When it comes to finding a good Catholic education for your child, the choices can seem more than overwhelming. At GCRC, we understand how vital a solid Catholic education is to your child’s faith which is why we have recognized The Cardinal Newman Society as the best resource in Catholic education.
Our favorite features of cardinalnewmansociety.org help parents and caregivers find the best Catholic school for their child based on the schools commitment to a faithful Catholic education. These features include:
Books:
A Benedictine Education by John Henry Newman (2020)
A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching by Kevin E. McKenna (2019)
Always Be Prepared: A ‘New Apologetics’ Course for Catholic Secondary Schools by Robert M. Haddad (2022)
American Catholic Schools in the Twentieth Century: Encounters with Public Education Policies, Practices, and Reform by Ann Marie Ryan PhD Professor and Chair Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching (2022)
At the Heart of the Church: Selected Documents of Catholic Education by Ronald J. Nuzzi (2012)
Bible History: A Textbook of the Old and New Testaments for Catholic Schools by George Johnson Ph.D., Jerome D. Hannan Ph.D., M. Dominica Ph.D. (2000)
Called to Pray: Daily Prayers for Catholic Schools by Justin McClain (2018)
Called to Teach: Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators by Justin McClain (2016)
Christ in the Classroom: Lesson Planning for the Heart and Mind by Jared Dees (2018)
Conscience and Catholic Education: Theology, Administration, and Teaching by Kevin C. Baxter and David E. DeCosse (2022)
Creating Catholics: Catechism and Primary Education in Early Modern France by Karen E. Carter (2011)
Educating for Eternity: A Teacher’s Companion for Making Every Class Catholic by Brett Salkeld PhD (2022)
Educating in Faith: A History of the English Catholic Public School by Mark Cleary (2024)
Faith and Culture in Catholic Education: A Guide for Catholic and Non-Catholic Parents by Frank P. DeSiano (2012)
Fenelon’s Treatise on the Education of Daughters by François Fénelon (2014)
Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching: Living as a Disciple of Christ (Encountering Jesus) by Ave Maria Press (2015)
Growing In Love: Comprehensive Guidance And Counseling For Catholic Elementary Schools by Debra L. Ponec and Mary Beth Muskin (2007)
Handbook of Research on Catholic Education by Thomas C. Hunt (2000)
High-impact Leadership in Catholic Education by Judith A. Dwyer (2024)
Homo Novus by Gerard Cabrera (2022)
How to Read (and Write) Like a Catholic by Joshua Hren (2021)
I Call You Friends: John Cavadini and the Vision of Catholic Leadership for Higher Education by Leonard J. DeLorenzo and Timothy P. O’Malley (2019)
In School With Jesus: 2nd Grade: Connecting Teachers and Students in the Bible Each Day (Catholic Teachers’ Edition) by Cheryl Drozd (2020)
In School With Jesus: 1st Grade: Connecting Teachers and Students in the Bible Each Day (Catholic Teachers’ Edition) by Cheryl Drozd (2020)
In School With Jesus: 3rd Grade: Connecting Teachers and Students in the Bible Each Day (Catholic Teachers’ Edition) by Cheryl Drozd (2020)
In School With Jesus: 4th Grade: Connecting Teachers and Students in the Bible Each Day (Catholic Teachers’ Edition) by Cheryl Drozd (2020)
In School With Jesus: 6th Grade: Connecting Teachers and Students in the Bible Each Day (Catholic Teachers’ Edition) by Cheryl Drozd (2020)
In School With Jesus: Pre-K: Connecting Teachers and Students in the Bible Each Day (Catholic Teachers’ Edition) by Cheryl Drozd (2020)
Just Universities: Catholic Social Teaching Confronts Corporatized Higher Education by Gerald J. Beyer (2021)
Know Thyself: Classical Education and the Discovery of the Self by Andrew Youngblood (2023)
Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith (Rome, 1982) by The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education
5 Minutes with Christ: Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers by Lou DelFra C.S.C. and Ann Primus Berends (2011)
5 Minutes with the Saints: More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers by Lou DelFra C.S.C. and Ann Primus Berends (2014)
Modern Catholic Social Teaching: Commentaries and Interpretations by Kenneth R. Himes (2017)
My Best Teachers Were Saints: What Every Educator Can Learn from the Heroes of the Church by Susan H. Swetnam (2007)
Recovering a Catholic Philosophy of Elementary Education by Curtis Hancock (2017)
Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision in a Secular Age by Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (2020)
Renewing the Mind: A Reader in the Philosophy of Catholic Education by Ryan Topping (2015)
School of the Prophets: John Henry Newman’s Anglican Schola and the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian (NINS Second Series) by Michael J. G. Pahls (2025)
Spirit of Truth High School Series by Sophia Institute for Teachers (11 Book Series)
