The Holy Bible The Church "forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful...to learn 'the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,' by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. 'Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.'" (DV, 25) This in the Catholic edition of the Revised Standard Version, written in standard (not inclusive) English.
	Catechism of the Catholic Church This new Catechism presents the teachings of the Church in clear, understandable fashion. It is a book intended for everyone-- as the Pope notes in his introduction, it is given 'to all the faithful who wish to deepend their knowledge of the unfathomable riches of salvation.'
	Fundamentals of the Faith Noted apologist and philosopher Peter Kreeft has compiled an outstanding series of essays that provide a basic introduction to Christianity. He writes clearly and insightfully, persuading the mind and moving the heart.
	To Know Christ Jesus This modern classic by Frank Sheed provides an in-depth examination of the life of Christ. An excellent companion to the study of Sacred Scripture, it encourages a deeper more meditative reading of the Gospels. Another Sheed title, Theology for Beginners offers amazingly clear examinations of the most basic theological questions.