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