Rosary to beginners! There are no songs or prayers between Mysteries -- just five beautiful voices which will draw you into prayer. Bonus: Divine Mercy Chaplet and History of the Rosary recordings, plus a "Beginners Guide to the Rosary" booklet inside every cassette!

The Truth About Mary. (Patrick Madrid and Marcus Grodi)
Enjoy a refreshing "dinner table discussion" by Patrick Madrid and Marcus Grodi, two of the most respected and well-known Catholic apologists of our time. Learn what the Catholic Church really teaches about Our Lady, and why. Be prepared to defend Mary against the major objections non-Catholics have to her Immaculate Conception, where Mary is in the Bible, her role as Mediatrix, and much more.

Confession. (The Rev. Larry Richards)
An instant classic, this moving talk on the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a must for practicing and non-practicing Catholics alike. Father Larry is riveting, hilarious, insightful, earthy, and inspirational. No one who listens to this tape will ever experience this most important sacrament in the same way again. A truly life-changing talk.

The Mass Explained. (The Rev. Larry Richards) NEW!
Father Larry Richards expands and combines three of his most popular "parish mission" talks into this eye-opening presentation on the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the amazing untold story of the history of the Mass, and a nuts and bolts "walk-through" of the parts of the Mass. Whether you go to Mass regularly or haven't gone in years, you'll be enriched immeasurably by this talk, which finally reveals everything they didn't teach us in school.

The Mass Explained. (Father Larry Richards))

To receive free tapes (donations are optional), write to the address below or click on the link.

The Mary Foundation
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PO Box 26101
Fairview Park, OH 44126-0101

www.catholicity.com/maryfoundation/

Free Novels

From St. Jude Media

Free Miraculous Medal

From Association of the Miraculous Medal

Free Padre Pio Blessed Prayer card

From Padre Pio Foundation of America