How to find books on Catholic Life
Try some of these Subject Keywords to search the Library Catalogue. Use the dropdown menu to search by Subject Keyword and if you don't have time to request books from Thunder Bay libraries, limit the location to Orillia.
- Catholic Church - Juvenile literature
- Bible stories - Juvenile...
- Ten commandments
- Christian life
- Saints
- Angels
- Beatitudes
Many of these keywords work at the Orillia Public Library too!
A selection of books on Catholic Life
Child's Guide to the Seven Sacraments by Call Number: J 264.0208 F49 2005In this next volume of the bestselling Child's Guide series, Ficocelli makes the seven sacraments come alive for youngsters aged five to nine.
Hooray! I'm Catholic by Call Number: J 282 C65 2010Young children talk about all the things that they like about being Catholic, from the blessings received in church, to its teachings on how to help others, to its belief that Jesus Christ loves everyone.
Living the 10 Commandments for Children by Call Number: J 241.52 G58 2007Containing Scripture for the adult reader, alongside reverent, yet whimsical explanations designed to hold a child's interest, this book will help families and catechists reinforce a vision of a healthy spiritual life in step with God's plan.
My Catholic Lent and Easter by Call Number: J 263.93 G32 2013Crafts and activities designed to teach the meaning of Lent and Easter in a way that children will understand and remember.
Saints and Angels by Call Number: J 270.0922 L54 2003A collection of brief profiles and pictures of nearly thirty saints, descriptions of different kinds of angels, profiles of three specific angels, and a calendar of feast days.
Catholic Bible for Little Children by Call Number: J 220.9505 C38 2006Over 80 Bible stories for children, richly illustrated in full color. From the story of creation to the travels of St. Paul, this volume will educate and delight children.
The Beatitudes for Children by Call Number: J 226.9308 G58 2009In The Beatitudes for Children, each Beatitude is coupled with a kid-sized explanation that makes it easy for them to relate to these powerful statements. There are "real-life" applications that kids and their parents can participate in, which will inspire the whole family to apply the Lord's guidance to their lives.
Teaching resources
- Fully alive. a family life program byCall Number: TXT 306.85 F84 2008Intended to pass on a distinctively Catholic view of human life, sexuality, marriage, and family. The entire program, from Grade 1 through Grade 8 is designed to encourage children to become the people God wants them to be – to be fully alive.
- Born of the Spirit byCall Number: TXT 268.432 B7Used to deepen the student’s faith and knowledge of the Holy Trinity, the Church, the life of Jesus, and the Christian call to social justice.