A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.

St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, Cantonment, FL

St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Cantonment, FL donated dictionaries to students in Escambia County. Their project was featured in local media. One comment from a parent at Jim Allen Elementary says “I would like to personally say thank you to all those who are connected with this because our students need to know how important an education [is] to be able to succeed in this world.”
This is St. Jude’s 5th year of participation in The Dictionary Project. They have provided dictionaries to 1,177 students in their community.