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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5Great resource for catechists or homeschoolers
ByStuart Dunnon April 27, 2013
Totally Catholic! A Catechism for Kids and Their Parents and Teachers is a thorough resource for faith formation.The text is broken into 39 chapters and is based on the "Catechism of the Catholic Church." The first thought that popped in my head was wondering why they couldn't crank out one more chapter, since 40 is a well-known Biblical number." Apart from the typical textbook layout, each chapter contains the following sections:
"Did you know?" - Fun facts related to the material in the chapter.
"BTW" (short for "By The Way") - Extra information not covered in the chapter.
"Brainstorm" - Questions of reflection on the topic covered in the chapter.
"A Catholic VIP" - A short saint biography.
"Scripture Link" - A passage in the Bible related to the covered topic.
"From My Heart" - A short prayer.
"Now Act!" - An activity to perform.
The parts I found the most helpful were the "Scripture Link" and "A Catholic VIP." It is so important for our children to know the Bible, but we don't always do a good job of emphasizing it like our Protestant brothers and sisters. I also liked that each chapter had a saint, because it introduces the children to saints they don't always hear about, like Sts. Perpetua and Felicity or St. Andrew Dung-Lac.
Although each chapter is only 4-6 pages, Totally Catholic! is a very well-laid out book with a TON of information! I couldn't find an established age range for the book, but I would say it is appropriate for children ages 8-10, but you could probably use it a little younger or older if you wanted. I believe this book is intended for use as a primary text for homeschooling or Parish education, but you would need to add some outside reading or extra activities with it. I do think it would make an excellent supplement though and I look forward to using it with my 4th Grade class next year. Five stars all the way. I just wish I had this book at the beginning of the school year and not the end.
"Did you know?" - Fun facts related to the material in the chapter.
"BTW" (short for "By The Way") - Extra information not covered in the chapter.
"Brainstorm" - Questions of reflection on the topic covered in the chapter.
"A Catholic VIP" - A short saint biography.
"Scripture Link" - A passage in the Bible related to the covered topic.
"From My Heart" - A short prayer.
"Now Act!" - An activity to perform.
The parts I found the most helpful were the "Scripture Link" and "A Catholic VIP." It is so important for our children to know the Bible, but we don't always do a good job of emphasizing it like our Protestant brothers and sisters. I also liked that each chapter had a saint, because it introduces the children to saints they don't always hear about, like Sts. Perpetua and Felicity or St. Andrew Dung-Lac.
Although each chapter is only 4-6 pages, Totally Catholic! is a very well-laid out book with a TON of information! I couldn't find an established age range for the book, but I would say it is appropriate for children ages 8-10, but you could probably use it a little younger or older if you wanted. I believe this book is intended for use as a primary text for homeschooling or Parish education, but you would need to add some outside reading or extra activities with it. I do think it would make an excellent supplement though and I look forward to using it with my 4th Grade class next year. Five stars all the way. I just wish I had this book at the beginning of the school year and not the end.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3It's a lot of text not that attractive.. ...
Bylaetitia toulmayon December 17, 2014
It's a lot of text not that attractive... I will update as soon as read with my son ...
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format: Paperback
Totally Catholic! A Catechism for Kids and Their Parents and Teachers is a thorough resource for faith formation.The text is broken into 39 chapters and is based on the "Catechism of the Catholic Church." The first thought that popped in my head was wondering why they couldn't crank out one more chapter, since 40 is a well-known Biblical number." Apart from the typical textbook layout, each chapter contains the following sections:
"Did you know?" - Fun facts related to the material in the chapter.
"BTW" (short for "By The Way") - Extra information not covered in the chapter.
"Brainstorm" - Questions of reflection on the topic covered in the chapter.
"A Catholic VIP" - A short saint biography.
"Scripture Link" - A passage in the Bible related to the covered topic.
"From My Heart" - A short prayer.
"Now Act!" - An activity to perform.
The parts I found the most helpful were the "Scripture Link" and "A Catholic VIP." It is so important for our children to know the Bible, but we don't always do a good job of emphasizing it like our Protestant brothers and sisters. I also liked that each chapter had a saint, because it introduces the children to saints they don't always hear about, like Sts. Perpetua and Felicity or St. Andrew Dung-Lac.
Although each chapter is only 4-6 pages, Totally Catholic! is a very well-laid out book with a TON of information! I couldn't find an established age range for the book, but I would say it is appropriate for children ages 8-10, but you could probably use it a little younger or older if you wanted. I believe this book is intended for use as a primary text for homeschooling or Parish education, but you would need to add some outside reading or extra activities with it. I do think it would make an excellent supplement though and I look forward to using it with my 4th Grade class next year. Five stars all the way. I just wish I had this book at the beginning of the school year and not the end.
