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Apologetics is the science of the defense and explanation of Christian religion. It is the comprehensive, scientific vindication of the grounds of Christian, Catholic belief, in which the calm, impersonal presentation of underlying principles is of paramount importance, the refutation of objections being added by way of corollary. It addresses itself not to the hostile opponent for the purpose of refutation, but rather to the inquiring mind by way of information. Its aim is to give a scientific presentation of the claims which Christ's revealed religion has on the assent of every rational mind; it seeks to lead the inquirer after truth to recognize, first, the reasonableness and trustworthiness of the Christian revelation as realized in the Catholic Church, and secondly, the corresponding obligation of accepting it. While not compelling faith -- for the certitude it offers is not absolute, but moral -- it shows that the credentials of the Christian religion amply suffice to vindicate the act of faith as a rational act, and to discredit the estrangement of the sceptic and unbeliever as unwarranted and culpable. Its last word is the answer to the question: Why should I be a Catholic? Apologetics thus leads up to Catholic faith, to the acceptance of the Catholic Church as the divinely authorized organ for preserving and rendering efficacious the saving truths revealed by Christ. This is the great fundamental dogma on which all other dogmas rest.

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• - Features online pamphlets explaining the Catholic doctrine and morality bearing the imprimatur of Bishop Fabian Bruskewicz, Bishop of Lincoln, NE.
  
• - Detailed Catholic replies to issues of morality, ethics, bioethics, doctrine, and present-day ecclesial controversies.
  
• - Explains and corrects many of the misconceptions about the Catholic Faith.
  
• - Apologetics information on a variety of subjects, but with an emphasis on Mormonism, Adventism, and Jehovah's Witnesses.
  
• - Essays, links, information on Catholicism, and some devotional material.
  
• - This site's purpose is to give people interested in Catholicism a quick reference for the most common items of the faith. Particularly in areas where Catholics and other religions disagree.
  
• - Articles refuting Protestantism, feminism, modernism, adventism. There is a debates section. Searchable.
  
• - Explains the Biblical foundation of the Roman Catholic Church in the form of conversion stories and FAQs on Catholic teaching.
  
• - Articles by Frank Jerry on Catholic apologetics. Guest articles.
  
• - Deals with issues affecting today's society and their impact on Christianity and the Catholic Church.
  
• - Online teachings and in-parish retreats and missions, covering Church documents, scripture, prayers, lay ministry discernment, Jubilee 2000, outreach, unconditional love and service.
  
• - Answers some common objections to Catholicism, which are based on misconceptions.
  
• - Catholicism 101, responses to some common objections, lots of links.
  
• - A listing of questions, answers and articles explaining the Catholic faith.
  
• - By Stephen Keenan. 3rd American edition, 1876. Full text of book which refutes the errors of the Protestants and defends the teachings and practices of the Catholic faith. 583K.
  
• - Promotes and teaches the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith.
  
• - Email lists, chat channels, online debates, and debate summaries. A great starting place for the lay-Catholic apologist.
  
• - Features tracts and essays supporting the Biblical basis for the Papacy, the Sacraments, and other Catholic beliefs and practices.
  
• - Informational site uses the Bible to address the misconceptions that non-Catholics have about the Catholic Church. Topics include purgatory, confession, Mary, and the pope.
  
• - Catholic Evangelization Services. Information on Alpha for Catholics, Jubilee 2000, links.
  
• - A gentle invitation to return, for those who have become distanced from the Catholic Church.
  
• - Directory. No annotations, but could be used as a quick reference.
  
• - Explaining Catholicism to Protestants as well as Catholics, defending the Church's teaching with appeals to Scripture and reason.
  
• - Provides citations from the Old and New Testament that explain and defend the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  
• - Original essays, debates with non-Catholics, papal trivia, and the site owner's conversion story.
  
• - Dedicated to the defense of Catholic doctrines within Patristic thought.
  
• - An ordinary "cradle Catholic" and layman is distressed at the amount of misinformation on the Internet about the Catholic faith, and has decided to do what he can to set the record straight. Original topical essays, answers to anti-Catholic sit
  
• - Dictionary, saints directory (with profiles), explanation of our faith, prayer requests, prayers, Church calendar, parish search, message boards and (JavaScript-dependent) chat rooms.
  
• - A page especially for people who have either left the Catholic faith or who are not practicing it.
  
• - Lay association in the Kansas City area dedicated to explaining the beauty of the Catholic faith. Essays on the Eucharist, the Holy Spirit, Mary, papal infallibility. Links.
  
• - A walk through messianic prophecies and Eucharistic Scriptures just as the two disciples walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Frames- and JavaScript-dependent.
  
• - A set of lecture notes used since 1985 to teach the basis for key doctrines and dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church.
  
• - A student organization dedicated to the study of the Christian intellectual tradition, especially with regard to the ideas and issues of our day. Offers an apologetical toolbox.
  
• - Devoted to apologetics, equipping readers to be able to defend and explain their Catholic beliefs and practices to non-Catholics. Edited by apologist and author Patrick Madrid.
  
• - Features essays and articles that present the biblical case for Catholicism.
  
• - Catholics United for the Faith is a non-profit, lay apostolate dedicated to promoting and defending the teachings of the Catholic Church, in unity with the Pope and the College of Bishops. Site features downloadable apologetics 'Faith Facts.'
  
• - This site addresses three basic topics for those interested in exploring the Catholic faith: The relationship of faith and reason, the doctrine of justification and Mary.
  
• - Is the Truer form of Christianity protestant or Catholic? Which is closer to the Faith of the First Christians?
  
• - Seeks to defend the Catholic faith using citations from the Bible and from the Fathers of the Church.
  
• - A Catholic apologetics site dedicated to Christian unity through education and promoting understanding. Includes various reference materials and other resources.
  
• - Presents information on various topics pertaining to the Catholic Church in an easy to read graphical (tract) format.
  
• - Association of Lay Catholics in the U.S. Territory of Guam dedicated to leading men and women to Jesus Christ through clear and compelling explanations of Catholic truth.
  
• - An education newsletter published ten times per year and provided free to those that want to defend their Catholic faith.
  
• - Information on the RCatholic-L mailing list and the RCatholic conference on FidoNet. Archive of past FidoNet discussions, 1994-1997. Original apologetics essays, mini-reviews of books.
  
• - Features a Protestant / Catholic debate involving a former Protestant minister who converted to Catholicism.
  
• - Close orthodox Catholic finder, apologetics Q&A, links. Requires JavaScript. Has popups. Opens new browser windows which remove all controls.
  
• - Catholic apologetics from a Filipino perspective. Includes original essays on questions about Catholicism, a history of the Bible and short history of the Church, links.
  
• - Using Scripture and quotes from the Early Church Fathers to clarify what Catholics really believe.
  
• - Original articles defending and explaining the truths of the Catholic faith.
  
• - Australian organisation interested in apologetics and catechetics. Offers talks and seminars in the Sydney area. Online magazine, and explanations of Catholic teaching.
  
  

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