The Case for Catholic Education: Why Parents, Teachers, and Politicians Should Reclaim the Principles of Catholic Pedagogy by Ryan N.S. Topping (2015)
The Catholic Educator’s Guide to Teaching History by Mr. Phillip Campbell III
The Education of A Child from The Wisdom of Fénelon by François de Salignac de La Mothe Fénelon (2000)
The Heart of Culture: A Brief History of Western Education by Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership (2020)
The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools by Archbishop J. Michael Miller (2006)
The Idea of a University by John Henry Newman (1873)
The Intellectual Appeal of Catholicism and the Idea of a Catholic University by Mark William Roche (2003)
The University and the Church: Don J. Briel’s Essays on Education by Don J. Briel, R. Jared Staudt, David Paul Deavel, and George Weigel (2019)
To Do Justice and to Love Mercy: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching Workbook by Christina Dehan Jaloway or Emily Stimpson Chapman (2021)
Twenty-Six Letters to Heaven: A Catholic Preschool Curriculum by Sarah V. Park (2012)
Understanding Classical Catholic Education by William C. Michael (2020)
99 Ways to Teach Like Him: A 2,000 Year-Old Model for Homeschool, Private and Public School Teachers by TJ Burdick (2014)
99 Ways to Teach like the Master by T.J. Burdick (2019)
What Makes Education Catholic: Spiritual Foundations by Thomas H. Groome (2021)
Books for RCIA Catechists and Their Candidates:
An Evangelizing Catechesis: Teaching from Your Encounter with Christ by James C. Pauley (2020)
An Introduction to the RCIA: The Vision of Christian Initiation by Ron Lewinski (2017)
31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator by Jared Dees (2013)
Divine Blessing: Liturgical Formation in the RCIA by Timothy P. O’Malley (2019)
Field Hospital Catechesis: The Core Content for RCIA Formation (TeamRCIA) by Nick Wagner (2018)
Guide to Adapting the RCIA for Children by Rita Burns Senseman (2017)
How Old is Your Church: An Introductory Catholic Apologetic Guide by Kenneth Litchfield (2018)
Planning for RCIA: Tips and Advice for a Successful Program by Mary Birmingham (2021)
RCIA Catechist’s Manual (Catechist’s Manual) by Fr. Dominick Fullam and Sr. Mary Ann Johnston (2007)
RCIA Foundations by Jeffrey Tiel (2021)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Study Edition by Various (1998)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Study Edition: Complete text of the rite together with additional rites approved for use in the dioceses of the United States of America by International Commission English Liturgy and Bishops’ Committee on Liturgy (Author) (1998)
Seek the Living God: Five RCIA Inquiry Questions for Making Disciples by Nick Wagner (2017)
The Heart of Faith: A Field Guide for Catechumens and Candidates by Nick Wagner (2010)
The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year A by Leisa Anslinger, Mary A. Ehle, Biagio Mazza, and Victoria M. Tufano (2019)
The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year B by Leisa Anslinger, Mary A. Ehle, and Victoria M. Tufano (2017)
The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year C by Leisa Anslinger, Mary A. Ehle, and Victoria M. Tufano (2018)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA): Study Edition by International Commission on English in the Liturgy (2024)
The RCIA: Transforming the Church: A Resource for Pastoral Implementation by Thomas H. Morris (1997)
The Way of Faith: A Field Guide to the RCIA Process by Nick Wagner (2008)
Your Parish Is the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of Community by Diana Macalintal
Introduction to The Sacraments for Candidates:
Catholic Sacraments: A Rich Source of Blessings by John F. Baldovin SJ and David Farina Turnbloom (2015)
Credo: An RCIA Program by Dominican Friars Thomistic Institute
Do This in Remembrance: An Introduction to the Sacraments (Formed in Christ) by Jacob W. Wood (2019)
Liturgy 101: Sacraments and Sacramentals by Daniel Van Slyke (2010)
Sacraments of Initiation: A Theology of Life, Word, and Rite by Liam G. Walsh (2011)
Sacraments: Revelation of the Humanity of God – Engaging the Fundamental Theology of Louis-Marie Chauvet by Philippe Bordeyne (2008)
Spirit the Life: The Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Rose Rhea (2019)
The Sacramental Mystery by Pual Heffner (2016)
Books for Catechists:
Beyond the Catechist’s Toolbox: Catechesis That Not Only Informs, but Transforms by Joe Paprocki (2013)
Called by Name: Preparing Yourself for the Vocation of Catechetical Leader (The Effective Catechetical Leader) by Joe Paprocki (2017)
Catechetical Discourse: A Handbook for Catechists by St. Gregory of Nysa (2020)
Catechists as Pilgrims of Hope: Reflections and Prayers of the Jubilee Year by Janet Schaeffler (2024)
Handbook of Sacraments for Today’s Catechist by Joyce Springer (2011)
How to Be a Better Catechist by Carl J. Pfeifer and Janaan Manternach (1989)
