Totally Catholic!
Mary Kathleen Glavich
Totally Catholic!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Catechism for Kids and Their Parents and Teachers
by Mary Kathleen Glavich
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if you could explore the whole world of being Catholic, from A to Z? Imagine learning all about the beliefs, traditions, and stories that shape the Catholic faith—using words made just for you. But what if understanding faith could also help you live it every day?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a clear, child-friendly introduction to Catholic teachings based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Designed for children ages 9 to 12, it provides accurate theological explanations and practical ways to live out the faith. Parents will find it a helpful resource to support their child's religious education in a comprehensive and accessible way.
Why we rated Totally Catholic! 11LT
Totally Catholic! is written at a Level 6 reading level across 246 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Totally Catholic! works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Totally Catholic! as 11LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Totally Catholic! explores christian education, faith, catholic church, religious instruction, and community — 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 christian education, faith, catholic church.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
11LT — Light — ThematicNo 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780819874795
- Pages
- 246
- Publisher
- Pauline Books and Media
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction