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	Catholic Prayer Book for Children List Price: $3.95 Sale Price: $1.27 Used From: $0.01
	Prayers, lessons, and truths for young hearts, minds, and souls With colorful, captivating illustrations, the Catholic Prayer Book for Children helps boys and girls ages 6 to 10 discover the beauty of prayer as it encourages them to form the lifelong habit of praying...

Your Children Know More Latin Than You

The beautiful language of Latin has been undergoing an incredible revival of interest lately. Why has this formerly moldy language acquired a new luster?

What constitutes a "revival of interest"?

Last year 148,000 students applied to take the National Latin Exam, according to their website (www.nle.org). In North Carolina there was a 156% increase in the number of students taking the exam, in Nevada an 84% increase. You didn't even know there was a National Latin Exam, did you? Get with the times! What's old is new, and Latin is cool again.

Pop-culture has had a big hand in this. The Harry Potter books and movies -- insanely popular with adolescents -- feature Latin prominently as the language of magic. There is even a complete Latin translation of the first Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. If your child is reading "Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis" you can feel pretty confident about the quality of instruction they're getting at school.

The more serious side of Latin has been in the movies recently, too. Mel Gibson's controversial film The Passion of the Christ featured actors speaking in Latin and Aramaic. Although the Bible was not originally written in Latin, Latin became the language of the Roman Catholic Church. Consequently the Latin Vulgate served as the standard Bible for centuries. Inspired by The Passion, many Christians have begun learning Latin so they can read the Vulgate directly.

Resaerch has shown that students who take Latin score higher on their SAT's, a big incentive for parents. Latin specifically improved English comprehension scores and was shown to sharpen language skills in general.

The study of Latin has significant benefits, and despite (or because of) its arcane reputation it is becoming more common in schools and universities. If you aren't curious about it now, you will be when your children ask you to read them Harrius Potter at night.

About the Author

Daniel Detlaf has been infected with Latin-mania -- if you are bitten by him you will likely contract this dreaded disease as well. For more information on the study of Latin, including verb conjugations, noun declensions, and basic grammar, visit: http://www.latin-nerds.com

	Advent Calendar - Nativity Scene (Special Chocolate Series) Sale Price: $5.95
	Prepare for Christmas by opening a window each day during Advent. Upon opening each window, find a wonderful piece of gourmet milk chocolate. Also find bible text that tells a part of the Nativity story...

	Precious Moments "Blessed Be The Bread Of Life" Boy Figurine List Price: $45.00 Sale Price: $20.58
	Remember the moments that are precious to you. This adorable figurine captures the inspirational moment of a young boy's first communion. With his tiny Bible and big, bright eyes, this sweet little boy is an absolute must for your home.

	Madonna with Child Mater Amabilis Jesus Statue Catholic Sale Price: $39.99
	This store item is for an incredible statue of the Virgin Mary. Mater Amablis....Mother most Amiable. This gorgeous statue is made of a cold cast marble and resin mixture. It measures about 12.5 inches tall...

	Classics: Action Bible Songs List Price: $3.98 Sale Price: $1.43 Used From: $0.63
	No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: CEDARMONT KIDSTitle: ACTION BIBLE SONGSStreet Release Date: 08/18/1998

	Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols List Price: $9.98 Sale Price: $7.57 Used From: $3.51
	No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: SHAW,ROBERTTitle: SONGS OF ANGELS-CHRISTMAS HYMNStreet Release Date: 08/29/2006

	The Kids Good Manners DVD List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.45 Used From: $10.49
	Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: DVD•Runtime: 41 minutes

	The Beginner's Bible - The Story of the Nativity [VHS] List Price: $9.98 Sale Price: $29.75 Used From: $4.50

Why I Became Catholic $9.95 Originally written as a personal testimony to his own children on why he became a Catholic, this is a thoughtful and timeless conversion story of Sir Joseph Pope written during the early part of the 20th century. Born in 1854 to a family renowned for distinguished service to the Canadian government, Joseph carried on the family tradition as a highly regarded civil servant. Like St. Thomas More, Pope was held in high esteem as a public servant, and he enjoyed the total confidence of prime ministers and governors, all whom sought his advice. He was a prolific author of some two dozen books and pamphlets, including the official biographies of major Canadian historical figures. Amidst this busy public life, Sir Joseph Pope developed a profound spiritual life and a mind always hungry for eternal truth. Raised in a nominal Anglican family, his persistent and courageous search for the fullness of truth and grace finally led him home to the Catholic Church. "A marvelous journey of discovery and adventure. Joseph Pope, a courageous man of a century ago, followed the same path that thousands of Protestants have discovered again in this generation." "Stephen K. Ray, Author, Crossing the Tiber "This book is a treasure from the past. Although written a century ago, the issues are pertinent to our faith in this twenty-first century. It will warm the heart and challenge the thinking of both Catholic and Protestant. This is a book to buy, pass around, and discuss." "David Currie, Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic

The Joy of Being a Catholic Child $1.5 Explains for children the blessed and unique gifts of their Catholic Faith. Illustrated in full color.