"Did you know?" - Fun facts related to the material in the chapter.
"BTW" (short for "By The Way") - Extra information not covered in the chapter.
"Brainstorm" - Questions of reflection on the topic covered in the chapter.
"A Catholic VIP" - A short saint biography.
"Scripture Link" - A passage in the Bible related to the covered topic.
"From My Heart" - A short prayer.
"Now Act!" - An activity to perform.
The parts I found the most helpful were the "Scripture Link" and "A Catholic VIP." It is so important for our children to know the Bible, but we don't always do a good job of emphasizing it like our Protestant brothers and sisters. I also liked that each chapter had a saint, because it introduces the children to saints they don't always hear about, like Sts. Perpetua and Felicity or St. Andrew Dung-Lac.
Although each chapter is only 4-6 pages, Totally Catholic! is a very well-laid out book with a TON of information! I couldn't find an established age range for the book, but I would say it is appropriate for children ages 8-10, but you could probably use it a little younger or older if you wanted. I believe this book is intended for use as a primary text for homeschooling or Parish education, but you would need to add some outside reading or extra activities with it. I do think it would make an excellent supplement though and I look forward to using it with my 4th Grade class next year. Five stars all the way. I just wish I had this book at the beginning of the school year and not the end.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format: Kindle Edition
Adults have "The Catechism of the Catholic Church" as their go-to guide for all things regarded to the Catholic faith and teens have the "YouCat" to help them know more about their faith, but until now, there really wasn’t a corresponding resource for Catholic children. With the publication of "Totally Catholic: A Catechism for Kids and Their Parents and Teachers," author Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich and publisher Pauline Books and Media are working to change that.
Based on the adult version of "The Catechism", "Totally Catholic" covers all the basics of what it means to be Catholic. Sr. Mary Kathleen compares it to a computer manual for one’s new computer. In order to fully understand the computer, one needs to read the book. This is a manual for one’s faith, designed both for Catholic children as well as for those converting to the Catholic faith. The target audience is eight to twelve-year-olds, although those older than that range can certainly benefit from reading this book. No doubt teachers and parents will learn something new or perhaps be reminded of something they have forgotten. There is always more to learn about one’s faith.
The thirty-nine chapters cover topics such as faith, God’s revelation, the Trinity, Jesus’ life and teachings, the Church, the communion of saints, Mary, the end of the world, the seven sacraments, and the ten commandments. There are also two appendices on how Catholics live and how Catholics pray. Each chapter also includes a scripture link, a short profile on a saint (referred to as Catholic V.I.P.s) and an activity to reinforce learning and integrate one’s faith in one’s life.
The design of "Totally Catholic" is very kid friendly, full of illustrations, graphics, and pull-out boxes. While it is intended as a resource, it could also be used as the text for a high quality religion class. Those who read this book will have a very firm foundation in the Catholic faith.
Based on the adult version of "The Catechism", "Totally Catholic" covers all the basics of what it means to be Catholic. Sr. Mary Kathleen compares it to a computer manual for one’s new computer. In order to fully understand the computer, one needs to read the book. This is a manual for one’s faith, designed both for Catholic children as well as for those converting to the Catholic faith. The target audience is eight to twelve-year-olds, although those older than that range can certainly benefit from reading this book. No doubt teachers and parents will learn something new or perhaps be reminded of something they have forgotten. There is always more to learn about one’s faith.
The thirty-nine chapters cover topics such as faith, God’s revelation, the Trinity, Jesus’ life and teachings, the Church, the communion of saints, Mary, the end of the world, the seven sacraments, and the ten commandments. There are also two appendices on how Catholics live and how Catholics pray. Each chapter also includes a scripture link, a short profile on a saint (referred to as Catholic V.I.P.s) and an activity to reinforce learning and integrate one’s faith in one’s life.
The design of "Totally Catholic" is very kid friendly, full of illustrations, graphics, and pull-out boxes. While it is intended as a resource, it could also be used as the text for a high quality religion class. Those who read this book will have a very firm foundation in the Catholic faith.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
ByEKon March 31, 2014
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I am the coordinator for the religious education program in my parish. I very rarely use any textbooks since I find most to be vague about our faith, watered down, or written above the grade level the books are intended. It is very difficult to find material that is age-appropriate and does a good job explaining our faith. Totally Catholic! is both age-appropriate (ages 8 - 13), and it does a great job explaining our faith.
