CIS: Helping Knights Know and Spread the Faith

In the case of coming generations, the lay faithful must offer the very valuable contribution, more necessary than ever, of a systematic work in catechesis. They Synod Fathers have gratefully taken note of the work of catechists, acknowledging that they "have a task that carries great importance in animating ecclesial communities." It goes without saying that Christian parents are the primary and irreplacable catechists of their children...; however, we all ought to be aware of the "rights" that each baptized person has to be instructed, educated, and supported in the faith and Christian life.

Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici 34
Apostolic Exhortation on the Vocation and Mission
of the Lay Faithful in the Church and the World

About the Catholic Information Center

Since its founding the Knights of Columbus has been involved in evangelization. IN 1948, the Knights started the Catholic Information Service (CIS) to provide low-cost Catholic publication for the general public as well as for parishes, schools, retreat houses, military installation, correctional facilities, legislatures, the medical community, and for individuals who request them. For over 60 years, CIS has printed and distributed millions of booklets, and thousands of people have enrolled in its catechetical courses.

CIS Offerings

CIS offers the following services to hep you come to know God Better:

Booklets

Booklets, in the form of the Hart and Veritas series, are available from the Catholic Information Service and are great for:

Learning the Faith
Council discussion groups
Educating your children
Parish literature racks
RCIA Programs
Pre-Cana Preparation
Membership Drive give-aways
Spreading the Faith
Evangelizing friends and family about the Faith

CIS Booklets area authored by faithful men and women highly respected in their fields of study. The booklets present the Catholic Faith in clear, easy to understand language without being simplistic. In addition to their convenient size, they are available in MP3 and podcast formats as well as in English, French, and Spanish.

CIS Booklets are available for a nominal fee. No charge for missionaries working in developing countries and for use by military chaplains, prison ministries, and college councils.

For a complete listing of booklets available go to: