Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press))
Victor Hoagland, C.P., Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Victor Hoagland, C.P., Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
Illustrated by William Luberoff
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The Apostle's Creed is more than just words — it’s a powerful story that connects you to centuries of faith and hope. Each line holds a secret about the world, the stars, and the love that shapes us all. Understanding this will change how you see everything around you.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated edition of the Apostle’s Creed presents foundational Christian beliefs in an accessible way for children ages 9-12. Edited by respected religious educators and featuring artwork by William Luberoff, it is suitable for use in schools, parishes, or at home. The book introduces core aspects of Catholic faith with gentle language appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) 9C
Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Apostle's Creed (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) explores religion - christian living, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about religion - christian living, family, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613974578
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- December 1997
- Type
- Fiction