The Catholic Children's Treasure Box series, first published in the 1950s, is a charming set of books which gently detail points of the faith, stories from the Bible, lives of the saints, the Christian life, and manners, along with fun games, crafts, and activities.
I'd say this set is very appropriate for preschoolers, but even much older children seem to enjoy it very much. When it first arrived in the mail, Chloe and Kievan sat down and read the entire set. When I read portions to the younger children the older ones don't mind hearing it again.
I purchased this set because it is used extensively in the Catholic Heritage Curricula (CHC) first grade plans. I first balked at the price which was $80 for the set (about $4 per book; need all twenty) but I do think they are worth the price. These books have been enjoyed over and over again, and are full of simple but important lessons.
Some of the theological topics these books cover are: sacrament of baptism, sign of the cross, guardian angels, love, how to pray, the Church's teachings, meaning of a vocation, cloistered religious, the annunciation, fallen angels, the devil, the Mass, Church personnel, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, the blessed Trinity, temptation, original sin, nature of Jesus, about hell, God's house, the true Creator, Mary's life, Jesus' life...
2 comments:
How wonderful!! Those books look so good!!! I have never heard of those before. :)
Lori
It is fun finding other Anglicans! I was raised Catholic so that is why those book look so good!:) Brings back memories!:) I hope you all enjoy them.
Lori
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