RCL Benziger 2012 Catalog by RCL Benziger

Dear Partner in Ministry,

RCL Benziger has been involved in religious education since 1792, when Joseph Benziger first began selling devotional books in the small village of Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Much has changed in 220 years, but the one constant that has remained is the tradition RCL Benziger has maintained by providing the best in Catholic religious education.

Be My Disciples

Keeping with our tradition, heritage, and experience, we continue to move forward with a changing world and all of its challenges.

As 2012 begins, we at RCL Benziger often ask the question, “What would the world be like if it was filled with Christ’s disciples?” It is this question that drives us to produce the type of engaging and enriching curriculum content you see in Be My Disciples.

Be My Disciples is a Christ-centered and truly Balanced Approach to catechesis. It offers an exciting exploration of our Catholic faith, using a holistic scope and sequence to help young people see ALL of life through the eyes of faith. This program uses Doctrine, Scripture, Tradition and Spirituality to lead Catholic children and their families to grow in their conversion to Jesus Christ, accept the demands of discipleship, and empower children and their families to answer Jesus’ call to discipleship.

We invite you to request a free review pack for this new program at BeMyDisciples.com. We think you’ll be as excited by its possibilities as we are!

Our Catholic Heritage

This revision of the popular “This is Our Faith Heritage” program, Our Catholic Heritage serves as a primer for children who are being initiated into the life of the Church. Following the directives of the General Directory for Catechesis, it uses the RCIA’s initiatory approach, prescribed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, to both evangelize and catechize new learners in the intermediate grade levels. This is an important catechetical need, and we intend to help you meet it!

Roman Missal

To prepare for the implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, we have updated student books for Blest Are We, Faith & Word editions (grades 1-8); Faith First Legacy edition (grades K-8); and Bendecidos bilingual edition (grades 1-6). Additionally, the student texts for all of our sacrament programs have been revised in both the English and bilingual editions.

It’s a digital age

Our new website, BeMyDisciples.com, provides a wealth of support and materials for catechists, program leaders, parents, and children. You will find stories of discipleship using video and blogging, helpful links, and additional content. One new feature in particular, “Sister Rose Goes to the Movies,” helps parents to be aware of film content issues and helps them raise true “digital disciples.” In addition, several other products, such as Apprentices in Faith and Faith Connection, are offered in digital form to save time and money for your parish.

We are incredibly proud of the RCL Benziger legacy in religious education and spiritual formation, and we are committed to upholding that legacy in all we do.

Blessings to you in the great work you do for the Church! Sincerely,

Peter M. Esposito President

Contents Be My Disciples, Parish Edition

Elementary

Special Needs Resources

Junior High/High School

Religion Readiness

Sacrament Preparation

Family Life

Bilingual Resources

Adult Faith Formation

Online Resources

Backlist Prices

Sales Team

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PARISH EDITION

Parish Student Books, Grades 1–6 Give Children a Sound Foundation that Leads to Faith in Action!

Elementary

Incorporating the updates to the Roman Missal, Third Edition, Be My Disciples offers engaging lessons that lead young disciples to higher levels of moral thinking and a deeper initiation into a life of prayer. Through exploration, discovery, and decision-making, children are invited to accept the challenge to follow Jesus and learn and practice the skills needed to be active disciples. • Age-appropriate summary of Church teaching • Comprehensive Bible knowledge and skills • Liturgical lessons for seasons and feasts • Safe opportunities for interactive social networking • Engaging online activities

Unit Opener The use of Scripture to begin each unit and throughout each chapter helps the children grow in their knowledge of the Word of God.

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Looking Ahead

Disciple Power This exciting feature connects the lesson content to virtues, values, habits and spiritual gifts that help children grow as disciples.

Elementary

Each chapter begins with a preview of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus, content and goal. This allows children to look ahead, stimulates thought, and anticipates an effective learning session.

The Church Follows Jesus Catholic identity is reinforced as students examine the difference the Church has made and continues to make in the lives of Christians and in the world.

Faith-Filled People Saints and other holy men and women are presented as models of discipleship.

I Follow Jesus In order to foster a lived faith, each lesson provides an opportunity for children to make a choice to follow Jesus each week and to decide how they will accomplish this action, change of behavior, or way of thinking.

With My Family A review of the chapter content, ideas for sharing faith, prayer, and a special We Live as Disciples section assist parents in forming their children in faith and are built right into every chapter.

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Catechist Guides, Grades 1–6

Tools and Tips for Catechists on Every Page! Front-to-back catechist formation is included in every guide to lead veteran and first-year catechists as they prepare inspiring and engaging lessons. Flexible options for lesson planning include a variety of approaches and information to give catechists confidence. These guides also include a multimedia workshop to help you get the year off to a great start.

Be My Disciples’ comprehensive balanced curriculum enables children to grow in discipleship year by year.

Elementary

Comprehensive Unit Opener

Through a variety of questioning techniques, catechists assess students’ prior knowledge about faith concepts presented in the unit.

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Chapter Background A short easy-to-read essay provides theological background on the chapter content that helps catechists grow in their own knowledge and faith. Reflection questions help connect faith concepts with catechists’ own lives.

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• Concise point-by-point plans begin with a brief classroom prayer and then lead you page by page through a creative teaching process. • Short boxed content at point of use on each page of the lesson plan offers you additional background and teaching tips to bring greater confidence and creativity to your catechesis.

Elementary

Wraparound Lesson Plans

Convenient Background,

Tips, and Strategies Catechists are continually formed and enriched using the comprehensive background pages and point-of-use information, tips and strategies that cover: • The Six Tasks of Catechesis • Human Methodologies (from the National Directory for Catechesis) • Disciple Power • Faith Vocabulary • Liturgy Tips • Teaching Tips • Special Needs • Background

Time-saving Lesson Planner Page Using a three-step methodology, every catechist can plan a great lesson. The proportional clock shows, at-a-glance, the approximate time needed for each part of the plan to assure effective lessons.

Catholic Social Teaching The last lesson plan box in each unit highlights a principle of Catholic Social Teaching that was addressed in the unit. A related Enriching the Lesson activity on the following page reinforces this teaching for the children.

PARISH EDITION

Parish Supplements, Grades 1-6 A Complete Music Program Directed by well-known Catholic composer and performer Steve Angrisano Each music CD contains: • A program theme song • Six hymns (one for each unit) sung by young voices help children build a musical repertoire of liturgical music as they advance through the grades. • Sung Mass parts reflecting the new Roman Missal • Instrumental music for classroom meditation • Music Songbook – Complete lyrics and BE MY DISCIPLES PARISH SUPPLEMENTS, GRADES 1–6 accompaniment for guitar and piano

Assessment Tools Use these reproducible masters to create an assessment portfolio with chapter and unit tests and other assessment instruments.

Additional Activities

Elementary

Enhance your lessons with timesaving reproducible activities that extend learning in class or at home.

Digital Downloads Called to Prayer These easy-to-use and practical prayer formats available in digital download will touch the hearts of children. Download these resources at RCLBenziger.com.

Program Director’s Manual This accessible digital download includes everything the catechetical leader needs to implement Be My Disciples in your parish, including ideas for catechist training and parent meetings. Download these resources at RCLBenziger.com.

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Music CD Assessment Tools Activities Called to Prayer 1, 2, 3 Digital Download

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Music CD Assessment Tools Activities Called to Prayer 1, 2, 3 Digital Download

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Music CD Assessment Tools Activities Called to Prayer 1, 2, 3 Digital Download

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Music CD Assessment Tools Activities Called to Prayer 4, 5, 6 Digital Download

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Music CD Assessment Tools Activities Called to Prayer 4, 5, 6 Digital Download

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Music CD Assessment Tools Activities Called to Prayer 4, 5, 6 Digital Download

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S MANUAL-PARISH 20710 PDM-Digital Download

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Digital Downloads can be purchased at RCLBenziger.com

This eight-part series provides fully licensed clips from Hollywood movies to assist religion teachers, catechists, and youth ministers as they lead older elementary and junior high students in reflection and discussion about faith and its implications in our everyday lives. Enrich your lessons with film clips from popular movies such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Lord of the Rings,” and “Star Wars: Phantom Menace” supported by discussion questions, Scripture references, reflection, prayer, and faith-in-action activities: • Engage learners with situations that relate to real life • Explore Catholic Social Teaching • Promote media mindfulness

Elementary

FILM CLIPS for Catholic Youth Faith Formation

Each of the 8 episodes eature 3 traits/issues to help build Disciple Power and 4 short film clips that address each of these traits/issues.