All of my catechists are volunteers. They are wonderful with the kids, but there is so much to know about our faith. This book will serve as a great resource for them. They can have the book ready in case the kids ask something that needs to be looked up.
Some of the features I love about the book:
1) It explains important events in the Bible and references where these events are located in the Bible.
2) Imortant words are in bold and an explanation of the word is given.
3) "Did You Know" sections give background information about events in the Bible or other aspects of our faith.
4) The layout makes it easy to read and use.
5) It does a good job explaining specifics of our faith (saints, purgatory, immaculate conception, sacraments, the Mass, and more). The explanations are short and to the point.
It has been my experience that kids want more than just generalities about our faith (God loves me, God forgives me, etc.). They want real information about our faith. This book gives it! I don't view this book as a textbook to read cover to cover. I view it as a book where we will read certain sections and discuss those sections, or use it as a springboard to an activity that deals with what was just learned in the sections read.
Thank you for writing a book that actually explains our faith to kids.
All of my catechists are volunteers. They are wonderful with the kids, but there is so much to know about our faith. This book will serve as a great resource for them. They can have the book ready in case the kids ask something that needs to be looked up.
Some of the features I love about the book:
1) It explains important events in the Bible and references where these events are located in the Bible.
2) Imortant words are in bold and an explanation of the word is given.
3) "Did You Know" sections give background information about events in the Bible or other aspects of our faith.
4) The layout makes it easy to read and use.
5) It does a good job explaining specifics of our faith (saints, purgatory, immaculate conception, sacraments, the Mass, and more). The explanations are short and to the point.
It has been my experience that kids want more than just generalities about our faith (God loves me, God forgives me, etc.). They want real information about our faith. This book gives it! I don't view this book as a textbook to read cover to cover. I view it as a book where we will read certain sections and discuss those sections, or use it as a springboard to an activity that deals with what was just learned in the sections read.
Thank you for writing a book that actually explains our faith to kids.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format: Paperback
Can you say "new favorite book for a Catholic you know"? Because that's my short review of this gem. If I was still teaching 5th grade religion classes, I would probably be petitioning to have copies of this for all my students. It might be geared a little young for my Confirmation students, but the content is GOLDEN, and probably right at a level most of the parents I've worked with could appreciate. (That's not a knock on them. It's a recognition of a reality I've experienced.)
I consider this a must-have for all Catholic families with kids younger than 12. And for those with kids older? Maybe still worth checking out...
I consider this a must-have for all Catholic families with kids younger than 12. And for those with kids older? Maybe still worth checking out...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
ByStrprnsesson May 29, 2013
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I am learning this book with my daughter. I went to a catholic school and a lot of the information here I didn't learn. It's a great read and easy for kids to understand.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
ByRich Leonardion February 2, 2015
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Another triumph for Pauline Media. We've been reading a chapter a week to our four youngest (5 up to 14) to great benefit. As others have noticed, the chapters mirror the sections of the universal Catechism and but are presented in language that is accessible -- but not condescending -- to children. The supplemental text-boxes present information to buttress the themes of the chapter, e.g., the meaning of the prefix "omni" in a chapter on God's perfections. The Catholic VIPs are also well-chosen and reflect a variety of saints and holy persons who have made important contributions to the spread of the Gospel, either by their words or deeds. The only section that occasionally gives me pause is the "Now Act!" at the end of each chapter. While we should certainly urge our students and children to act upon their faith, asking them to give a pet name to God or write a creed, to name two examples, strikes me as a bit too subjective and individualistic. Regardless, it is a marvelous resource and satisfies a need for a reliable pre-YOUCAT catechism for young Catholics.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
ByD B "allsaints"on November 4, 2014
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My 9 yr. old likes to read t his at night with me. He is not in religious Ed. so this takes the place of that.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Bymarguerite cailon February 10, 2015
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I wish I could give this more stars! I'm a CCD teacher for second grade and am also trying to teach my 3 kids at home about our faith. I've finally found a book that explains our faith in such an easy to understand, yet not watered down way. I'm going to donate as many as I can and ask all of the catechists to read and keep handy at class. THank you Sister for writing such a very needed book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
ByMichael Silvermanon December 17, 2013
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I teach fifth grade religion class and this book has been so great explaining many things about the faith. It is well written, organized and easy to follow.
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ByLBUCKLEYon April 10, 2013
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I absolutely love this new resource! Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND has done a wonderful job on this. I'm going to get one for each of my catechists and have been showing it to my fellow Directors of Faith Formation. I can't say enough good things about this resource. Definitely a tremendous tool for PARENTS, STUDENTS AND CATECHISTS.
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