Textbook Overview

No nation, institution, empire, or dynasty has helped shape the world more than the Catholic Church. Armies have marched upon one another, kings have risen and fallen, movements have swept continents, and through it all Holy Mother Church has endured, standing as the one source of light in a world often covered by shadows.

In this narrative, Phillip Campbell, author of the best selling Story of Civilization series, guides students from Pentecost in Jerusalem through the pontificate of John Paul II and into modern times. His storybook style brings history to life, awakening a love for the Church and for the past.

Description

Students will:

• Discover the triumphs and struggles of the early Church
• Read stories about heroic martyrs
• Meet saints who bore witness to Christ, including Benedict, Augustine, Francis, Dominic, Elizabeth of Hungary, Catherine of Siena, Thomas More, the Little Flower, and Maximilian Kolbe
• Encounter popes who shaped teaching through encyclicals and councils, including Leo XIII, Pius IX, and John Paul II
• Examine Crusaders who fought for Christendom
• Explore Marian apparitions like Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima
• Dive deeper into events such as the Protestant Reformation, the Avignon Papacy, and the Second Vatican Council to understand their impact on the Church and the world

Dramatized Audiobook

Voice actor and producer Kevin Gallagher brings the text to life in a riveting dramatized reading of The Story of the Church: From Pentecost to Modern Times. Students are transported through sound effects, music, and performance that complement the narrative. Ideal for long drives, reinforcing the text, or differentiating instruction for learners who benefit from audio, this production opens a world of adventure for students from upper elementary to high school.