Correlates with the virtues education in Be My Disciples

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Complete Set (includes Episodes 1-8) Episode 1: Honesty Episode 2: Good Sportsmanship Episode 3: Courage Episode 4: Bullying Issues: Knowing Yourself, Facing Peer Pressure, Understanding Bullies

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Share your Story

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One of the most innovative sites in Catholic publishing, BeMyDisciples.com encourages catechists, children, parents, and all Catholics to share with others stories of the discipleship they have witnessed in their lives. Video and text blogs may be uploaded to the secure site by individuals or groups.

Explore these special features at BeMyDisciples.com: • Interactive chapter reviews reinforce learning • Secure online community encourages sharing of ideas • Games and activities with multimedia content promotes “digital discipleship”

Evangelize and Catechize Learners!

Reach out to returning families!

Elementary

itage olic Her h t a C r Ou l Edition Bilingua oon! S Coming

This revision of the popular Heritage program serves as an entry-level text for children being initiated into the life of the Church. Following the directives of the General Directory for Catechesis, it uses the RCIA model prescribed by the bishops to evangelize and catechize new learners in the intermediate grade levels. • Offer a full initiatory catechesis • Present the life and teaching of Jesus • Lay a foundation for a lived faith • Introduce the Rites of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation • Presents Catholic prayers, practices and a helpful key teachings section • Provide online support

See page 32 for information on Our Catholic Heritage Level II

An Easy-to-use Initiatory Program! Use this revision of the classic Heritage program to reach out to children who have not been catechized.

Reach out to returning families!

Looking Ahead Children quickly preview the focus of the chapter

Catholics Believe Highlights a Catholic doctrine or practice to help build knowledge and Catholic identity

Faith Vocabulary Important faith terms are defined and explained

Elementary

With My Family These tear-out pages offer meaningful opportunities to make faith a part of everyday life at home

Catechist Guide Comprehensive guides offer plans to fit your scheduling needs

See page 32 for information on Our Catholic Heritage Level II

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Blest Are We: Faith & Word Edition The best features of two popular program approaches, spiral and thematic, teach the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (creed, sacraments, morality, prayer) at every grade level while relating to a specific theme, Catholic belief, and practice each year. A multimedia approach provides great lesson content, including online support. See pages 14-17 for more information on Blest Are We, Faith & Word

Faith First Legacy Edition The spiral learning approach pioneered by RCL Benziger introduces and reinforces doctrine, Scripture, and the liturgical year every year on every grade level. Young people are engaged in a dynamic process that touches head, heart, and hands in every chapter. Full online support for program directors, teachers/catechists, students, and parents is available at our award-winning website, FaithFirst.com. See pages 18-21 for more information on Faith First, Legacy Edition

Popular Spiral-Thematic Approach Six standard themes—one for each grade level—are highlighted along with lives of the saints and real-life examples of Christian witness. In addition, the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church are incorporated in the unit structure at each grade level.

Parish Student Books, Levels 1–6

Elementary

Features in the parish student books serve the needs of parish religion programs with: • Age-appropriate summary of Church teaching • Important Bible knowledge and skills • Eleven lessons for liturgical seasons and feasts • Take Home family pages • Faith In Action, which builds a sense of belonging

School Student Books, Grades 1–6 Student books for school programs provide effective ways to empower students for a lifetime of faith by giving them opportunities to: • Build Scripture literacy • Relate parish ministries to Catholic Social Teaching • Learn more about the liturgical life of the Church • Retain what they’ve learned through Chapter and Unit Reviews • Connect home and school using the Take Home family pages

(See pages 26 and 27 for grades 7 and 8.)

Note: Graphic shown demonstrates how this approach works in the grade 5 curriculum.

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Getting ready for Chapter 9

Elementary

Parent Pages

In the Time of Jesus

Two Take Home pages begin each chapter and promote connections with parish or school.

On the Road to Emmaus On the day of Jesus’ Resurrection, two of his disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing the tremendous events of the previous days. As they walked along, the Risen Jesus joined them, but they did not recognize him. It was not until they stopped to share a meal that the disciples realized that the stranger with them was Jesus. The exact location of Emmaus is not known, but it is believed to have been at the village of Amwas. The name “Emmaus” means “warm wells.” Read about Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13–35.

in Literature J.R.R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) is the author of two of the best-loved classics of the twentieth century, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien, a devout Catholic, was a scholar and professor of Anglo-Saxon at the University of Oxford. Over a fifteen-year period, he created the fantastical world of Middle-Earth with its hobbits, elves, dwarves, and wizards. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit for his own children. Surprised by its success, his publishers

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encouraged him to write a sequel, which resulted in his greatest and most famous work, The Lord of the Rings.

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Hear & Believe These pages connect Scripture and Catholic doctrine to the lesson theme.

Respond Inspiring stories bring saints to life.

Faith in Action A response page makes connections with a variety of parish ministries and vocations.

Chapter Review Recall and reinforce: 1-page review for parish and 2-page review for school

Bilingual Edition also available!

See pages 70–71

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Catechist and Teacher Guides, Grades 1–6 Separate Multimedia Guides for School and Parish! Comprehensive multimedia catechist guides provide an easy-to-use planner, a wealth of resources and optional activities, a FREE “DVD Quick Clips” in each guide, and more. Features include: • Understanding Scripture: mini-course on the Bible • Background for the Teacher: provides information on the chapter theme • At-a-Glance Planner: detailed plan for each lesson • Catholic Schools Week section in School Guides with a lesson and prayer celebration

At-a-Glance Planner Gives a comprehensive overview of each chapter for easy lesson planning following three teaching steps: share, hear & believe, respond.

Catechist Guide

provides one-day lesson plans for parish programs.

Teacher Guide

Elementary

provides five-day lesson plans for Catholic schools.

Enrichment Boxes The background you need is provided throughout the lesson: • Scripture • Liturgy • Multiple Intelligences Activities • Cultural Awareness • Special Needs Activities and more

DVD Quick Clips Grade-level DVDs FREE in your guide with 10 video clips and instructions for use in appropriate chapters.

A Variety of Activities Student text and guides provide warm-up, wrapup, and at-home activities.

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BLEST ARE WE: FAITH & WORD PARISH—CATECHIST GUIDES, LEVELS 1–6 S6011 Level 1 S6012 Level 2 S6013 Level 3 S6014 Level 4 S6015 Level 5 S6016 Level 6 SCHOOL—TEACHER GUIDES, GRADES 1–6 S6211 Grade 1 S6212 Grade 2 S6213 Grade 3 S6214 Grade 4 S6215 Grade 5 S6216 Grade 6

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Parish and School Supplements, Grades 1–6 Home Program Guide

BLEST ARE WE: FAITH & WORD SUPPLEMENTS, GRADES 1–6

GRADE 1 COMPONENTS S6021 Home Program Guide 1 (Parish) S6031 Unit Tests 1 (Parish) S6231 Tests (School) S6041 Activities Booklet 1 (BLM) S6051 Projects 1 (BLM) S6061 Music CD 1 S6071 Listening to Scripture CD 1 GRADE 2 COMPONENTS S6022 Home Program Guide 2 (Parish) S6032 Unit Tests 2 (Parish) S6232 Tests (School) S6042 Activities Booklet 2 (BLM) S6052 Projects 2 (BLM) S6062 Music CD 2 S6072 Listening to Scripture CD 2 GRADE 3 COMPONENTS S6023 Home Program Guide 3 (Parish) S6033 Unit Tests 3 (Parish) S6233 Tests (School) S6043 Activities Booklet 3 (BLM) S6053 Projects 3 (BLM) S6063 Music CD 3 S6073 Listening to Scripture CD 3 GRADE 4 COMPONENTS S6024 Home Program Guide 4 (Parish) S6034 Unit Tests 4 (Parish) S6234 Tests (School) S6044 Activities Booklet 4 (BLM) S6054 Projects 4 (BLM) S6064 Music CD 4 S6074 Listening to Scripture CD 4 GRADE 5 COMPONENTS S6025 Home Program Guide 5 (Parish) S6035 Unit Tests 5 (Parish) S6235 Tests (School) S6045 Activities Booklet 5 (BLM) S6055 Projects 5 (BLM) S6065 Music CD 5 GRADE 6 COMPONENTS S6026 Home Program Guide 6 (Parish) S6036 Unit Tests 6 (Parish) S6236 Tests (School) S6046 Activities Booklet 6 (BLM) S6056 Projects 6 (BLM) S6066 Music CD 6 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES S6069 Music CDs Complete Set of 8 S6076 Song Book S6077 Accompaniment Book S6079 Summer Program Leader’s Guide (Parish) S6075 Listening to Scripture CD English/Spanish Package FIRESIDE CATHOLIC YOUTH BIBLE—NEXT S6891 Hardcover S6892 Softcover S7106 Leader’s Guide 30742 Music 2 CD Set STORYKEEPERS RESOURCES B5048 The Story Lives On (Bilingual) B5050 Set of 4 DVDs and one manual 30718 Bilingual Teacher’s Kit

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Classroom Activities Booklet Two reproducible activities for each chapter to reinforce and extend learning.

