CAINA’s Mission:

In support of the Catholic Church’s New Evangelization, the Catholic Apologetics Institute of North America (CAINA) provides informative and interesting presentations and writings to help Catholics better understand and uphold our faith heritage to an increasingly secular society in need of hope and the Christian vision.

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Definition:

Apologetics (a•pol•o•get•ics): “Apologetics is the art of credibly, convincingly, and compellingly defending and presenting our faith.” Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Scriptural Focus:

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15)

Books:

The Reality of God: The Layman’s Guide to Scientific Evidence for the Creator by CAINA’s President Steven R. Hemler.

Search No More: The Keys to Truth and Happiness by Steven R. Hemler

Catholic Stories of Faith and Hope: How God Brings Good Out of Suffering by Steven R. Hemler

CAINA’s Presentations:

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Faith and Science

Jesus’ Divinity and Resurrection

Salvation and the Church

Suffering

Church History

Effective Religious Education