This Faith and Life teacher’s manual features daily lesson plans in a wrap-around format. In a large (9"x12") page layout, the new manuals facilitate speedy references and are perfectly coordinated with the textbooks, outlining an entire school year of plans for lessons, games, songs, and activities. Also included are expanded appendices with tests and quizzes for each chapter. Supplementing the new teacher’s manuals (and providing much of the material necessary for the lesson plans) are the expanded activity books, featuring enjoyable and creative activities for children at every grade level.... View More...
Living Water - Understanding the Gift of New Life through Baptism Not many of us consider our baptismal “birthday” as the most significant day in our lives. Yet what could be more important than receiving the sacrament that Jesus said was necessary for our salvation? Many of us have been baptized without ever coming to understand its reality and meaning, and we, in turn, baptize our children with our eyes still veiled to the eternal significance of this important sacrament. In the Living Water Leader's Guide edition of the Catholic Faith Explorers series, participants learn: * ... View More...
Living Water - Understanding the Gift of New Life through Baptism Not many of us consider our baptismal "birthday" as the most significant day in our lives. Yet what could be more important than receiving the sacrament that Jesus said was necessary for our salvation? Many of us have been baptized without ever coming to understand its reality and meaning, and we, in turn, baptize our children with our eyes still veiled to the eternal significance of this important sacrament. In the Living Water edition of the Catholic Faith Explorers series, with Participant's Workbook you will learn: ... View More...
Mary and Mother Guide - Understanding Mary's role in Salvation History, the Church, and Our Lives Today For Catholics, Mary comes to us in much the same way our own mothers do. She is part of the family and there is a natural bond there. Yet many of us don't fully understand her role in the family. Some people think that having deep emotional attachment to Mary is all there should be. Others never develop much of a relationship with her and struggle when they are greeted with the hostility surrounding Mary outside the Catholic Church and are unable to explain our devotion to Mary. These mis... View More...
Mary and Mother Guide - Understanding Mary's role in Salvation History, the Church, and Our Lives Today For Catholics, Mary comes to us in much the same way our own mothers do. She is part of the family and there is a natural bond there. Yet many of us don't fully understand her role in the family. Some people think that having deep emotional attachment to Mary is all there should be. Others never develop much of a relationship with her and struggle when they are greeted with the hostility surrounding Mary outside the Catholic Church and are unable to explain our devotion to Mary. These mis... View More...
Mixed Three Brothers and Three Sisters Tote Kit Includes the following: Family Prayer Activity Card Provides a fun family activity to reinforce the Sacraments - in full color and laminated for durability. Go Fish Sacrament Card Game Features selected illustrations from the Sacrament book series on 52-cards plus instruction card. Celebrate First Holy Communion! Betty is going to receive First Holy Communion! Come along with three sisters, Betty, Lilly and Rita, as Betty receives Jesus for the very first time in Holy Communion. As Betty comes to know the truth about the bread and win... View More...
The Our Father chart teaches the importance of praying for God's will, for relying on Him for our daily needs, for asking for forgiveness, and for help in times of temptation. Reproducible worksheets on the back include a coloring page and a prayer journal to encourage children and adults to pray and keep track of God's answers. Another worksheet uses the Our Father as a model for students to write their own prayers. Know the four key parts of the Our Father. (Laminated) 19 x 26 View More...
A Catholic Bible Study of Salvation History Written and successfully piloted by St. John the Apostle Church Bible Study in Oregon, this 24-week series is based on, and follows, the extremely popular 13-hour Our Father’s Plan film series hosted by Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins on EWTN, available on video through Ignatius Press. Using the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this in-depth Bible study begins with Genesis, continues through various Old Testament books, into the New Testament with the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Each week’s lesson includes a specific Bible reading... View More...
A Catholic Bible Study of Salvation History Written and successfully piloted by St. John the Apostle Church Bible Study in Oregon, this 24-week series is based on, and follows, the extremely popular 13-hour Our Father’s Plan film series hosted by Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins on EWTN, available on video through Ignatius Press. Using the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this in-depth Bible study begins with Genesis, continues through various Old Testament books, into the New Testament with the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Each week’s lesson includes a specific Bible reading... View More...