Projects

Elementary

(Supplements can be used for Parish or School unless otherwise specified)

Engaging unit projects for every grade extend and enrich learning.

School Tests Reproducible chapter, unit, and end-of-year tests provide a comprehensive assessment program.

Unit Tests Booklet Helpful unit tests provide extra assessment.

Music Program CD, Accompaniment Book, and Song Book provide song selections to enrich chapter, unit and liturgical year celebrations.

The StoryKeepers DVDs Animated stories of Jesus come alive in 13 half-hour episodes in a 4-DVD set. A Spanish audio track is included. The Story Lives On is a bilingual guide for intergenerational gatherings.

Fireside Catholic

Youth Bible—NEXT This NEW NABRE Fireside Catholic Youth Bible examines 21 themes.

The Most Comprehensive and Effective Spiral Method! Every year, on every grade level, doctrinal lessons on all four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church deepen age-appropriate understanding. In-depth Scripture study chapters encourage children to read the Bible and apply its meaning for today, and seasonal materials help make connections with the liturgical life of the parish.

Parish Student Books, Grades 1–6 • Doctrinal lessons develop each topic more deeply. • Scripture chapters focus on God’s word. • Liturgical year lessons for every week of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. • Making a Difference activities build Catholic identity.

School Student Books, Grades 1–6 • Doctrinal lessons build students understanding of faith concepts and religious literacy. • Strong Scripture study chapters enhance understanding of God’s word. • Liturgical year lessons make connections with the parish community and Sunday mass.

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• Cross-curricular projects for schools are featured in every unit.

FREE Online resources for children, parents, and catechists

FAITH FIRST LEGACY EDITION

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Chapter Opener

Doctrine Pages Children explore and apply key chapter concepts. • Faith Focus— key lesson concepts • Faith Words— core Catholic vocabulary • Faith-Filled People— saints and other people of faith

Elementary

Each chapter begins with a prayer and discussion question to assess prior knowledge of this topic.

What Difference Does Faith Make in My Life? Children are asked to reflect on what faith means to them and learn that faith is meant to be lived.

Our Church Makes

a Difference Examines the difference the Church has made and continues to make.

With My Family A detachable page in each chapter contains interesting and meaningful opportunities for making faith come alive in the home.

Chapter Review The We Remember feature reinforces the important concepts of the lesson.

Catechist and Teacher Guides, Grades 1–6 Using the unique spiral learning approach, these comprehensive guides give catechists and teachers what they need to prepare inspiring and engaging lessons with the flexibility to fit any schedule.

Features Include: • Engage, Teach and Apply, Connect methodology • Background and Tips boxes with background information, teaching tips, liturgy tips, special needs, Catholic Social Teaching, and more • QuickStart: video assisted workshop for teachers and catechists

Simple and Effective Methodology!

Elementary

A simple, effective process for each lesson: • Engage—pray and access prior knowledge • Teach and Apply—you teach, then the students complete an engaging activity • Connect—children make real-life connections

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Lesson Planner A one-day plan for catechists and a five-day plan for teachers

Background Theological background on the chapter’s content with reflection questions

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Parish and School Supplements, Grades 1–6

PARISH & SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTS, GRADES 1-6 CLASS KITS Each Class Kit includes components listed under each grade level.

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FAITH FIRST ART & ENVIRONMENT PACKAGE 20397 Art & Environment Package $ 75.75 PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S MANUAL – PARISH 20500 Program Director’s Manual

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RELIGION COORDINATOR’S MANUAL—SCHOOL 20560 Religion Coordinator’s Manual $ 60.25 AT HOME FAMILY GUIDE 20509 At Home Family Guide Legacy Ed. $ 26.50 KEEPING FAITH FIRST 20510 Keeping Faith First

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PARA LA FAMILIA 20477 Para La Familia CD-ROM

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STORYKEEPERS RESOURCES B5048 The Story Lives On (Bilingual) B5050 Set of 4 DVDs and one manual 30718 Bilingual Teacher Kit

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Assists you in planning, implementing, and evaluating your catechetical program.

School Religion

Coordinator’s Manual Reproducible handouts, helpful articles, meeting modules, and tips especially for School Religion Coordinators.

Elementary

FAITH FIRST LEGACY EDITION

Parish Program Director’s Manual

At Home Family Guide This family-friendly resource allows parents to work with all their children at the same time. Use in conjunction with Faith First Legacy Edition student books.

The StoryKeepers DVDs Animated stories of Jesus come alive in 13 half-hour episodes in a four-DVD set. A Spanish audio track is included. The Story Lives On is a bilingual guide for intergenerational gatherings.

Class Kits for Grades 1–6 • Additional Activities–reproducible activities • Called to Prayer–practical prayer for all seasons • Assessment Tools–review and assess student’s knowledge • The Faith-Filled Classroom–tried-and-true tips and activities

Art & Environment Package 14 posters, 3 banners, and 2 packs of 50 pass-along cards.

Our Catholic Identity Catechism Workbooks related Now cor online with our lessons ry Lectiona re at featu t.com FaithFirs

Teach Children the Basics of Doctrine in Both English and Spanish! • Teach children what we believe clearly and concisely, at age-appropriate levels, in only 20 minutes a week. • Provide both content and immediate reinforcement activities to check that students understand what they have learned. • Build faith vocabulary by reviewing faith words used in each lesson and defined in the glossary.

Special Multi-Age Edition for High School Students and Adults • Offer knowledge, review, and reflection on the basics of our faith for high school students and adults • Acquaint learners with the practices of our faith and the lives of the faithful • Give opportunities to extend learning and understanding with parents and peers using the With Family or Friends feature in each chapter

Elementary

Special Needs

This special education resource provides prayer services, student activity workbooks, lesson plans, and other ideas to improve Catholic religious education for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

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As we catechize junior high and high school aged young people we are called to give them the knowledge and tools to articulate the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church, along with the ability to apply the beliefs and teaching to their everyday lives. “The study of Sacred Scripture, the Church, the sacraments, and the principles of Christian morality – both personal and social – should characterize the catechesis of adolescents.” (NDC 48, D) RCL Benziger offers you a variety of resources for junior high and high school students that are engaging and enriching for young people and affordable for every parish or school.

Blest Are We Faith & Word Edition Parish or School, Grades 7, 8

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Two core texts, The Story of Jesus and The Story of Our Church, feature special Faith in Action pages that connect parish ministries with Catholic Social Teaching in every chapter. Student books are for Parish/School, but you choose Parish Guide or School Guide.

Faith First Legacy Edition Parish, Grades 7, 8

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Five titles, each with 12 chapters, can be interchanged for your needs as you design your own two-year course of study. Integration activities and practical connections to real life show that faith is lived and active. Student books are for Parish/School, but you choose Parish or School Guide.

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This flexible and engaging multimedia program sheds light on the basics of our faith and respects the way adolescents learn best. Four flexible, consumable workbooks can be used together in a two-year program for school or parish or use in your youth ministry programs.

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Junior High, Parish or School For Grades 7 and 8 Blest Are We: Faith & Word Edition offers two core texts for junior high students: The Story of Jesus and The Story of Our Church. Both school and parish use the same student book. Students deepen and extend their knowledge of Jesus, his life, and his teachings, and explore the Church’s history, moral teaching, and the development of its liturgy and sacraments.

Junior High

Unique Spiral-Thematic Curriculum Provides the Best Features of Two Popular Curriculum Approaches!

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Junior High

Exciting New and Revised Features

Get Connected Colorful preview pages help students and families connect with chapter themes. Prayer and home activity suggestions reinforce Catholic identity and traditions.

Hear & Believe

Revisions to these teaching pages continue Blest Are We’s emphasis on Scripture and its connections to Catholic doctrine.

Pray and Review Conclude the week’s lesson with a prayer celebration and a two-page chapter review.

Faith in Action A new page for each chapter connects parish ministries with Catholic Social Teaching and helps students live their faith. S

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Comprehensive Guides for Catechists and Teachers Find Everything You Need, Every Step of the Way! • Background pages offer an overview of the lesson’s theme for adults. • Understanding the Scripture article is a complete mini-course in the Bible— right in your guide. • Enrichment Boxes give helpful information for a variety of needs and are on the guide page where you need them. • Chapter Reviews help reinforce learning in both school and parish programs, and additional assessment features are provided in school guides for unit and end-of-the-year reviews.

Catechist and Teacher Resources Books, DVDs, music, and references to Church documents to enrich your lessons, and two reproducible activity masters for each lesson are included right in your guide. Even more resources are available at www.BlestAreWe.com.

Easy-to-Follow Lesson Plan

Clear objectives and an at-a-glance planner (five-day plan for schools and one-day plan for parish) are provided for each lesson, along with interesting ideas for your prayer celebrations.

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Program Resources Junior High

These Affordable Resources Reinforce, Enrich, and Extend Each Chapter. Tests Reproducible chapter, unit, and end-of-year tests give you a comprehensive assessment program.

Classroom Activities

Two black line master activity pages for each chapter engage your students and reinforce learning.

Projects Unit projects enrich the chapter theme and extend learning.

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Song selections on CD will enrich your sessions and liturgical year celebrations, and you can use the instrumental tracks for background music and meditation. The Accompaniment Book is the perfect resource for music leaders. The Song Book allows students to participate fully in classroom prayer and Sunday liturgy. Order one for each of your students!

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Junior High, Parish and School Design Your Own Two-Year Course of Study with Five Interchangeable Texts. Five titles for junior high are available that can be interchanged to meet your scheduling needs. The 12 chapters in each text include unique interwoven Scripture chapters.

Mystery of God Examines the Creed as the summary statement of our beliefs

Morality: Life in Christ Leads young people to study and apply principles of Catholic morality

Church and Sacraments Explores how the sacraments bind us together as a community of faith

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Build a Solid Foundation for Young Teens Both Teacher and Catechist Guides give you easy-to-follow, flexible plans, along with the background information, teaching tips, and resources you need to bring lessons to life for young people.

Simple Yet Effective Three-Step Process The Engage, Teach and Apply, Connect format keeps young people focused as they discover and learn, then apply and reinforce learning with integration activities. Practical connections to real life help young people see that faith is alive and active.

Junior High

Separate Guides for Parish or School

Class Kit Components Reinforce and Extend Learning

Activities and Assessment Tools A variety of activities and assessment instruments are included for every chapter and unit of each student book.

Called to Prayer and Liturgical Lessons These reproducible resources for all the weeks of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost connect teens with the liturgical life of the parish. Prayer services using a variety of styles of prayer inspire teens to worship.

Helping Kids Live Their Faith This book explores the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching and includes ageappropriate service projects.

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An Initiatory Program for Young People Not Previously Catechized This revision of the popular Heritage program serves as an entry-level text for young people being initiated into the life of the Church. Following the directives of the General Directory for Catechesis new learners of junior high age are evangelized and catechized. • • • •

Offer an initiatory catechesis Lay a foundation for a lived faith Church history incorporated into each junior high text Engaging stories, personal experiences, and activities

Looking Ahead Children quickly preview the focus of the chapter

Reach out to returning families!

Catholics Believe Highlights a Catholic doctrine or practice to help build knowledge and Catholic identity

Faith Vocabulary

Junior High

Important faith terms are defined and explained

With My Family These tear-out pages offer meaningful opportunities to make faith a part of everyday life at home

Catechist Guide Comprehensive guides offer plans to fit your scheduling needs

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Our Catholic Identity These concise, easy-to-use workbooks help young people and families build doctrinal literacy with age-appropriate doctrinal information and activities that reinforce learning. Order the ungraded edition for older readers. Found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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Stories of God’s Love programs serve parish and school in readying young children for learning about our Catholic faith. Using a Scripture-based approach, it lays the groundwork following guidelines for preschool materials developed by the Subcommittee on the Catechism of the USCCB and assists young children and their families in learning and living Christian values. A team of respected authors – all preschool specialists – wrote Stories of God’s Love to serve parish and Catholic school programs with a choice of either single-day or multi-day formats for ages 3-4, 4-5, and Kindergarten.

Stories of God’s Love, Preschool

Religion Readiness

Parish or School, Ages 3-4 or 4-5

Using a 30-leaflet format, age-appropriate Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments are used one week and are then followed the next week with a related real-life story. Children are able to easily connect God’s love, as depicted in the Bible, to their everyday lives.

Religion Readiness

Stories of God’s Love, Kindergarten Parish or School Touch children’s hearts with the message of Scripture and lay a firm foundation for your young learners who will be using Be My Disciples or other elementary programs. Throughout 31 lesson leaflets the children hear a story from the Bible one week and then the next week hear a contemporary story that relates the message from Scripture to everyday life.

Stories of God’s Love, Preschool and Kindergarten Resources A full music program with CD and Music Booklet for each level allows you to celebrate God’s love through song and prayer, and the Story Posters for each level spark the children’s interest and imagination while adding a colorful display to your classroom.

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Stories of God’s Love follows the guidelines for preschool materials developed by the Subcommittee on the Catechism of the USCCB. Written by a team of respected preschool specialists, Stories of God’s Love offers: • A Scripture-based approach, presenting the Bible as the source for learning about God and God’s Son, Jesus • Age-appropriate formation with 22 story leaflets and 8 seasonal leaflets for each of the 2 levels: ages 3 to 4 and ages 4 to 5 • Separate Guides for School and Parish that meet the needs of both parish and Catholic school programs with a choice of either single-day or multipleday formats • A family focus that helps children and their families live Christian values • Online Support for teachers, catechists, children, and parents

Engaging Activities Capture the children’s interest and imagination and integrate what they have learned. Find the Lost Sheep

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Preschool

Help the shepherd find the lost sheep.

Separate Guides for School or Parish

Story Leaflets Packaged in a folder, the story leaflets proclaim age-appropriate Bible stories from the Old or New Testament one week and follow the next week with a contemporary story—related to the previous lesson’s Bible story—connecting God’s love to everyday life.

• Single-day or multiple-day formats • Lesson plans include prayer, strategies, and activities • Planner pages with clear objectives and an overview of each lesson • Background pages for each faith theme

Online resources are available for children, parents, catechists, and program directors

Easy-to-Follow Lesson Plans Prayer, activities, and optional strategies provide catechists and seasoned teachers with all the components for fun, faith-filled lessons.

Jesus Is the Good Shepherd One day Jesus told the people, “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep and they know me. I love and care for my sheep as my Father loves and cares for me.” Another time Jesus told a story about a good shepherd to help them understand how much God loves us. Jesus said, “There was a shepherd who had one hundred sheep. One day one of the sheep wandered away from the shepherd and the rest of the sheep. The one sheep got lost.” Jesus went on to tell the people how the good shepherd searched and searched until he found the one lost sheep. Jesus then described how happy the shepherd was when he found his one lost sheep. Jesus said, “The shepherd picked up the lost sheep and put the sheep over his shoulders. He carried it home. The shepherd was so happy that he told his friends and neighbors, over and over again, ‘Be happy with me! I found my lost sheep!’ ” BASED ON JOHN 10:14–15 AND LUKE 15:3–7

Gather

Play the gathering song to signal that it is time for the children to clean up and move to the Story Time Area. Lead the children in singing the song, accompanied by its motions, as they move to the Story Time Area. Remind the children that many people take care of them in many diﬀerent ways.

Teach

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Show the children the teaching poster or the cover of the children’s leaﬂet for chapter 5. Point to the shepherd and say the word shepherd aloud and have the children echo it after you. Explain that a shepherd is someone who takes care of sheep. Invite a child to come up and open the Bible to the place marked by the bookmark, Luke 15:3–7. Tell the children to listen and discover how the good shepherd in the story takes care of his sheep.

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Distribute the children’s leaflets for chapter 5 and give the children time to look at them. Call their attention to the maze activity on the center two pages and explain the directions. Point to the shepherd in the picture, who is looking for the lost sheep. Then tell the children to find the lost sheep in the picture and to circle it. Ask the children,“Who wants to help the good shepherd find the lost sheep?” Have the children use their finger to lead the shepherd through the maze to the lost sheep. Have the children raise their hand when they come to the lost sheep. Conclude by reminding the children that a good shepherd cares for and loves his sheep. Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd. Jesus loves each of them and cares for them.

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Repeat the activity as time allows. Conclude by reminding the children that Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepherd. He always loves and cares for us.

Connect with the child’s life.

Work on the children’s leaflet activity.

Introduce the Bible story. I

Hand a stuﬀed toy sheep to one of the children. If you do not have a stuﬀed toy sheep, use a large cotton ball, balled-up tissue paper or a picture of a sheep. Invite the child holding the sheep to tell one thing they remember about the Bible story and then to pass the sheep to another child. Ask that child to tell what they remember about the story. Let each child take a turn holding the sheep and telling what they remember about the Bible story. Expect some children to give the same answers.

Ask a child to pretend to be the good shepherd and another child to pretend to be the lost sheep. Have some of the remaining children pretend that they are the other sheep, and the remaining children pretend that they are the good shepherd’s friends and neighbors. Have the “good shepherd” cover their eyes. Lead the lost sheep to a hiding place in the classroom. Have the good shepherd look for and ﬁnd the lost sheep. When he or she ﬁnds the lost sheep, have the good shepherd say to the other sheep and the good shepherd’s friends and neighbors, “I am happy. I have found my sheep.”

Ask and aﬃrm responses to the question, What can you do or say this week to thank the people who take care of you? Give examples, if necessary, to help the children respond. Tell the children to take home their leaﬂets and share the Bible story and the activity with their family.

Preschool

Welcome

Hang a large piece of chart paper in the Welcome Center on which you have printed “People we trust who take care of us” across the bottom, and have scissors and glue or paste and copies (several for each child) of the black line activity master on page 157 of this guide. Welcome the children by name and direct them to the Welcome Center. Call their attention to the words on the chart paper. Read the word TRUST aloud and have them repeat it after you. Then read the sentence aloud to them. Tell the children that we all have people who we trust will take care of us. Ask, “Who are some of the people you trust to take care of you?” and print their responses in large letters on the chart. Give the children copies of the black line activity master that show ways people take care of us. Describe each picture. Ask the children to cut out a picture that shows one way people take care of them. Help the children glue or paste their pictures on the chart. Invite the children to help you hang the chart near the door of the classroom for the families to see when they pick up the children.

Pray

Gather the children at the prayer table. Introduce the prayer by saying, “We all have people who take care of us as good shepherds care for their sheep. Let us thank God for the people who love and take care of us.” Explain to them that in today’s prayer they will pray the words, “Thank you, God” aloud after you. Invite the children to quiet themselves for prayer, using the breathing gestures. (Pause.) Lead the children in prayer. Teacher: For our parents, we say, Thank you, God. Children: Echo the words of the prayer. Teacher: For (name appropriate caregivers and helpers), we say, Thank you, God. Children: Echo the words of the prayer. Teacher: Jesus, thank you, for being our good shepherd. Thank you for giving us people to care for us. Thank you, God. Children: Echo the words of the prayer. Teacher: Together let us pray, “Amen.” All: Amen.

Additional Activity

Learn a new song.

Use this activity to reinforce the children’s understanding of the Bible story or to add a concluding song to the prayer. I Tell the children that you will teach them a song and that the name of the song is “Jesus Is My Good Shepherd.” I Practice singing the song to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Jesus is my good shepherd, my good shepherd, my good shepherd. Jesus is my good shepherd. He cares for me. I Sing the song with the children.

Tell the Bible story. Take the opened Bible, place the children’s leaflet inside the Bible, and tell this week’s Bible story, “Jesus Is the Good Shepherd.” Use the adapted version of the story on the Family Page of the children’s leaflet. Refer to the teaching poster or the illustration on the cover of the children’s leaflet as you read the story.

Seasonal Leaflets

8 themes per age level introduce and explore seasons, holy days, and holidays.

Family Page Bring God’s love home each week through sharing, nurturing, prayer, activities, and reflection.

Lesson Planner Materials Needed

Faith Focus

In addition to the general supplies named on page 9 in this guide, you will need the following materials for teaching this lesson:

Jesus tells us to trust in God’s caring love for us.

Bible Story

“Jesus Is the Good Shepherd” (Based on John 10:14–15 and Luke 15:3–7)

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Lesson Planner Page

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After this week’s lesson the children should be able to: I recall the Bible story “Jesus Is the Good Shepherd.” I discover that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for us. I express thanks to people who take care of them.

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The Scripture-based format of Stories of God’s Love Kindergarten begins where every catechesis should begin—by touching children’s hearts with the Gospel message. Written by a team of kindergarten specialists, Stories of God’s Love Kindergarten follows the USCCB guidelines for kindergarten materials, lays a firm foundation for young learners, and can be used with any elementary program. • Children learn of and relate to God’s love through Scripture and story. • Parents and families are nurtured through activities, reflection, and prayer that foster Catholic faith and values. • Teachers and catechists find solid background, helpful planning tools, and easy-to-follow lesson plans each week. • Online resources offer support for teachers, catechists, and parents.

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Packaged in a folder, the story leaflets contain a Scripture story from the Old or New Testament one week, and then the following week, a corresponding real-life story explores how we can learn about and live out God’s love every day.

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The Gift of Reconciliation The Gift of Eucharist With Scripture at the core of each lesson, children are led to celebrate the sacraments with thanks and praise, helping them to see God in their lives in Scripture and Tradition. Pages 52-53.

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Confirmation: Filled with the Holy Spirit, they proclaimed the Lord Jesus.

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Teach Children to Treasure the Sacraments as Gifts for a Lifetime. The Gift of Reconciliation and The Gift of Eucharist use Scripture at the core of every lesson. Children are reminded that everything in life is a gift. As Catholics, we respond to God’s gifts throughout our lifetime as we celebrate the sacraments with thanks and praise.

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Confirmation Ritual Catechesis Prepares Young People for a Lifetime of Discipleship! Confirmation invites younger and older adolescents to experience God through ritual, reflect on the eight aspects of the Confirmation rite, and become active disciples of Jesus Christ. It supports the goals of Confirmation catechesis outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, calling young people to intimate communion with Jesus, lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit, and active responsibility for the Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. Preparation is centered within the parish community of faith, and continues after the celebration with up to three sessions for mystagogy.

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Making Connections Candidates are challenged to put their beliefs into practice.

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Candidates are led to a better understanding of personal friendship with Jesus and membership in the Catholic community throughout each of the five colorful sections. Opportunities for reflection and journaling are provided prior to each session.

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Family Life is a comprehensive moral catechesis specifically designed to complement your religion curriculum. This valuable program guides children, their parents, and teachers/catechists to integrate five themes in Catholic family living: God’s gifts of family, self, life, love, and community.

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Parish Time is an especially precious commodity in the parish catechetical program. So determining the best model is crucial. Incorporating RCL Benziger Family Life into the overall parish curriculum can be successfully accomplished without losing time ordinarily devoted to the parish’s basal program. Keep in mind that Family Life enhances and reinforces catechetical formation. Below are some models that can easily be adopted to integrate Family Life into your parish religious education program. • Whole Family Gatherings • Unit-Based Model • Extended Catechetical Sessions • Summer Model • Weekend Retreat Model • Home Schooling

School Incorporating the Family Life program into your school curriculum helps reinforce the Catholic virtues and values that your students obtain with their education. Most Catholic schools offer the Family Life series in 10 teaching blocks, corresponding with the 10 lessons in each grade level. Any one of the following three models can help you implement the program into your existing curriculum. • 2-week course • 10-week course • 10-month course

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Family Life

A two-page Family Time tear-out section begins each two-lesson unit and allows the family and students in the class to focus on the same unit theme. Prayers, ideas for family sharing, and activities that consider the needs of today’s busy families help form the spiritual and practical habits that lead to healthy Catholic homes. Spanish versions of the Family Time pages are available online.

Integrated Virtues Education The four cardinal virtues – justice, fortitude, temperance, and prudence – and their associated moral virtues, are taught and reinforced through every unit on each grade level. Each lesson helps students and their families begin to practice the skills required to live that virtue and make it a personal habit.

Easy-to-Follow Lessons Engage Your Students. Each lesson is presented in three simple parts: • Engage. Activate prior knowledge and relate lesson to life experience • Teach. Summarize main points and highlight a virtue and vocabulary • Apply. Integrate the lesson content and invite a faith choice

Build Strong Catholic Families Parent Connection Magazines A 16-page magazine for each grade level supports the parents’ role as the first and primary educators of their children in faith and family living. The magazines provide: • A moral catechesis for family living related to the lesson themes in the student book • Background on children’s psycho-social and faith development • Practical strategies for communicating and working together as a household of faith and discussing difficult issues • A comprehensive glossary of program terms • A choice of English or Spanish versions

Human Reproduction Booklets

Family Life

The Level A booklet (male and female anatomy and intercourse) and Level B booklet (pregnancy and childbirth) are included at no charge with student packs for grade 5 (Level A) and grade 6 (Level B), but can be used at higher grade levels if preferred. The human reproduction content is placed in separate booklets so the material can be taught at home or in class with parental permission. Guide material for parents and catechists/teachers is in a tear-out section in the center of each booklet. Spanish editions of the Human Reproduction booklets are available online at RCLBFamilyLife.com.

