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ISBN
1-893757-39-0
43
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$15.00 |
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Trivia
To
read Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter
on the rosary go to www.vatican.va |
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The
Rosary:
The Gospel on Beads for Children from Grades 2 to
6
The Rosary, which Mary
encouraged us to pray when she appeared at Lourdes and
Fatima, is making a comeback today. This book introduces
children to this powerful prayer. They are taught how to
pray it, when, and why. Each of the twenty mysteries
(including the new Luminous Mysteries) has a page
devoted to it. The book can be used as a workbook, or
the pages can be duplicated. At the back of the book are
flashcards for a game to remember the mysteries and
their order. The book contains a wealth of activities
that intrigue children: crossword puzzles, connect the
dots, hidden pictures, word searches, scrambled words,
coded words, and other puzzles.
Publisher
Paulist
Press
Macarthur Blvd.
Mahwah, NJ 07430
800-218-1903 997
www.paulistpress.com
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ISBN
978-1-58595-800-9
136 pages
$16.95 |
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Trivia
This
book is Sister Kathleen’s first. In 1987
the Catholic Book Awards judged it
"Best Book" in the category of
educational books. It continues to be a
staple for anyone teaching religion.
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Leading
Young Catholics into Scripture
This book is jam-packed with practical suggestions for teaching Scripture. Each of the 30 chapters presents a general method, which is illustrated by abundant activities and examples. The ideas are applicable across all age levels. Some chapter titles are "Personalize Scripture," "Delve into Symbols," "Create Scriptural Art," and "Write on the Word of God."
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
www.23rdpublications.com
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ISBN
0-89622-549-6
139 pages
$14.95 |
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Trivia
Teachers
of catechetical methods courses love this
book.
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Leading
Students into Prayer:
Ideas and Suggestions from A to Z
Each of the twenty-six chapters in this book presents a
prayer topic for a letter of the alphabet. The result is
a treasury of insights and ideas for teaching prayer to
students of all ages. Many practical activities are
suggested for helping students understand prayer, learn
about the forms of prayer, and actually pray. Some
chapter titles are "Biblical Prayer,"
"Centering Prayer," "Family Prayer,"
"Qualities of a Good Pray-er," and
"Universe as a Springboard for Prayer." A
29-page appendix provides material that can be
duplicated to carry out the ideas suggested.
Publisher
Unavailable
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ISBN
0-89622-598-4
97 pages
$7.95 |
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Trivia
A video version of this
book called ABCs of Discipline is
available. For information click here.
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Discipline
Made Easy:
Positive Tips & Techniques for Religion
Teachers
A handbook on discipline for all teachers, this book is
a collection of concepts, strategies, and suggestions
that contribute to a well-disciplined classroom. The
ideas and examples have been gleaned from years of
personal experience in schools. Some areas covered are
the environment, preparation, variety in activities,
attitudes, rules, and respect for the students. Each
chapter ends with reflection questions for the reader.
Both new and experienced teachers profit from reading
this book.
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
www.23rdpublications.com
Out of
print.
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ISBN
1-5895-350-4
50 pages
$4.95 |
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Trivia
These booklets make a
nice beginning-of-the-school-year or
Christmas gift for catechists.
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Discipline
Tips
This book, part of the "Jump Starts for
Catechists" series is a condensed version of Discipline
Made Easy. The key ideas for creating and
maintaining good classroom discipline are presented in a
simple, less expensive format. It’s ideal for new
catechists.
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
www.23rdpublications.com
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ISBN
0-8622-972-6
121 pages
$14.95 |
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Trivia
The idea for this book
came from a fifth-grade PSR class. Sister
Kathleen bribed the children to give up
their 15-minute recess in the middle of
class by letting them put on plays
instead.
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Acting
Out the Gospels:
40 Five-Minute Plays for Education and
Worship
People enjoy putting on plays. This book contains
reproducible playlets of events in Jesus’ life except
for miracles and parables (which are in another book).
The Leader’s Guide for each playlet contains
background notes, times for use, cast and props,
questions for before and after, and a prayer. A chart
correlates the plays with Sunday and feast day Gospels.
Publisher
Unavailable, but see Gospel Theater for the Whole
Community.
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ISBN
0-89622-363-9
129 pages
$14.95 |
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Trivia
This is Sister Kathleen’s
most popular book.
