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Marvelous Catholic Schools
By Shari Neilson
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, the Marian Library extends thanks to all educators, administrators and staff in Catholic schools. During this pandemic, you have embodied the theme of this year’s celebration — “Faith. Excellence. Service.” You continue to provide quality education to students even when you are exhausted and overwhelmed, whether in person or remote. You find new and innovative ways to engage your students.
To help provide creative inspiration, the Marian Library would like to share some items from its Juvenile Collection and digital offerings. The images in the gallery include a Marvel comic book, a high school play program and a Where’s Waldo?-style book of saints. Visit Fun and Games with Mary on our website for digital and printable activities. Also see our latest virtual exhibit, Journeys of Faith: Shrines, Souvenirs and Catholic Tourism on the Virtual Exhibits and Videos page.
Let’s all thank Catholic school educators and staff members — including those right here at the University of Dayton.
— Shari Neilson provides administrative support for the Marian Library faculty and staff.
"Chats with St. Anne for Children," P.J. Gearon, O.Carm., 1964. Marian Library Juvenile Collection. Provides children with prompts for speaking with St. Anne.
"Chats with St. Anne for Children," P.J. Gearon, O.Carm., 1964. Marian Library Juvenile Collection. Provides children with prompts for speaking with St. Anne.
"The Story of the Three Wise Kings," Tomie dePaola, 1983. Marian Library Juvenile Collection.
"The Story of the Three Wise Kings," Tomie dePaola, 1983. Marian Library Juvenile Collection.
"Can You Find Saints? Introducing Your Child to Holy Men and Women," Philip D. Gallery; illustrated by Janet L. Harlow, 2003.
"Can You Find Saints? Introducing Your Child to Holy Men and Women," Philip D. Gallery; illustrated by Janet L. Harlow, 2003.
"Francis: Brother of the Universe," Roy Gasnick, O.F.M., and Mary Jo Duffy, 1980 (first issue). Marvel Comics’ first religious comic book.
"Francis: Brother of the Universe," Roy Gasnick, O.F.M., and Mary Jo Duffy, 1980 (first issue). Marvel Comics’ first religious comic book.
1957 play program for "The Song of Bernadette," dramatized by Jean and Walter Kerr from Franz Werfel’s novel. Performed by students attending Riordan High School, a Marianist high school in San Francisco. The program includes the only known photograph of Franz Werfel during his visit to Lourdes.