Use the unit song before or after the opening prayer, during a prayer celebration, at the end of a session, or during special celebrations. Prior to presenting each chapter, distribute the TAKE HOME FAMILY TIME pages from the children’s books, or print out these pages for parents from TAKE HOME FAMILY TIME.
Chapter 1: We Belong to Jesus’ Church | What Catholics Believe The Catholic Church is the community of people who follow Jesus. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Caring and Sharing
Chapter 2: We Gather to Celebrate Mass | How Catholics Worship Jesus is with us when we gather to pray in our parish church. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Church Decorating
Chapter 3: God’s Word Teaches Us | How Catholics Live The Bible is the written Word of God that teaches us how to love God and others. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Priests and Deacons
Chapter 4: We Give Praise to God | How Catholics Pray Prayers of praise celebrate the goodness of God. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Children’s Choir
Chapter 5: God Is Our Loving Father | What Catholics Believe God created all things to show his love for us. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Church Groundskeepers
Chapter 6: Baptism Is a Wonderful Gift | How Catholics Worship Baptism is a celebration of welcome into the Catholic Church. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Hospitality
Chapter 7: God Made Us to Be Good and Holy | How Catholics Live We are good and holy when we love God, ourselves, and other people. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Greeters activity answer Chapter 8: We Give Thanks to God | How Catholics Pray Jesus teaches us to thank God, our Father, for all his gifts. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Midnight Run
Chapter 9: Jesus Is God’s Son | What Catholics Believe God sent his own Son, Jesus, to be our Savior. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Shawl Ministry
Chapter 10: We Celebrate the Gift of Eucharist | How Catholics Worship Jesus shares himself with us today in the Eucharist. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Chapter 11: Jesus Teaches Us About Forgiveness | How Catholics Live God never stops loving us, and is always ready to forgive us. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Secretary and Custodian
Chapter 12: We Pray with God’s Word | How Catholics Pray When we pray with Gospel stories, we grow closer to Jesus. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Scripture Prayer Group
Chapter 13: Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit | What Catholics Believe (Jesus Sends Us the Holy Spirit) The Holy Spirit helps us and guides us. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Catechists
Chapter 14: We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit | How Catholics Worship We receive the Holy Spirit in the sacraments. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Altar Servers activity
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Chapter 15: The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper | How Catholics Live The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are signs that God is acting in our lives. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Youth Group
Chapter 16: The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray | How Catholics Pray The Holy Spirit teaches us to pray in many ways. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Prayer Box
Chapter 17: Jesus’ Followers Become the Church | What Catholics Believe We are true Christians when we have faith and show love to others. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Job Assistance
Chapter 18: We Celebrate Pentecost | How Catholics Worship Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Lectors
Chapter 19: The Church Helps the World | How Catholics Live Catholics love and serve people all over the world. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Family Rosary Group
Chapter 20: We Pray with Holy Songs | How Catholics Pray Singing hymns, or holy songs, can help us lift our hearts to God. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Music Director