Comprehensive Teacher Guides You’ll Find All the Support and Flexibility You Need!

Child Safety Respected educators agree that child safety education should be offered over a significant period of time, providing children with multiple opportunities to learn, interact with, and apply the rules of child safety. RCL Benziger Family Life integrates child safety education into the regular flow of its lessons across nine grade levels and, through its knowledge and skills-based approach, gives every child a firm foundation for healthy and safe living.

Family Life

Easy-to-follow Teacher Guides have innovative features to provide support and practical tools for teaching 10 lessons for each grade level.

Child Safety Material in the lesson plans is highlighted.

The wrap-around lesson plan demonstrates a path for completing a lesson in as little as 45 minutes.

“Extending the Lesson” feature helps extend or customize the lessons.

Practical Program Support Program Director’s Manual The Program Director’s Manual outlines a variety of models for implementation in either parish or school. You can choose the model and the timeframe you need to offer family life education within the rest of your school or parish religion curriculum. Comprehensive support for the program coordinator includes: • An overview of the program • Models for in-service session for parents and teachers/catechists • In-depth ideas for parish implementation • Handouts and professional articles • Additional online resources at www.RCLBFamilyLife.com • In-service DVD Call toll free at 1-877-275-4725 • w w w. RC L B e n z i ge r. com

Resources for Parents, Coordinators, Catechists and Teachers

Prepare and assist catechists and teachers for their role in family life education – supporting parents in providing for the moral formation of their children – with online support that includes engaging activities, expert interviews, helpful articles, links, and more! Log on RCLBFamilyLife.com to see our preview videos.

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Acompaña a los niños y sus familias en el camino de fe Guide Children and Families as They Journey in Faith RCL Benziger capacita a la comunidad hispana con programas y recursos que hacen conexiones entre la fe y la vida diaria para niños, familias, catequistas, y directores del programa. Materiales motivadores y fáciles de utilizar proporcionan información, dinámicas, reflexión y oración, y fomentan doctrina y valores católicos y sólidos, apoyando la formación en la fe de niños, padres de familia, catequistas, y directores del programa. Secciones especiales sobre devociones, días festivos, oraciones y celebraciones dan honor a la rica dimensión cultural de la fe vivida dentro de la comunidad latina. RCL Benziger meets the needs of the Hispanic community with programs and resources that make connections between faith and life for children, families, catechists and program directors.

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The faith formation needs of children, parents and families, catechists and program directors are supported through engaging, easy-to-follow materials that provide information, activities, reflection and prayer that foster solid Catholic doctrine and values. Special features on devotions, holidays, prayers and celebrations honor the rich cultural dimension of faith practiced within the Hispanic community.

Currículo de religión para niños Sean mis discípulos, Bendecidos, y Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten son programas motivadores que construyen una fundación firme para alumnos mientras los ayudan, juntos con sus familias, a aprender, amar y vivir la fe católica.

Bendecidos and Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten are engaging programs that lay a firm foundation for students while helping them and their families learn, love and live their Catholic faith!

Bilingual

Children’s Religion Curriculum

Programas Sacramentales Eucaristía: Damos gracias y alabanza, Reconciliación: Perdón y paz, Eucaristía: Hagan esto en conmemoración mía, y Reconciliación: Somos tu pueblo, las ovejas de tu rebaño proveen una catequesis eficaz para los primeros sacramentos.

Sacramental Programs Eucaristía: Damos gracias y alabanza, Reconciliación: Perdón y paz, Eucaristía: Hagan esto en conmemoración mía, and Reconciliación: Somos tu pueblo, las ovejas de tu rebaño provide an effective catechesis for first sacraments.

Programas para adultos Ecos de Fe y Meditaciones para adultos de Mark Link proporcionan a los catequistas la mejor formación e inspiran a todos los aprendices adultos a crecer en el conocimiento de la fe católica.

Adult Programs Ecos de Fe and Meditaciones para adultos de Mark Link provide catechists with the finest formation available and inspire all adult learners to grow in their knowledge of our Catholic faith.

¡Siembre las semillas para una fe de por vida! Sow the Seeds for a Lifetime of Faith!

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Escrito por un equipo de especialistas en Preescolar y Kindergarten, el nuevo Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten, sigue las normas establecidas por la Conferencia Episcopal de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) sobre los materiales para Preescolar y Kindergarten y establece una base firme para el joven alumno. Este nuevo programa interactivo le es útil a los niños, padres, maestros y catequistas Written by a team of preschool/kindergarten specialists, NEW Stories of God’s Love Kindergarten follows the USCCB guidelines for preschool/kindergarten materials and lays a firm foundation for young learners. This engaging new program serves children, parents, teachers, and catechists.

• Los niños aprenden sobre el amor de Dios y se relacionan con él a través de las Sagradas Escrituras, relatos, actividades y música. • Los padres y las familias reciben apoyo por medio de actividades, reflexiones y oraciones que fomentan la fe y los valores Católicos. • Los maestros y los catequistas son respaldados por una experiencia sólida, herramientas de planeación útiles y lecciones fáciles de seguir cada semana. • Los recursos en-línea ofrecen apoyo a los maestros, catequistas y padres.

Utiliza Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten como base de Sean mis discípulos y Bendecidos.

• Children learn of and relate to God’s love through Scripture, story, activity, and music. • Parents and families are supported through activities, reflection, and prayer that foster Catholic faith and values. • Teachers and catechists find solid background, helpful planning tools, and easy-to-follow lesson plans each week. • Online resources offer support for teachers, catechists, and parents.

Use Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten as the foundation for Be My Disciples and Bendecidos

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Componentes • • • •

Paquete para el niño Programa de música Posters de relatos Un manual de director

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Esta extensa catequesis de moralidad, coloca a la sexualidad humana dentro del contexto de la vida moral Católica. Los siguientes componentes están disponibles en español: • Carta a los padres de familia en línea • Páginas de actividades para el tiempo en familia en línea • La reproducción humana nivel A y nivel B en línea • Revistas Conexión de Padres

This comprehensive moral catechesis places human sexuality within the context of Catholic moral living. These parent components are available in Spanish to be used with the English components found on page 64. • Online Parent Letter • Online Family Time Activity Pages • Online Human Reproduction Level A & Level B • Parent Connection Magazines

English Components p also available!

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GRATIS ¡Llame hoy!

FAMILY LIFE-BILINGUAL SPANISH STUDENT/PARENT PACK (Includes one English Student Edition and one Spanish Parent Connection.)

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Edición bilingüe de grados 1–6 ¡Ayuda a los niños y su familia a aprender, amar y vivir la fe católica! Bilingual Edition Grades 1–6 Helping Children and Their Families Learn, Love, and Live Their Catholic Faith!

Libro de los niños • Veinte capítulos principales • Enfoque Escuchamos y Creemos para integrar las Sagradas Escrituras con la doctrina Católica • NUEVA sección: La fe en acción • Lecciones de días festivos y tiempos • Sección nuestra herencia Católica

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• 20 core chapters • Hear & Believe approach to integrate Scripture and Catholic doctrine • NEW Faith in Action feature • Feasts and Seasons lessons • Our Catholic Heritage section

Escuchamos y Creemos

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Después de una reflexión y actividad para comenzar el día, las páginas de Escuchamos y Creemos vinculan la Sagrada Escritura y la doctrina Católica al tema de la lección. También encontrará estos otros elementos: • Creemos: una declaración breve de la doctrina Católica relacionada con el tema de la lección • Page Turner característica: Una pregunta que conducen a la lección siguiente concepto • Palabras de fe: vocabulario para facilitar la lección de la semana

Hear & Believe After an opening day reflection and activity, the Hear & Believe pages connect Scripture and Catholic doctrine to the lesson theme. You will also find three additional features: • We Believe: a short statement of Catholic doctrine related to the lesson theme • Faith Words: vocabulary words for the week’s lesson • Page Turner feature: A question leading to the next lesson concept

Complete text in English and Spanish—side-by-side.

La fe en acción Hay una página en la conclusión de cada capítulo que relaciona los ministerios de la parroquia con la doctrina social Católica y anima a los estudiantes a participar plenamente en la vida de la Iglesia.

Faith in Action A page at the conclusion of each chapter makes connections between parish ministries and Catholic Social Teaching and encourages students to participate fully in the life of the Church.

