Hi David, sorry for the delay, but this is the right moment:
The quality and presentation of the book are great, as is the selection of saints.
My students were excited to complete the book, and they were interested in the lives of the saints about whom they were learning.
That said, I think the product obviously works better for younger kids. I tried it on sophomores, and they all completed the book, but they were not thrilled when I said they could keep them. They were just… meh, I guess is the best word. Most of them are non-practicing Christians of one kind or another so that certainly works against it.
I think I will see about trying it out with the 6th Graders at St. Joe’s next year.
Bottom line: it is a great tool for students to get excited about the saints and their faith. Just needs the right audience.
God Bless,
Joshua St.Onge
Theology Department, Notre Dame High School
220 Jefferson St.
Fairfield, CT 06825