Preparing Hearts and Minds: 9 Simple Ways for Catechists to Cultivate a Living Faith by Joe Paprocki (2020)
No Frills Guide to Catechists by Carl J. Pfeifer and Janaan Manternach (2003)
Saints and Mentors for Catechists: 41 Models of Faith to Support and Guide You by Janet Schaeffler (2023)
Self-Care for Catechists: 20 Practices to Enhance Your Well-Being by Kathy Hendricks (2020)
The Art of Catechesis: What You Need to Be, Know and Do by Maureen Gallagher (1998)
The Catechist’s Guide to Beloved Prayers: Understanding and Sharing the Tradition by Janet Schaeffler (2019)
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Creative Catechist by Janaan Manternach and Carl Pfeiffer (2022)
The Joy of Being a Catechist: From Watering to Blossoming (Spirit Life Series) by Gloria Durka (1995)
The Six Tasks of Catechesis: Key Principles for Forming Faith (Essential Catechist’s Bookshelf) by Mary Kathleen Glavich (2016)
Free Articles for Teachers:
Hints to Setting Up a Good Classroom by Dr. Lawrence Sutton (loyolapress.com)
Recognizing and Using a Preferred Interest in the Classroom by Lawrence Sutton (loyolapress.com)
A Catholic Guide to Narnia: Questions and Activities for the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Ascension (2021)
A Catholic Homeschool Treasury: Nurturing Children’s Love for Learning by Rachel Mackson and Maureen Wittmann (1999)
Catholic Education: Homeward Bound – Useful Guide to Catholic Home Schooling by Kimberly Hahn and Mary Hasson (1996)
Catholic Home Schooling: A Handbook for Parents by Mary Kay Clark (1993)
Catholic Homeschool Companion by Maureen Wittmann (2011)
Catholic Homeschool Copywork: Cursive Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids by Wildflower Press (2021)
Catholic Homeschool Copywork: Print Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids by Wildflower Press (2021)
Catholic Homeschool Planner by Jennifer Harbor Rainey (2020)
Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum: A Guide to Catholic Home Education by Laura M. Berquist (1998)
God Guides Us: Grade 4 (Christ Our Life) by the Sisters of Notre Dame Chardon Ohio (2009)
Haystack Full of Needles: A Catholic Home Educator’s Guide to Socialization by Alice Gunther (2020)
Homeschooling with Gentleness: A Catholic Discovers Unschooling by Susie Andres (2015)
Multi-student Catholic Homeschool Planner: Space for 6 Students by Jennifer Harbor Rainey (2019)
Our Lady’s Copywork for the Catholic Homeschool: 25 Bible Verses, Prayers, and Church Writings on the Mother of God by Catholic Homeschool Helpers (2019)
Real Learning Revisited by Elizabeth Ann Foss (2020)
The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum by Laura M. Berquist (1999)
Catechisms & Workbooks:
An Evangelizing Catechesis: Teaching from Your Encounter with Christ by James C. Pauley (2020)
An Introduction to the RCIA: The Vision of Christian Initiation by Ron Lewinski (2017)
Field Hospital Catechesis: The Core Content for RCIA Formation (TeamRCIA) by Nick Wagner (2018)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Study Edition by Various (1998)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Study Edition: Complete text of the rite together with additional rites approved for use in the dioceses of the United States of America by International Commission English Liturgy and Bishops’ Committee on Liturgy (Author) (1998)
The Heart of Faith: A Field Guide for Catechumens and Candidates by Nick Wagner (2010)
The RCIA: Transforming the Church: A Resource for Pastoral Implementation by Thomas H. Morris (1997)
The Way of Faith: A Field Guide to the RCIA Process by Nick Wagner (2008)
The Sacraments:
Do This in Remembrance: An Introduction to the Sacraments (Formed in Christ) by Jacob W. Wood (2019)
Sacraments: Revelation of the Humanity of God – Engaging the Fundamental Theology of Louis-Marie Chauvet by Philippe Bordeyne (2008)
Spirit the Life: The Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Rose Rhea (2019)
The Sacramental Mystery by Pual Heffner (2016)
Free Articles for Teachers:
Hints to Setting Up a Good Classroom by Dr. Lawrence Sutton (loyolapress.com)
Recognizing and Using a Preferred Interest in the Classroom by Lawrence Sutton (loyolapress.com)
Student Workbooks:
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church Second Edition by Ellen Rossini
Autom First Communion Pocket Prayer Book – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Breakthrough Bible, New Testament Activity Booklet by Joanna Dailey (2013)
Breakthrough Bible, Old Testament Activity Booklet by Joanna Dailey (2013)
Catholic Connections Student Activity Booklet by Gloria Shahin (2010)
My Confirmation: A Guide for Confirmation Instruction (Revised)
Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science (Student Edition) by Stacy A. Trasancos (2019)
Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol 1, Student Workbook by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Colin Maclver (2018)
