Each volume of Connecting with History includes suggested resources for the parent/teacher to read for background information. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is required for each volume; the other resources are optional.
Resources for Volume One:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
You Can Understand the Bible by Peter Kreeft
Walking with God, A Journey Through the Bible by Jeff Cavins and Tim Gray
In the Beginning...A Catholic Understanding of Creation and the Fall by Pope Benedict XVI
Creator and Creation by Mary Daly
The Bible Compass, A Catholic's Guide to Navigating the Scriptures by Edward Sri
Bible Timeline Chart
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible (formerly A Quick Journey Through the Bible) by Jeff Cavins. Available from Ascension Press
Resources for Volume Two:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Walking with God, A Journey Through the Bible by Jeff Cavins and Tim Gray
A Brief Life of Christ by Fulton Sheen
Celebrating 2000 Years of Christian History by Gloria Thomas and Dr. Warren Carroll
The Great Heresies by Hilaire Belloc
Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know by Diane Moczar
Bible Timeline Chart
Epic: Early Church History Chart
Epic: A Journey Through Church History Chart
Epic: A Journey Through History. Available from Ascension Press
Resources for Volume Three:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
1000 Years of Catholic Scientists by Mary Daly
Celebrating 2000 Years of Christian History by Gloria Thomas and Dr. Warren Carroll
Epic: A Journey Through Church History Chart
The Great Heresies by Hilaire Belloc
Catholic Church and Science: Answering the Questions, Exposing the Myths by Ben Wiker
Copernicus, Galileo and the Catholic Sponsorship of Science by Jane Meyerhofer
Islam at the Gates by Diane Moczar
Seven Lies About Catholic History by Diane Moczar
Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know by Diane Moczar
Epic: A Journey Through History. Available from Ascension Press
Resources for Volume Four:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
American Catholic Almanac by Brian Burch and Emily Stimpson