[ELS]

Any other pointers from other Catholic Freepers?

The Baltimore Catechism - much easier to read (and memorize) the fundamental tenets of the Catholic faith than the one more recently published.

The Douay-Rheims Bible - the first official English translation of the Bible.

[Wonder Warthog]

"The Baltimore Catechism - much easier to read (and memorize) the fundamental tenets of the Catholic faith than the one more recently published."

I can't agree. The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" is a masterpiece of clarity and thoroughness.