Student Activity Workbook for Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics: An Introduction to People of Faith by Christine Schmertz Navarro (2006)
The Story of the Church Workbook: From Pentecost to Modern Times by Phillip Campbell (2020)
Understanding the Faith, New ESV Edition: A Workbook for Communicants Classes and Others Preparing to Make a Public Confession of Faith by Stephan Smallman (2009)
For Teachers & Instructors: Books, Manuals, Guides
Growing Young: Shifting Church Culture to Reach a New Generation by Jacob Rodriguez (2020)
Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision for a Secular Age by Samuel J. Aquila (2020)
St. Augustine (Bloomsbury Library of Educational Thought) by Ryan N. S. Topping (2010)
Saint Augustine Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision for a Secular Age by Samuel J. Aquila (2020)
Teaching Christianity (Vol. 1/11) (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century) by Saint Agustine
The Case for Catholic Education: Why Parents, Teachers, and Politicians Should Reclaim the Principles of Catholic Pedagogy by Ryan N.S. Topping, Sister John Mary Fleming (2015)
The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools by J. Michael Miller (2006)
Your School of Love: A Spiritual Companion for Homeschooling Mothers by Agnes M. Penny (2014)
Student Supplies & Activities:
Be Strong Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Color-Your-Own Advent Wreath Wheel – 48/pk (Autom.com)
Color-Your-Own Favorite Female Saint – 48/pk (Autom.com)
Color-Your-Own Holy Week Cross – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Nativity Ornament – 48/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Nativity Scene Fuzzy Poster – 36/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster Color the Mysteries of the Rosary – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – Holy Trinity – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – My Catholic Faith – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – My First Communion – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – My First Reconciliation – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Prayer Picture – Guardian Angel – 48/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – Story of Christmas – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – Stations of the Cross – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Apostle’s Creed – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Beatitudes – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Hail Mary – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Holy Mass – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Meaning of Advent – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Meaning of Lent – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Our Father Prayer – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Rosary – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Story of Easter – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Color Your Own Poster – The Ten Commandments – 50/pk (Autom.com)
Cut-Out Cross Pendant Assortment (6 Asst) – 48/pk (Autom.com)
Easter Bracelet Assortment (3 Asst) – 48/pk (Autom.com)
Faith Sayings Inspirational Bracelet Assortment (3 Asst) – 48/pk (Autom.com)
God is Good Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
God is Good All the Time Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
I Can Do All Things Through Christ Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Jesus Erases All of Our Mistakes Eraser – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Jesus is Risen! Sticker Assortment (4 Asst) – 12 rolls/pk (Autom.com)
Light of the World Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Mini Saints Sticker Assortment (10 Asst) – 12 rolls/pk (Autom.com)
Noble Woman Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Religious Foam Sticker Assortment (Autom.com)
Serve with a Heart Like Jesus Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
The Easter Story Magnet Set – 12 sheets/pk (Autom.com)
The Easter Story Sticker Sheet – 50 sheets/pk (Autom.com)
The First Christmas Sticker Assortment – 12 rolls/pk (Autom.com)
Walk with Jesus Sandal Eraser (Autom.com)
With God All Things are Possible Journal – 12/pk (Autom.com)
Books for Students:
How to Learn and Memorize Latin Vocabulary Using A Memory Palace by Anthony Metivier (2013)
Latin for Beginners (Usborne Language Guides) by A. Wilkes and J. Shackell (1993)
Latin Key Words: Learn Latin Easily: 2,000-work Vocabulary Arranged by Frequency in a Hundred Unites, with comprehensive Latin and English Indexes (Oleander Language & Literature) by Jerry Toner (2013)
Memorize the Faith! (and Most Anything Else): Using the Methods of the Great Catholic Medieval Memory Masters by Kevin Vost (2006)
Memorize the Latin Mass: How to Remember and Treasure its Rites by Kevin Vost (2019)
The Story of the Church Textbook: From Pentecost to Modern Times by Phillip Campbell (2020)