Utopia By Thomas More Translated by Paul Turner In Utopia , More paints a vision of the customs and practices of a distant island, but Utopia means 'no place' and his narrator's name, Hythlodaeus, translates as 'dispenser of nonsense'. This fantastical tale masks what is a serious and subversive analysis of the failings of More's society. Advocating instead a world in which there is religious …

Never in history have 1,322 words held out such extraordinary determination to be free as those found in the "Declaration of Independence. In 1787, "We the people" were the three words that not only engendered a new and cohesive nation; they went on to change the face of the world as well. In 1791, the first ten Amendments to the "Constitution of the United States of America, known to us as the …

The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: Grace as our link with God, his gift to us to bring us to Himself and his eternal life, with an …

Fr. Ignatius Schuster For generations Bible History has remained unsurpassed as a concise, readable and solidly Catholic presentation of all the important events of the Bible. The venerable Catholic Encyclopedia called it "excellent," noting that it was in "universal use." It went through three dozen printings before the present one. Far more than a recitation of facts, Fr. Ignatius Schuster's …

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: The history of the Church--its founding by Christ, its birth in the Holy Spirit, …

The third installment in the “Come and See” Catholic Bible Study Series, The Synoptics invites you on a journey through the Holy Land and the Gospel texts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Drawing insights from biblical archeology and the writings of the early Church Fathers, this study compares parallel passages from the three Synoptic Gospels to construct a vivid picture of the life …

Our Moral Life In Christ is designed for the senior grade level.

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: The blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten …

Why Wait? 24 Reasons for Living the Virtue of Chastity Before Marriage Chart Laminated   24 Reasons for Living the Virtue of Chastity Before Marriage Why Wait? helps teens and singles think twice before risking their bodies, souls, and happiness on sex outside of marriage. Includes 12 biblical reasons and 12 medical reasons for waiting. Emphasizes God’s perfect plan for marriage and God’s …

The front cover of this book shows King Boabdil, the last Moorish king in Spain, at his formal surrender to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain at Granada on January 2,1492. This momentous occasion marked the end of Catholic Spain's 800-year-long struggle to throw off Mohammedan rule on the continent of Europe, and made it possible for the king and queen of Spain to turn their attention …

33 stickers of the Saints and feastdays per sheet. One sheet for each month with a total of 396 stickers. Perfect for integrating the liturgical year into family life. Great for teaching children - put a different sticker on your liturgical calendar every day. Includes a thumbnail sketch of each saint and feastday. Also includes a 22 page activity book with coloring, games and challenges for …

Tacitus Surviving passages from Tacitus's last and best-known work cover the reigns of Tiberius, Gaius (Caligula), Claudius, and Nero, and detail the Roman Empire at its zenith.

Robert Bolt Robert Bolt's classic play about Thomas More, the Catholic saint beheaded by Henry VIII at the birth of the Church of England, is now in trade paperback for the first time.

Kings and Prophets Chart, Laminated Keep all those Old Testament Kings and Prophets straight! Bible Study leaders, teachers, and history buffs will love this time line. From King Saul and King David to prophets Samuel, Elijah, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, this handy 19" x 26" chart will make biblical chronology easier to understand. Large type shows all the kings and key prophets at a glance! …

Ruth Beechick A wonderful alternative to the tedious workbooks and overly academic approaches usually used. The best little teaching aids I have ever read. With my children as proof, these ways are far above other methods we have tried.

A booklet about the Mass that is very practical and easy to understand.  It explains the meaning of Holy Week, the Paschal Mystery, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Arthur L. Thomas and Fred C. Hess For almost four decades, Made Simple books have set the standard for continuing education and home study. In answer to the changing needsof today's marketplace, the Made Simple series for the '90s presents a thoroughly up-to-the-minute portfolio of skills, information, and experience, with revised and updated editions of bestselling titles, plus a whole range …

Geoffrey Chaucer In 1386, Chaucer recorded, or created, the stories spun by 30 pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury. Cohen and Hyman have responded to Chaucer's masterpiece with lively prose and unforgettable pictures that evoke the colorful world of 14th-century England. Full color