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Barb.b
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Posted: Feb 10 2015 at 10:34am \| IP Logged

OK - so faith and life and similar texts worked fine for my other kids. But ds age 12 - we need something more real learning. The text books are to - "text booky" for him.

So, I may read: A Philadelphia Catholic in King James Court. And am trying Encounter by Mark Hart.

Any better ideas?

Barb

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Posted: Feb 10 2015 at 12:00pm \| IP Logged

We are having the best year with The Bible Tells Me So: A Year of Catechizing Directly from Scripture. We're taking it slow - over two years - because even my youngest kids are listening in.

I love the conversational tone, we are all learning so much from scripture, about mass, and about the Catholic church. Today I asked my kids, "Who said, 'Here I am, Lord,'" and my 5YO blurted out, "Samuel!" That was something we read several weeks ago. I am amazed how much they are retaining.

It isn't perfect, but it is excellent. I do wish that it was set up a bit differently, and included color pictures of religious art, etc., but it is still a great resource. In the past we've used several different programs, but I haven't experienced anything that we can study together and enjoy together like this book!

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Posted: Feb 10 2015 at 12:54pm \| IP Logged

St. Patrick's Summer is a story-form catechism he may like.

My oldest is 10, but he really enjoys it.

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Posted: Feb 10 2015 at 2:33pm \| IP Logged

I second The Bible Tells Me So
It has been great for us this year.

We usually finish a chapter in 2-3 days and only do one chapter a week, so we have also read "King David and His Psalms". and now we are going to read a book about angels to fill in those extra days...

Ds (12) is reading independently "Dear God, I Don't Get It", which features a 12 yo boy and has a sequel

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Barb.b
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Posted: Feb 10 2015 at 7:37pm \| IP Logged

Thanks! I just ordered The bible tells me so. And I order St. Patricks Summer for our kindles!

Cant wait to start them!

Barb

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