Busy Parent's Guide to the Catholic Faith

Short Answers to the Big Questions

by Steven R. Hemler

Big Questions Deserve Good Answers.

What do you say when your child asks, "How do we know God exists?" or "Why do Catholics believe in the Eucharist?" or "Isn't science enough?"

For decades, Catholic educator and parent Steven R. Hemler has been writing summaries to help answer the big faith questions young people ask—and this book is the fruit of that work.

A practical, easy-to-use resource, anyone entrusted with nurturing the faith of the next generation—including parents, grandparents, godparents, Confirmation sponsors, catechists, and teachers—will find this book invaluable. With short, standalone chapters written in plain, engaging language, Hemler offers solid, theologically sound answers to the real questions Catholics face today.

Inside you'll find:
- Bite-sized, compelling explanations of core Catholic beliefs
- Faith-building responses to tough questions about science, suffering, morality, and more
- Encouragement and confidence for adults tasked with teaching the faith
- A helpful tool for campus ministers, youth leaders, and OCIA teams
- A great read for teens and young adults looking for honest, accessible answers

Whether you're preparing your child for Confirmation, navigating college conversations, or rediscovering your own faith, this book is a trusted guide for making sense of Catholicism, and passing it on with love and clarity.

Readers can be assured that the content of this book is theologically sound because it was granted an Imprimatur by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia.

Trade Paperback
Scepter Publisher
Spring 2026
ISBN: 9781594175718