Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls: Volume 1-4 (Student Workbook)

TAN Books now offers companion workbooks and a teacher's guide to enrich students' experience with the beloved Catholic Stories for Boys & Girls series. Developed for Catholic classrooms, these resources help students strengthen reading comprehension, expand their vocabulary, deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith, and encounter the heroic witness of the saints through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Each workbook includes:

• Key Terms
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension Questions
• Chapter Activities, including crossword puzzles, coloring exercises, and map activities
• Fill-in-the-Blank Exercises
• Word Search Puzzles
• Quizzes (completed orally or in writing)
• Key Term Matching
• Multiple-Choice Questions
• Narration Exercises
• Vocabulary Review
• Glossary of Key Terms

Originally compiled and written by Catholic religious sisters in the 1930s, Catholic Stories for Boys & Girls is a timeless four-volume collection of joyful and courageous stories that continues to inspire new generations of readers. Written with accessible language for elementary students while offering rich storytelling and enduring themes, these classic tales naturally lend themselves to classroom reading, discussion, and reflection.

Each story highlights a particular Christian virtue and concludes with a memorable two-line rhyming verse that reinforces its central lesson. Throughout the series, students encounter faithful men and women whose trust in God, love for His Church, and pursuit of holiness reveal the transforming power of grace. Whether read independently, aloud in the classroom, or shared in small groups, these stories provide meaningful opportunities to cultivate literacy, virtue, and a deeper appreciation for the Catholic faith.