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The Library at St. Madeleine Sophie is a resource designed to meet the needs of Catholic Christians for both information and inspiration. We have over 1,800 books, 400 videos, and 300 audiotapes for adults, plus over 900 titles for children. We are also adding music CDs to our collection. You will find hundreds of great titles organized by category to be browser-friendly, just like your favorite bookstore. However, our categories are unique, reflecting the special spiritual focus of our collection. What you won't find here are books that don't enhance peoples ability to live their faith: mainstream romances and horror novels, books on astrology, etc. We have also chosen not to include books that advocate practices that go against our faith. However, we haven't excluded books on spirituality or theology with diverse points of view. Looking for a specific title? Examine the categories and think where your book would likely fall. Then check the two or three most likely shelves. All categories except Biography, Saints, and Popes are alphabetized by author. Another great resource is the Library Index, a complete listing by Subject, Author, and Type of Media (book, video, or audiotape) of materials in our library. This index is updated periodically, and is available in a binder in the library. How to borrow books:
Holders of overdue material will receive a reminder letter to return their books. There are no overdue fines; however, if an item is lost or damaged, you will be asked to pay for its replacement. Library Hours After the 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday Masses, most weeks. Library closures due to other use of the facilities will be noted in the parish bulletin. For additional information or to volunteer to help staff the library, contact the Faith Formation Office at 747-6771.
Biography — Does not include Saints, Popes Catholicism — General section includes books About Catholicism that don't fall under the following subcategories Church Teaching — Official catechisms and other "doctrinally sound" works About the faith Conversion/Evangelization — Conversion stories and books About defending and spreading the faith Liturgical Seasons — Celebrating Lent, Advent Pastoral — Books helpful for those who "care for the flock" Priesthood — Popes — Books by or About them, including encyclicals Sacraments — Look here first for books specifically About the sacraments; you may also find other books that discuss sacraments in "Church Teaching," "Spirituality," or "Theology." See also "Marriage" Personal Ethics — Books on living your faith Social Justice — Living the faith applied on a society-wide scale Fiction — Inspiring novels History — General section includes books About Church history and history in general Catholic Thought — Great writings from Catholic thinkers of the past. Also see "Saints." MARY — Books About apparitions and intercession Other Faiths — Ecumenism and books on Judaism, Fundamentalism, Mormonism, Islam, etc. Personal Well-being — Addiction Grief/Healing — Books on dealing with death or loss, and on healing past hurts Psychology Self-Help — And "commercial" inspirational
Meditations — Meditations, daily devotionals On Prayer — Books About praying Prayers — Books primarily of prayers
Divorce — Books for adults and children Family — Includes being single, aging, and more Marriage — Books to help spouses live the sacrament Parenting — Books to help Catholic parents Sexuality — Books for couples and parents
Bibles Hebrew — Books on the Old Testament Christian — Books on the New Testament
Creation — Knowing God through nature/creation Charismatic — Knowing God through the Charismatic movement Discernment — Learning God's will for your life Men's — Masculine spirituality Women's — Feminine spirituality
Angels Bible Stories — Books for children recounting the stories from the Bible. Most are picture books! Biography — Books on great people; does not include saints. Collections — Books with a number of stories, poems, etc. Church — Books for children About Church and worship Christmas & Advent — Stories, biblical and otherwise, About this favorite holiday season. Easter & Lent — Books About Easter and resurrection Family — Stories and other books About the families we live in, siblings, troublesome parents, etc. Friends — Books and stories About friendship Growing — Books and stories About becoming a bigger, better person in our Christian community. Hurting — Books and stories About hurt feelings, death, loss, divorce, etc. Jesus & God — Stories About who God is, who Jesus is and what he did. Here you'll also find parables About the kingdom of God. Living Skills — Books About basic living skills: getting dressed, eating, manners, etc. Me — Books About identity, who "I" am — inside and out. Here, and under "Family" is where you'll find most of our children's books on diversity. Nature/Creation — Books on animals, weather, and the rest of nature and God's creation. Prayer — Books to help children learn to pray. Sacraments — Books About the sacraments. Saints — Books About the saints. Youth — Books, especially novels, for the junior high and older crowd — all subjects. |
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