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: Our Church Welcomes Us | What Catholics Believe
The Church welcomes us as the People of God.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Sharing Hospitality
Chapter 2: We Belong to the Church | How Catholics Worship
In Baptism we become the children of God.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Godparents
Chapter 3: Our Church Shows Us How to Live | How Catholics Live
The saints show us how to become holy.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Helping Hands
Chapter 4: We Praise and Thank God | How Catholics Pray
We offer prayers of praise and thanks to God.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Song Leader
Chapter 5: We Can Choose What Is Good | What Catholics Believe
God gives us free choice.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Parish Council
Chapter 6: We Celebrate God’s Forgiveness | How Catholics Worship
The Sacrament of Reconciliation helps us
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Chapter 7: We Think About Our Choices | How Catholics Live
The Ten Commandments help us examine our conscience.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Community Outreach
Chapter 8: We Say We Are Sorry | How Catholics Pray
The Holy Spirit helps us to change for the better.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Sacristan
Chapter 9: We Learn About God’s Love | What Catholics Believe
In the Bible we learn about God’s love for all of creation.
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Chapter 10: We Listen to God’s Word | How Catholics Worship
In the Liturgy of the Word, we learn how to follow Jesus.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Lectors
Chapter 11: We Act on God’s Word | How Catholics Live
We are to show our love for God by serving others.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Youth Ministry
Chapter 12: We Pray for Others | How Catholics Pray
The Church invites us to pray for the needs of all people.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Prayer Groups
Chapter 13: Jesus Saves Us from Sin | What Catholics Believe
Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have new life.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Culture Club
Chapter 14: We Receive the Gift of Jesus | How Catholics Worship
In the Eucharist we remember the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Chapter 15: We Carry On the Work of Jesus | How Catholics Live
In the Eucharist we remember the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Chapter 16: We Pray Like Jesus | How Catholics Pray
Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer.
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Chapter 17: God Gives Us the Holy Spirit | What Catholics Believe
The Holy Spirit is our helper, guide, and teacher.
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Chapter 18: We Celebrate Peace and Service | How Catholics Worship
We learn about sacraments of service.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Ushers
Chapter 19: We Work for Peace and Justice | How Catholics Live
Jesus taught us to treat others fairly.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Parish Secretary
Chapter 20: We Go Forth in the Holy Spirit | How Catholics Pray
We pray for God’s blessings on others.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Sharing with Others