Guía del catequista multimedia • • • •

Planes de lecciones motivadores Páginas con información exhaustiva Sección Idioma y Cultura GRATIS: Clips de DVD correlacionados con los temas de las lecciones

Multimedia Catechist Guide • • • •

Engaging lesson plans Extensive background pages Language & Culture section FREE “Quick Clips” DVD correlated to lesson themes

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Idioma y Cultura Cada capítulo incluye esta importante característica que ayuda a catequistas a hacer conexiones entre el capítulo y una dedicacíon especial, dia de fiesta, oracion, o celebracíon especial dentro de la comunidad hispana.

Language & Culture Each chapter includes this important special feature which helps catechists make connections between the chapter content and a special devotion, holiday, prayer, or celebration practiced within the Hispanic community.

English Components p also available!

See page 14.

Recursos Actividades del salón de clases y Pruebas para cada Unidad Estas guías de actividades extienden las lecciones y hacen que el aprendizaje sea divertido. Las pruebas para cada unidad ofrecen repaso adicional del contenido en el salón de clases.

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Resources Classroom Activities and Unit Tests These black line activity masters extend the lessons and make learning fun. Unit tests provide additional classroom review of content.

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Música CD de música para cada grado, un Libro de Cánticos, un libro de acompañamiento que incluye cánticos y himnos en inglés y español.

Music Grade level music CDs, a Song Book, and Accompaniment Book include songs and hymns in English and Spanish.

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CD para Escuchar las Escrituras Estos CD de audio permiten a los niños de grados 1-4 escuchar relatos de las Escrituras en inglés o español. Escoja CD individuales o el juego completo para los grados 1-4.

Listening to Scripture Audio CDs These audio CDs allow children in grades 1-4 to learn Scripture stories by listening to the stories in Spanish or English. Choose individual grade level CDs or the full set for grades 1-4.

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¡Escoja el programa de preparación sacramental que satisfaga las necesidades de su comunidad! Ofrecemos ediciones bilingües o en español para dar lecciones en programas escolares o parroquiales, de necesidades especiales o para “el hogar”. Choose the Sacrament Preparation Program That Fits the Needs of Your Community! We offer you Spanish or bilingual editions for school or parish programs, special needs or “at home” sessions.

Eucaristía: Damos gracias y alabanza Reconciliación: Perdón y paz

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Los libros Eucaristía: Damos gracias y alabanza y Reconciliación: Perdón y paz combinan relatos, las Sagradas Escrituras, doctrinas y oraciones para proporcionar una eficaz catequesis de los primeros sacramentos. Eucaristía: Damos gracias y alabanza and Reconciliación: Perdón y paz combine story, Scripture, doctrine and prayer to provide an effective catechesis for first sacraments.

English Components p also available!

See page 48–51.

Una catequesis de ritos eficaz y flexible

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La catequesis de ritos para grados elementales enseña a los niños y su familia una vida de celebración sacramental.

Effective and Flexible Ritual Catechesis

BILINGUAL PROGRAMS

Ritual catechesis for primary grades prepares children and their families for a lifetime of sacramental celebration.

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Ecos de Fe consists of 13 modules (VHS format) divided into three sets: Catechist, Methodology, and Theology. Each module includes a companion booklet for each participant with learning design that includes articles, reflection questions, and prayers. Each module can be completed in approximately two hours.

$ 52.50

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Ecos de Fe presenta 13 módulos de VHS divididos en tres series: Catequética, Metodología y Teología. Cada módulo posee un didáctico cuaderno de acompañamiento para cada participante incluyendo artículos, oraciones y preguntas de reflexión que puede desarrollarse en dos horas.

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¡Brinde a sus catequistas la mejor capacitación disponible!

$ 5.25

I Believe, We Believe Liturgy & Sacraments Catholic Morality Prayer & Spirituality The Scripture

English Components p also available!

See page 86.

Introducción a la Sagrada Escritura (videos/cuadernos)

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Recursos para catequistas, familias y padres hispanohablantes Resources to Assist Catechists, Spanish-Speaking Parents, and Families

Serie multimedia The StoryKeepers

Una serie que da vida a unos relatos animados de Jesús en 4 DVDs que incluyen 13 episodios de media hora. Se incluye una narración en español. The Story Lives On es una guía bilingüe para reuniones intergeneracionales. Animated stories of Jesus come alive in 13 half-hour episodes in a 4-DVD set. A Spanish audio track is included. The Story Lives On is a bilingual guide for intergenerational gatherings.

Sagrada Biblia: Dios Habla Hoy

Una Biblia económica en español con Impramatur para adultos An economical Spanish Bible with Imprimatur for adults

Nuestra Identidad Católica, Grados 1–8

Estos cuadernos muy asequibles ayudan a niños y familias a leer acerca de la doctrina. These affordable workbooks help children and families build doctrinal literacy.

Para la Familia

Un CD-ROM con recursos en español que se pueden fotocopiar y que son correlacionados con cada capítulo de los grados 1-6 ayudará a los padres de familia a entender y participar en el aprendizaje de sus hijos. Incluye las secciones “Con mi familia,” “Rezamos,” y “Recordamos,” más los santos, actividades, y oraciones. A CD-ROM with reproducible resources in Spanish correlated to every chapter of grades 1-6 will help parents understand and participate in their children’s learning. Includes the “With My Family,” “We Pray,“ and “We Remember” features plus saints, activities, and prayers.

Recursos para catequistas y estudiantes adultos Resources for Catechists and Adult Learners

Meditaciones para adultos de Mark Link en español Adult Meditations by Mark Link in Spanish Cuaresma—Meditaciones diarias (Años A, B, C) Daily meditations (Years A, B, C)

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Biblia—Reflexiones de lecturas tomadas del Génesis al Apocalipsis

Reflections on readings from Genesis to Revelation

Espíritu—Siete semanas explorando el discipulado Seven weeks of exploring discipleship

El Programa Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy El Programa Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy es un recurso de educación especial que ofrece servicios de oración, libros de actividades para estudiantes, planes de lecciones y otras ideas para mejorar la educación católica de niños y adultos con discapacidades de aprendizaje. Están disponibles en inglés y en español. The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Program is a special education resource providing prayer services, student activity workbooks, lesson plans, and other ideas to improve Catholic religious education for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Available in both English and Spanish versions.

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Sunday and Daily Reading references for the entire week

The Word of God This Week Set time aside each day this week with other members of your household, with other members of your parish or alone to listen to and reflect on the living Word of God. Use these passages from the Lectionary that are assigned for Liturgy this week. Reflect on how the Lord is inviting you to a deeper union with him.

Gospel Reflection A reflection related to the Sunday Gospel

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These Words Are Hard! Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s text comes at the end of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bread of Life Discourseâ&#x20AC;? that we have been reading since the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This will be the last reading from the Gospel of John before taking up Mark again. These final verses of chapter 6 resume the murmuring criticisms that we read before describe the scandal scandal that Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and describe words were causing even among his disciples: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?â&#x20AC;? (John 6:60). The question reflects not only the doubts of the first disciples, but also the crisis of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the difficulty in accepting Jesus as the sacramental Bread of Life. Jesus knew that some of his own disciples would have difficulty accepting this teaching. The disciples feared that Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; radical

words were driving driving people people away. words They felt that the Eucharist and the Cross were stumbling blocks would for many who otherwise would follow them. John the Evangelist concludes the chapter with the presentation of two possibilities for action: Peter and Judas. Peter, speaking for the Twelve, professed faith in Jesus, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe . . .â&#x20AC;? (John 6:68â&#x20AC;&#x201C;69). Judas, on the other hand, remains in the group but is already divided between his loyalty to Jesus and the darkness that will eventually lead him to betray his friend (see John 6:70â&#x20AC;&#x201C;71). Jesus is the Bread of Life for the Christian community. He is the vine, the source of strength and nourishment. Where else can we go?

THURSDAY Matthew 24:42â&#x20AC;&#x201C;51 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep awake . . .â&#x20AC;?

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FRIDAY Matthew 25:1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 â&#x20AC;&#x153;. . . the kingdom of heaven will be like this.â&#x20AC;? SATURDAY

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that the first announcement of the Eucharist divided and scandalized the disciples. The mysteries of the Eucharist and of the Passion of Christ never cease to be an occasion of division. Our Friend and Lord is inviting us to discover that only he has the words of eternal life (Cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1336).

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WEDNESDAY Matthew 23:27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;32 â&#x20AC;&#x153;. . . inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.â&#x20AC;?

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It is part of the human condition to avoid that which we do not understand. When we hear opinions that shake our beliefs, we usually criticize the person who proposed them. Jesus did that with his words on the Bread of Life. Adults What part of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; message do I find hard to live?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.â&#x20AC;?

