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: The Holy Spirit Guides Us to Become Church | What Catholics Believe
The Holy Spirit helps us live our Christian faith and to work toward unity and peace with others.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Catechists
Chapter 2: We Receive the Sacraments of Initiation | How Catholics Worship
The Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation welcome people into the Christian life.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Confirmation Sponsor
Chapter 3: We Show Our Love for One Another | How Catholics Live
We show love for God by loving others at home, at school, at church, and in our neighborhood.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Helping Poor and Homeless People
Chapter 4: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (We Pray for Unity and Each Other’s Needs) | How Catholics Pray
Jesus taught people to pray to God as a loving Father. All Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Prayer Groups
Chapter 5: Jesus Shows Us How to Forgive and Heal | What Catholics Believe
As Christians we are called to act with compassion and mercy toward others. We are to forgive those who hurt us. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • The Parish Council
Chapter 6: We Celebrate Reconciliation and Healing | How Catholics Worship
God offers us spiritual healing through the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Helping People Who Are Grieving
Chapter 7: Jesus Teaches Us How to Love and Care | How Catholics Live
Jesus teaches us how to love and care for others by giving us the Great Commandment.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Youth Ministries
Chapter 8: We Pray to the Holy Spirit | How Catholics Pray
God sends his Holy Spirit to guide us.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Pastors
Chapter 9: Catholics Are “Open to All” | What Catholics Believe
The Church is catholic; Jesus sent his Apostles to proclaim the Good News of God’s love to the entire world.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Ministers of Hospitality
Chapter 10: We Gather for Mass | How Catholics Worship
God calls us together to celebrate the gift of God’s own Son, Jesus. At Mass we give thanks and praise to God.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Altar Servers
Chapter 11: We Serve Others | How Catholics Live
The Church is apostolic. All Church members are called to share the Good News of Jesus with others.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Parish Maintenance Committee
Chapter 12: We Pray for All People | How Catholics Pray
The Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ known in the world.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Family Rosary Groups
Chapter 13: The Church Continues the Mission of the Apostles | What Catholics Believe
God calls Church members to continue the mission of the Apostles by sharing their faith in Jesus Christ with others.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • World Mission Work
Chapter 14: We Are Committed Through the Sacraments | How Catholics Worship
Matrimony and Holy Orders are sacraments that celebrate people’s commitment to serve God.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Visions
Chapter 15: We Are Committed Through the Sacraments | How Catholics Worship
Matrimony and Holy Orders are sacraments that celebrate people’s commitment to serve God.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Visions
Chapter 16: We Pray for Faith | How Catholics Pray
We pray the Apostles’ Creed to remember our beliefs as Christians and to grow in faith.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Earth Stewardship Committee
Chapter 17: The Church Is a Sign of the Kingdom of God | What Catholics Believe
God calls us and all of Creation into a relationship of love with him. He wants us to be signs of his kingdom.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Christian Churches Working Together
Chapter 18: We Are Called to Serve | How Catholics Worship
Prayers of blessing are signs that we believe God is always with us, sharing his grace and love.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Communion Ministry to the Sick
Chapter 19: The Church Is a Witness for Justice and Peace | How Catholics Live
Today’s Church continues Jesus’ ministry to poor and suffering people by working for peace and justice.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Respect Life Committee
Chapter 20: The Church Prays for World Peace | How Catholics Pray
Jesus calls all Church members to be peacemakers, to be fair, and to respect the rights of others.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Peace Planners