Catholic Christianity $17.95 For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church . Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church's Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. "In Catholic Christianity , Peter Kreeft has taken the core of the Catechism's teaching and has represented it in his pithy and winning style. The result is the best entree to the Catechism yet-and therefore the best entree to the Catholic faith." "Karl Keating Author, What Catholics Really Believe "Peter Kreeft's work is: 1) unfailingly brilliant 2) intellectually agile 3) astonishingly perspicacious 4) gloriously orthodox 5) Chestertonian-ly aphoristic. Buy and read this book, and be instructed and delighted." "Thomas Howard Author, On Being Catholic "As an apologist who speaks at many seminars and conferences across the country I am often asked what book I would recommend for an adult catechetics class. I always find myself recommending three our four books rather than one. No longer. This is the ONE book I've been looking for! Dr. Kreeft gives a summation of our Catholic Faith based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church that is filled with bite-sized morsels of truth and producing a veritable feast of faith!" "Tim Staples Radio Host and Apologist Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., a Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, is a regular contributor to several Catholic publications, and is the best-selling author of over 25 books including Prayer for Beginners, Back to Virtue, A Refutation of Moral Relativism, Heaven the Heart's Deepest Longing, and Fundamentals of the Faith . '

On Being Catholic $14.95 In his first full-length book since converting to Roman Catholicism over ten years ago, Thomas Howard presents his wonderful, refreshing insights on the "glad tidings" of the deeper meaning of Catholic piety, dogma, spirituality, vision and practice, rendered in his unique style of prose for which he is well-known. The book's chapters take the form of lay meditations on Catholic teaching and practice, opening up in practical and simple terms the richness at work in virtually every detail of Catholic prayer, piety, liturgy and experience. "Tom Howard has done it again. With gentle and compelling wisdom, he shows the Catholic faith for what it is, the grandeur of the biblical gospel and a reflection of the immensity of God's wisdom and grace. On Being Catholic is an apologetic and literary gem." "Scott Hahn, Ph.D. "Would it be brash to say that Thomas Howard is an American counterpart of C.S. Lewis? I think not. Thomas Howard's intelligent, literate and erudite approach to the experience of faith and all of the challenges that faith brings will be enlightening to anyone who takes the Gospel seriously." "Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. "Written with the realistic intelligence of a living faith, this book is a refreshing and renewing document. A beautiful book of great relevance and lasting value . . . so truly Catholic it makes one rejoice greatly." " Most Rev. Christoph Sch...nborn "I heartily recommend this inspiring and insightful presentation on being Catholic, particularly as it centers on the Mass. Howard not only captures the substance of each stage in the Eucharistic liturgy, but ties it effectively to heavenly worship with words that sing of beauty in worship. The whole presentation of Catholic belief is set in a striking and inspiring contrast with the bleakness of contemporary culture." " Rev. Michael Scanlan, T.O.R. Thomas Howard , a Professor of English at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, Mass., is the author of numerous books on various Christian themes including Chance or the Dance? and Hallowed Be This House . '

Why Be Catholic? $19.95 The esteemed child psychologist and author Dr. Ray Guarendi tells his inspiring personal story of his conversion to the Catholic faith, and how it has impacted every aspect of his life. The father of ten children, Dr. Ray is a well-known radio & television personality who has helped countless parents with his wisdom and practical insights on parenthood & family life. In this film, he focuses on his spiritual journey and the teachings of the Church, revealing his trademark wit in a most entertaining way. DVD includes a hilarious bonus 30 min film of him speaking to men on "Catholic Dads Aren't Wimps". '

	Advent Calendar - Nativity Scene (Special Chocolate Series) Sale Price: $5.95
	Prepare for Christmas by opening a window each day during Advent. Upon opening each window, find a wonderful piece of gourmet milk chocolate. Also find bible text that tells a part of the Nativity story...

	Precious Moments "Blessed Be The Bread Of Life" Boy Figurine List Price: $45.00 Sale Price: $20.58
	Remember the moments that are precious to you. This adorable figurine captures the inspirational moment of a young boy's first communion. With his tiny Bible and big, bright eyes, this sweet little boy is an absolute must for your home.