Young adults will find clear answers to their questions about the faith in this guide to Catholic belief. Starting with the most essential question-"Is there a God?"-Alan Schreck offers user-friendly answers designed to lead the reader to a deeper understanding of Catholic essentials. Along the way, he considers such topics as: 
<ul>
<li>How can a loving God allow evil to exist?</li> <li>What is salvation? Can we lose it?</li> <li>Where do Catholic beliefs come from?</li> <li>Do we need the Church?</li> <li>Is the Eucharist really Jesus-body, blood, soul and divinity?</li> <li>Why do Catholics have to attend Mass every Sunday?</li> <li>Can the saints in heaven help those of us on earth?</li> <li>Do Catholics worship Mary?</li> <li>What will heaven be like? What is purgatory?</li> <li>What will happen at the end of human history? </li>
</ul>
Catholic and Christian for Young Adults is a lively treatment of Catholic essentials in an engaging question-and-answer format.

Catholic and Christian for Young Adults: Questions and Answers About the Faith

Religion & Spirituality

Schreck Ph.D., Alan

Christian Books & Bibles

Servant

Whatever happened to the Second Vatican Council? Has the Catholic Church backed away from its teachings? What, exactly, were those teachings? Did the Council stand for the renewal of the liturgy, for example, or its destruction? Did it bring the Church into the world, or has it allowed the world to infiltrate the Church? On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the closing of Vatican II, Alan Schreck discusses the key documents of the Council and their meaning for Catholics today. He also takes a close look at the ferment and criticism Vatican II left in its wake. What he finds will surprise some Catholics but encourage all to lean into the task of renewing and strengthening the Church for the twenty-first century.

Vatican II: The Crisis and the Promise

History

A must-have guide to the Church through the ages. Maybe you’ve wondered just what the Church has to offer. Or maybe you’ve been tempted to give up on it as you realize its weaknesses. The Compact History of the Catholic Church sweeps through the centuries offering a clear-eyed view of the Church’s development and contributions to world history. God’s faithfulness and mercy are evident, too, as he continually renews the Church and raises it “again and again from the pit of trouble to new heights of faith, charity and peace.” Now including a handy timeline highlighting major developments and figures from the time of Christ into the twenty-first century.

The Compact History of the Catholic Church: Revised Edition

World

How can we—as St. Francis and so many of the saints have done—hear and obey God's call to 'Rebuild My Church'? —From chapter seven Authentic renewal of the Church isn't an issue for the hierarchy alone. Church renewal depends on every Catholic, including you—your personal growth in holiness, your readiness to use the gifts God has given you, your willingness to learn how to discern and support authentic renewal. In straightforward, engaging language, Dr. Schreck examines the meaning and nature of renewal, the challenges and pitfalls that can divert it, historical examples of renewal, the impact of repentance and prayer, the influence of saints and other notable figures, the role of those in ecclesial office, renewal in the twenty-first century, and more. Informative and inspiring, Rebuild My Church underscores the critical importance of renewal throughout history and equips us to participate in God's plan for the Church in these challenging times.

Rebuild My Church: God's Plan for Authentic Catholic Renewal

Twenty years ago, Dr. Alan Schreck’s landmark book The Essential Catholic Catechism, was one of the most prominent books in the New Evangelization”publishing boom, through which many Catholics, both converts and cradle Catholics alike, learned the Faith. TAN is proud to bring this book that has cultivated the hearts and souls of so many back into print. This new edition features an introduction by TAN publisher Conor Gallagher, student and friend of Dr. Schreck at Franciscan University of Steubenville. It is a new edition, but the questions and answers remain for they are perennial ones, that each new generation must ask and answer for themselves. Who is God? How does the Church help me to know God better? What is the connection between faith and reason, between the spiritual life and “real life?” Does it really matter what I believe, so long as I’m a good person? These questions and many others are answered simply and with clarity by the bestselling author Dr. Schreck. This book will give you a basic introduction to the Catholic faith that is both theologically sound and readily understandable. A useful resource for anyone interested in learning more about the basic tenets of the Catholic faith. Keyed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this catechism also helps readers to understand more fully this important document and its relevance to daily life. An excellent tool for anyone who wants to be able to explain the Catholic faith more clearly. Ideal for religious education instructors, pastors, and RCIA directors.

The Essential Catholic Catechism: A Readable, Comprehensive Catechism of the Catholic Faith

TAN Books

Who is God? How does the Church help me to know God better? What is the connection between faith and reason, between the spiritual life and "real life"? These questions and many others are answered simply and with clarity by the best-selling author. This book will give you an introduction to the Catholic faith that is both theologically sound and readily understandable. An excellent tool for those who want to be able to explain the Catholic faith more clearly: religious education instructors, pastors, and RCIA directors. A Servant Book.

The Essential Catholic Catechism: A Readable, Comprehensive Catechism

What does a medieval Italian Catholic friar and a 21st century Argentinian pope have in common?
The central belief that encountering Jesus can change your life and the world.
Author, speaker, and professor, Alan Schreck, PhD, offers a fascinating look at Saint Francis and Pope Francis, and what they each have to tell us about following Jesus.
In St. Francis and Pope Francis you will see how these themes are central to the mission of Saint Francis and Pope Francis:
<ul>
<li>Conversion - their stories are very different but their message the same: turn to Jesus</li>
<li>Prayer - both are well known for prayer and encourage us in the union with Jesus</li>
<li>Poverty - their imitation of Jesus inspires us to take on the form of a servant</li>
<li>Church - they passionately upheld and defended the Church, and teach us how</li>
<li>Mission - their mission is also ours as Catholics: share the Gospel in words and actions</li>
<li>Joy - the hallmark of both men's lives, they show us it's possible for us today</li>
</ul>
Two men separated by 800 years. One vision for Catholics.

St. Francis and Pope Francis: Prayer, Poverty, and Joy in Jesus

Our Sunday Visitor

What do Catholics really believe about Jesus? Dr. Alan Schreck offers a thorough answer to this question. Jesus is central to everything the Church believes and teaches, yet few people really understand the significance of who Jesus is in their own lives. Dr. Schreck explains when and how Jesus lived, what he taught, his human and divine nature, and how the Risen Jesus continues to act today in the sacraments, through the Holy Spirit, and in his people and ministers. Written in an engaging, straightforward style, this is a book for anyone wanting to know more about Jesus.

Jesus: What Catholics Believe

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Schreck Ph.D., Alan. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Schreck Ph.D., Alan