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Responding to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. . . It is easy to relate to the disciples. Most of us are uncomfortable with the concept of mystery. We use the term when we talk about such things as the Incarnation, the Resurrection, and the Eucharist. Mystery does not imply a secret or a spooky Halloween concept. Mystery refers to something that is real but beyond our imperfect human understanding; something that causes awe rather than discussion. Often this kind of talk scandalizes the listeners. What did Jesus mean when he said that he would rebuild the Temple in three days? What was he trying to say when he promised to come back again and not leave us orphans? The discourse of the Bread of Life in the Gospel of John falls under this category of

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scandalous sayings. Jesus was saying that one can eat the best food in town, but if they do not eat the Body and drink the Blood of Christ they will have no life within them. It was part of the Jewish tradition to eat animal meat offered to God. The problem with Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teaching is that he was not referring to animals, but to himself, a person. He offers to nourish us with his own Body and Bloodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his very life. This was difficult to accept for many people of his time, especially because it was coming from the simple son of the local carpenter. May we all take the side of Peter and respond to this mystery of our faith by proclaiming, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have come to believe . . . that you are the Holy One of Godâ&#x20AC;? (John 6:69).

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Meditation Moment The film Lady Sings the Blues portrays the life story of singer Billie Holliday. Diana Ross spent months preparing for her role as Billie. She read miles of print about Billieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and listened to hours of Billieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was committed to doing a good job,â&#x20AC;? Diana said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried very hard to know her as much as I could.â&#x20AC;?

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God of all truth, Guide us in our path as we search for answers to the Doubting Thomas in all of us. Fill us with your light and wisdom and give us the grace to believe in you even without seeing. We ask this in the name of Jesus who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Amen.

For reflection . . . Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to make Billie live again on the screen is a model for my commitment to make Jesus live again in our world. It invites me to ask, Am I as loyal and faithful to Jesus as Diana was to Billie? As the twelve disciples were to Jesus? NEVER LET GO OF LOYALTY AND FAITHFULNESS. TIE THEM AROUND YOUR NECK, WRITE THEM ON YOUR HEART. PROVERBS 3:3 ADAPTED

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[Jesus] said to Thomas . . . â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not doubt but believe.â&#x20AC;? Thomas answered him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Lord and my God!â&#x20AC;? Jesus said to him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.â&#x20AC;?

In the home. Take some time to ask everyone in your family how they feel about the Eucharist. In the workplace or in school. Ask your Christian friends if they receive Holy Communion and what it means to them. In the community. Encourage people in your parish to read a good book that deals with the Eucharist in a Catholic context.

Responding to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word A reflection on the Sunday reading that invites a response

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Egd[ ^aZ ^c ;V^i] Saint Thomas the Apostle Saint Thomas, sometimes referred to as Doubting Thomas, is best known for his questioning nature. During the Last Supper, when Christ told the Apostles that he was going to prepare a place for them, Thomas argued about the specifics. He was also unwilling, later, to believe that Christ had appeared to the others. It was only after Christ revealed the marks of his wounds that Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skepticism disappeared. At that point, Thomas became convinced of the Resurrection and exclaimed the famous phrase: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Lord and my God!â&#x20AC;? (John 20:28). His feast day is celebrated on July 3. NIHIL OBSTAT Rev. Msgr. Robert M. Coerver, Censor Librorum IMPRIMATUR â&#x20AC; Most Reverend Kevin J. Farrell, DD, Bishop of Dallas March 25, 2009 The Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur are oďŹ&#x192;cial declarations that the material reviewed is free of doctrinal or moral error. No implication is contained therein that those granting the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed. Author: Adele J. Gonzalez ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Front photo: iStockphoto The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ÂŠ 2009 RCL Benziger. All rights reserved. The Faith ConnectionÂŽ is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark OďŹ&#x192;ce and is published weekly by RCL Benziger, 206 E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX 75002. 877-275-4725 Contact us at RCLBenziger.com

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Michael Burns PA 3 Joan Street Kendall Park, NJ 08824 Direct: 732-951-1618 miburns@rclbenziger.com

AL, KY (Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro), LA, MS, TN (Memphis) 104 St. Anne Circle Covington, LA 70433 Direct: 504-400-1034 krichard@rclbenziger.com

Jennifer Vargas Territory Sales ConsultantBilingual Specialist CA (Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernadino, San Diego) 1361 E. Puente Street Covina, CA 91724 Direct: 626-893-6976 jvargas@rclbenziger.com

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16 Liberty Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Direct: 516-255-1827 jraber@rclbenziger.com

2200 Far Hills Avenue, Unit #11 Dayton, OH 45419 Direct: 877-800-9939 gina@rclbenziger.com

At RCL Benziger, Our People Make a Difference! Anne Campbell (Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock, San Angelo), UT, WY 305 Willow Creek Circle Allen, TX 75002 Direct: 888-658-3131 acampbell@rclbenziger.com

NATIONAL STAFF Jo Rotunno Publisher 4320 High Mesa Drive Plano, TX 75093 Direct: 469-371-2774 jrotunno@rclbenziger.com

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Patrick Henneberry IN (Gary, Ft. Wayne/South Bend), MI (Kalamazoo), WI (Green Bay, Milwaukee)

Anne Battes Associate Publisher 8805 Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Drive Suite 400 Cincinnati, OH 45249 Direct: 513-728-6702 abattes@rclbenziger.com

Dan Mulhall Director of Catechist and Professional Development

1928 North Oak Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60707 Direct: 773-230-6352 phenneberry@rclbenziger.com

7909 Hammond Parkway Laurel, MD 20723 Direct: 410-693-7971 dmulhall@rclbenziger.com

Peter Caragiulo IL (Chicago, Joliet, Rockford)

Donna Glaser

5413 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Unit 3A Chicago, IL 60630 Direct: 773-615-7850 pcaragiulo@rclbenziger.com

Associate Director of Marketing 8805 Governor's Hill Drive Suite 400 Cincinnati, OH 45249 Direct: 513-728-6844 dglaser@rclbenziger.com

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Gail Michels

Regional Sales RepresentativeBilingual Specialist

Regional Sales Representative

7745 Hyde Park Circle Antelope, CA 95843 Direct: 916-895-1073 hcallejas@rclbenziger.com

39016 308th Street Bellevue, IA 52031 Direct: 866-872-3597 gmichels@rclbenziger.com

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Index Page

Elementary

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Junior High/High School Blest Are We Faith & Word Edition Grades 7-8 Catholic & Capable Faith First Legacy Edition Grades 7-8 Fireside Catholic Youth Bible - Next Our Catholic Heritage, Level II Our Catholic Identity Catechism Grades 7-8 Path Through Catholicism Path Through Scripture Understanding the Catechism

Blest Are We Original Edition Kindergarten Faith First Original Edition Kindergarten Stories of God's Love Kindergarten Stories of God's Love Preschool

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Sacraments Confirmation Program - RCL Eucharist Program - Benziger Eucharist Program - RCL Gift of Eucharist, The Gift of Reconciliation, The Gift of the Spirit, The Reconciliation Program - Benziger Reconciliation Program - RCL We Celebrate Sacrament Series

Family Life

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Religion Readiness

Family Life

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Be My Disciples Parish Edition Grades 1-6 Blest Are We Faith & Word Edition Grades 1-6 Faith First Legacy Edition Grades 1-6 My First Eucharist Our Catholic Heritage Level I Our Catholic Identity Workbooks Grades 1-8 Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Program, The StoryKeepers, The (Bilingual DVD)

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Index Bilingual Resources Bendecidos Ecos de Fe El Programa Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Eucaristía - Benziger Eucaristía - RCL Mark Link Meditaciones para adultos Nuestra Identidad Católica, Grados 1-8 Para la Familia, CD-ROM Reconciliación - Benziger Reconciliación - RCL Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten Sagrada Bibilia: Dios Habla Hoy StoryKeepers, The Vida Familiar

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Adult Faith Formation

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Adult Faith Formation Strategies by Tom Zanzig Apprentices in Faith Charity by Virgil Elizondo Diversity of Vocations by Marie Dennis Echoes of Faith Plus Eucharist by Robert Barron Exploring Our Catholic Faith Faith Connection Fireside Catholic Youth Bible - Next Fireside New American Bible - Personal Study Edition Following Jesus by John Shea Foundations in Faith Holiness by William J. O'Malley, S.J. Jesus the Christ: A Visual Meditation Jesus, the Way: The Path of Christian Discipleship Listening to God's Word by Alice Camille Mark Link Meditations Mary by Kathy Coffey New American Bible - Catholic Reader's Edition, The New American Bible - St. Joseph Edition, The New Catholic Answer Bible, The Prayer by Joyce Rupp Reconciliation by Robert Morneau The Spirituality of Community by Adele J. Gonzalez United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

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