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Acting
Out the Miracles and Parables:
52 Five-Minute Plays for
Education and Worship
Every miracle and parable in the Gospels is presented in
this book in the form of a play that can be easily
copied and distributed to students. Acting out the
stories makes them more memorable . . . and makes
lessons more enjoyable for the children and teachers.
The plays are based on the New American Bible. The book
begins with an explanation of miracles and parables. It
ends with a Director’s Handbook that gives tips for
putting on the plays and for each story provides cast
listing, props, themes, comments, and points for
discussion.
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
www.23rdpublications.com
Out of
Print. Copies available from Sister Kathleen. See
also Gospel Theater for the Whole Community.
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ISBN
0-8294-0969-6
190 pages
$69.95 |
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Trivia
The plain box this kit
comes in is misleading considering the
beauty and quality of the program within
it.
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Knowing
Jesus:
The Life of Jesus of Nazareth Kit
This box for grades 6 and up contains cards that tell
the story of Jesus’ life and have information about
people and things related to him. Art and photos on each
card are striking. After a clear, interesting
explanation of the card’s topic, there are suggested
related activities. Among other things, the cards cover
titles of Jesus, events in his life, his teachings and
parables, his apostles, prayers to him, and Palestine
during his time. The cards are appropriate for home-schoolers
and RCIA groups as well as for group and independent
work in classroom settings.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
Loyolaeducationgroup.org
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ISBN
13:978-0-8294-2855-1
64 pages $3.50/$24.95
for 10 |
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Trivia
Originally the book was
for junior high students and titled
"Handbook for Catholic Youth."
It became so popular in RCIA programs that
its title was changed to "Handbook
for Catholics."
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Handbook
for Catholics
This modest little booklet has become a bestseller. It
contains essentials of the Catholic faith: prayers, the
rosary, salvation history, church history, the
sacraments, an examination of conscience, the Holy Land
and lists of the commandments, beatitudes, works of
mercy, precepts of the church, virtues, gifts and
fruits.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
Loyolaeducationgroup.org
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Text:
ISBN 0-87793-687-0
160 pages
$15.95
Manual:
ISBN 0-87793-688-9
192 pages
$24.95 |
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Trivia
These books are part of
the high school religion program
originally written by Michael Pennock.
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Called
to Love:
Your Christian Vocation
This text is intended for senior high students. It is a
thorough, practical overview of the states in life that
are open to them: ordained, religious, single and
married life. In connection with marriage the topics of
love, sexuality, dating, marriage preparation,
commitment, and family life are treated. The book
concludes with a chapter on faith in the workplace,
which includes choosing a career, finding a job, and
living by Christian values. Each chapter ends with
review questions and selected vocabulary. Assignments
and reflection questions are in the margins of the text.
The manual suggests teaching methods for the course. For
each chapter it has a focus statement, a brief overview
of the material, correlations with the Catechism of the
Catholic Church, a bibliography, and five lesson plans.
It suggests audiovisuals and gives helpful teacher
notes. Blackline master activities for lessons are also
in the manual.
A computer disk with the manual contains material from
the text and manual such as resource pages and a testing
program.
Publisher
Ave Maria Press
P. O. Box 428
Notre Dame, Indiana
800-282-1865
www.avemariapress.com
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ISBN
0-8294-0800-2
189 pages
$69.95 |
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Trivia
Users may wish to
laminate the cards to make them
long-lasting.
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Saints
Kit
This attractive box of cards contains the lives of
Catholic heroes from the past 2,000 years. For most of
the saints of the Roman calendar there is a 6 ½"
by 9" card with a picture, a biography, and
activities related to the saint’s life. As soon as the
Saints Kit appeared, it was a hit with schools and
libraries. The cards can be used to teach about the
saints, as a reference, and to help Confirmation
candidates choose their names.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
Loyolaeducationgroup.org
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ISBN
0-8294-1505-X
476 pages
$29.95 |
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Trivia
An earlier version of
this book is still available for $9.95. It
doesn’t include the most recent saints,
and the activities aren’t blackline
masters.
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Saints
and Feast Days:
A Resource and Activity Book
This book by Sister Kathleen and other Sisters of Notre
Dame is related to the Saints Kit. Whereas the kit is
geared to students, the book is written for adults to
use in religious education. It includes more recent
saints than the Saints Kit. At the back of the book are
blackline masters to be used for some of the suggested
activities.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
Loyolaeducationgroup.org
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