Nurture reading skills such as fluency and comprehension while introducing students to values like human dignity, stewardship, and community participation.
The Seven Themes of Social Teaching
Seven Social Teachings. One Classroom Library.
Aligned with the Seven Themes of Social Teaching, this book collection does more than build strong readers. It empowers students to lead meaningful, service-oriented lives.
The Seven Themes of Social Teaching
Seven Social Teachings. One Classroom Library.
Aligned with the Seven Themes of Social Teaching, this book collection does more than build strong readers. It empowers students to lead meaningful, service-oriented lives.
Build Strong Readers and Compassionate Citizens
“A good book opens the mind, stimulates the heart, and prepares us for life.”
- Pope Francis
Created in Consultation with Archdioceses
The Seven Social Teachings Collection was created in consultation with archdioceses across the country. Each theme has several books aligned with moral teachings and values.
Literacy + Values
Each title builds reading skills while teaching students the importance of empathy, compassion, and civic responsibility.
Broad Perspectives
Stories reflect a range of backgrounds and experiences, encouraging connection and deeper understanding.
7 Themes in 1 Collection
The collection includes multiple titles for each Social Teaching principle, such as human dignity, solidarity, and care for God's creation.
Classroom and Home Learning
Discover opportunities for family engagement, discussion, and creative expression, strengthening the connection between school and home.
See the Research
Research highlights the importance of aligning reading with themes like dignity, solidarity, and stewardship to help students grow as both learners and compassionate individuals.
Research Paper: The Power of Reading Choice
Find out what research has to say about the profound impact of self-selection on reading motivation and success.
Explore the Program
Each Seven Social Teachings grade-level collection, available for K–6, includes the following:
Instruction for the Mind
A Teacher's Guide with detailed lesson plans with evidence-based practices, discussions, and activities
Books for the Soul
70 books (35 titles; 2 copies each) for Grades K–5 and 50 books (25 titles; 2 copies each) for Grade 6
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