Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~St. Francis of Assisi



In a social milieu that encourages the expression of a variety of opinions on every question that arises, it is important to recognize dissent for what it is, and not to mistake it for a mature contribution to a balanced and wide-ranging debate. It is the truth revealed through Scripture and Tradition and articulated by the Church’s Magisterium that sets us free. (Pope Benedict XVI)

Our Library and Learning Room

Our Library contains the following resources:  This is a work in progress so stop in often!
  • Religion
    • The Holy Bible
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
    • Faith and Life series (grades 1-8)
    • Image of God series (grades 6, 7)
    • Jesus, the Catechism, and Me - by Fr. Levis
    • The Sacrament of Confirmation
  • Language Arts
    • Lingua Mater - (for grades 6&7)
    • Language of God series (from Catholic Heritage Curricula)
    • My Catholic Speller series (from Catholic Heritage Curricula)
    • Catholic Heritage Handwriting Series (from Catholic Heritage Curricula)
    • Daily GRAMS series
    • Stories to Learn By - Msgr. John H Koenig
    • Analogies - Steck-Vaughn School Supply
  •  Science
    • Creator and Creation - Mary O. Daly 
    • Horses and Ponies - Usborne Beginners Books
    • Caterpillars and butterflies - Usborne Beginners Books
    • Night Animals - Usborne Beginners Books  
    • How Flowers Grow - Usborne Beginners Books
    • Various field guides : night sky, scat and tracks, birds, trees, insects, etc.
    • Dover Coloring Books - detailed books to color in a variety of science topics - for all ages - these are not typical pre-K coloring books
  •   History
    • From Sea to Shining Sea

    • Christ and the Americas - Anne W. Carroll

    • All Ye Lands

    • Christ the King, Lord of History - Anne W. Carroll

    • Great Documents in U.S. History: Volume 1 - Richard Kollen

    • A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror - Larry Schweikart and Michael Patrick Allen

  •  Mathematics and Logic

    • Singapore Mathematics series (for grades K-6)

    • Pre-algebra DeMYSTiFied: a self-teaching guide by Allan Bluman

    • Key to ______  Math workbooks (fractions, decimals, percents, geometry, algebra, etc,

    • Critical Thinking Activities by Dale Seymour Publications
  • Latin
    • Prima Latina - Cheryl Lowe
    • Latina Christiana I & II - Cheryl Lowe
    • Lingua Angelica - Cheryl Lowe
    • Ludere Latine I (Latin games and puzzles) - Paul O’Brien
    • The Book of Roots - Advanced Vocabulary Building From Latin Roots - Paul O’Brien
    • Famous Men of Rome - Memoria Press
    • Little Latin Readers - Guadalupe Press
  •  Art 
    • A Catholic How-To-Draw by Andrea Helen Smith
    • Music:
      • The Usborne Internet-Linked Introduction to Music
      • various lesson books for piano, guitar, dulcimer, banjo, and flute 
    • Literature and Reading Comp
      • Stories of the Saints series (from Catholic Heritage Curricula)
      • The King of the Golden City by Mother Mary Loyola
      • Rare Catholic Stories and Poems (from Catholic Heritage Curricula)
    • Phonics and learning to read
      • How to Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
      • Bob Books 
      • Little Stories for Little Folks: Phonics Readers (from Catholic Heritage Curricula)
    Our favorite references:
    • The Catholic Bible Concordance 
    • The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church 
    • Back To Basics: How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills - Reader’s Digest
    • Math Dictionary for Kids - Theresa R. Fitzgerald
    • The Everything Grammar and Style Book - Susan Thurman
    • Checking Your Grammar and Getting It Right - Marvin Terban
    • The Constitution of the United States
    • Then and Now Bible Maps - by Ascension Press
    • A Year With God: Celebrating the Liturgical Year - CHC
    • Our Catholic Faith - Bishop L.R. Morrow
    • Understanding the Scriptures: A complete Course On Bible Study - Scott Hahn, PhD (Didache Series)
    • The Federalist Papers  
    • The Anti-Federalist Papers
    • Uncle Josh’s Blackline Maps  

    We like:
    • St. Joseph Picture Books 
    • Little Acts of Grace, Just Like Mary, etc. books by Our Sunday Visitor
    • The Sacrament of Confirmation and Little Catechism on the Eucharist - New Hope Publications
    •  The Joyful Mysteries of Life - Catherine and Bernard Scherrer
    •  Questions for God Preschool series - Peggy Olds

    Boys have recently read and recommend:
    • The Adventures with Sister Philomena Special Agent for The Pope series - Dianne Ahern
    • The Good Bad Boy: The Diary of an Eighth Grade Boy - Fr. Gerald T Brennan

    Games the kids like:

    • Would You Rather?
    • Boo Hoo
    • Blink Card Game
    • Scrabble Slam Card game
    • Apples to Apples Card Games
    • Railroad Tycoon Board Game
    • Pass the Pigs

    Learning Room CD’s:
    • Beethoven’s Wig Sing Along Symphonies 1-3
    • An Introduction to Early Music
    • The Mozart Effect Music for Children - Volume I
    • Best of Sean Forrest - Sean Forrest
    • Lingua Angelica: Christian Latin Hymns and Prayers
    • Sing Bible Prayer Songs - Carol Fisher
    • Splash - Go Fish
    • Italian Spaghetti Serenades - Compass productions
    • A Good Life for All - Tom Sieling
    • Glory Stories - Catholic World Mission
    • Multiplication Songs - Kidzup
    • States and Capitals - Twin Sisters, LLC


    My reading:
    • Growing in the Virtues of Jesus (The Marianist Method of Virtues for Use in Groups) - Quentin Hakenewerth, SM
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