RULES

• You must read (at least) 8 books cover-to-cover within the specified dates.  Each of the 8 books must be at least 120 pages.  Audio books are permitted.
• It is recommended that your 8 books be selected from the following categories:

1. 1. Church history (any period)
   2. Life of any male Saint or Blessed
   3. Life of any female Saint or Blessed
   4. Classic English novel (e.g. from a 19th century author)
   5. Any classic novel translated into English from a foreign language
   6. Academic work of Catholic theology, philosophy, apologetics or Scripture study
   7. Spiritual life (prayer, virtue, Advent meditations, etc)
   8. Non-fiction (world history, etc)

• Participants should be regular attendees at either the FSSP community in the Sydney Archdiocese or in the Parramatta Diocese, or attend the Holy Family Catechism at Prospect or Lewisham.
• The challenge will commence on December 4, 2022, and will end on January 29, 2023.
• Please register by emailing Fr Gilbride: fr.gilbride@gmail.com
• Once registered, Fr Gilbride will send you a private link to a Spreadsheet where you can write in the title of your completed books.
• The prize for anyone who completes the 8-book challenge will be a $25 voucher.
• For children, your participation in this challenge should not be an occasion for you to neglect more important duties e.g. work, study or chores.
• Suggested online shops where you can buy new books:

https://store.parousiamedia.com 

https://cardinal-newman-aus.myshopify.com

https://mustardseed.org.au 

https://www.fidelitybooks.com.au

https://veritatis.com.au

• Rules are subject to change at the discretion of Fr Gilbride.