Eleven middle-grade friends in a summer-camp setting take viewers on a learning adventure to discover the meaning behind the symbolism of the sacraments. Download Presenter's Guide. DVD video Playing time: 55 minutes View More...
Sez Who? Why Church authority established by Jesus is so important today. We live in a time marked by a crisis in authority that has been seen in scandals in every spectrum of society: the family, government, business, and even the Church. As a result, people are often highly suspicious of authority and many Catholics struggle to place themselves with trust under the authority of the Church. In Sez Who? we learn that God promised to be with us always and established the authority of the Church so that we can know him, and live in happiness and peace now and in eternity. The infallibility... View More...
Sez Who? Why Church authority established by Jesus is so important today. We live in a time marked by a crisis in authority that has been seen in scandals in every spectrum of society: the family, government, business, and even the Church. As a result, people are often highly suspicious of authority and many Catholics struggle to place themselves with trust under the authority of the Church. In Sez Who? we learn that God promised to be with us always and established the authority of the Church so that we can know him, and live in happiness and peace now and in eternity. The infallibility... View More...
This Starter Pack contains everything a facilitator needs to run a T3 study including: * The Teen Timeline 8-part Video Series (4 DVDs) * The Teen Timeline Workbook (52 pages) * Full-color Bible Timeline Chart * Fill-in Bible Timeline Chart * Bible Timeline Bookmark * The Teen Timeline Leader's Guide (112 pages) About T3: The Teen Timeline: The Teen Timeline - or T3 - is the teen version of the revolutionary Great Adventure Bible Timeline learning system that hundreds of thousands of Catholic adults have used to learn the Bible. Dynamic teen... View More...
Most Catholics know the prayers and movements of the Mass, but many of us can’t really explain why we do the things we do in the Mass. We don’t remember what the gestures and prayers are all about and can become so entrenched in the ritual aspect of the Mass that we no longer recognize the miracle taking place right before our eyes. So Why Do We Do This? In this edition of the Catholic Faith Explorers series, participants learn with the Leader's Guide: * how the Mass came about * why it is different from other religious “services” * the significance of each element of the M... View More...
So Why Do We Do This? Understanding the Why and How of the Mass Most Catholics know the prayers and movements of the Mass, but many of us can’t really explain why we do the things we do in the Mass. We don’t remember what the gestures and prayers are all about and can become so entrenched in the ritual aspect of the Mass that we no longer recognize the miracle taking place right before our eyes. With So Why Do We Do This? In the Participants Workbook edition of the Catholic Faith Explorers series, you will learn: * how the Mass came about * why it is different from other reli... View More...
The T3 Study Kit will guide participants through their study with thought-provoking questions about the fourteen narrative books of the Bible, helpful overviews, supplemental study material, and more. Each lesson is designed to accompany the corresponding talk from the DVD or CD series. The Teen Timeline Study Kit Includes: * The Teen Timeline Workbook (72 pages) * Full-color Bible Timeline Chart * Fill-in Bible Timeline Chart * Bible Timeline Bookmark About T3: The Teen Timeline: The Teen Timeline - or T3 - is the teen version of the revolutionary Great Adventu... View More...
The T3 Leader's Guide (112 pages) provides facilitators with suggested responses to the questions from the Study Pack, helpful Bible study tips, answers to the quizes, and supplementary material. Each lesson is designed to accompany the corresponding talk from the DVD or CD series. About T3: The Teen Timeline: The Teen Timeline - or T3 - is the teen version of the revolutionary Great Adventure Bible Timeline learning system that hundreds of thousands of Catholic adults have used to learn the Bible. Dynamic teen presenter Mark Hart makes the Bible come alive for Catholic teens by unpackin... View More...
This CD series contains the audio from the T3 Matthew DVD series in which Mark Hart provides an engaging presentation and overview of the Gospel of Matthew. Each 30 minute talk is designed to accompany a lesson in the T3 Matthew Student Workbook and Leader's Guide. About T3 Matthew: Thy Kingdom Come: You've seen the incredible response your teens had to T3: The Teen Timeline. Wait until you see how their faith is deepened and their perspective transformed by our new teen Scripture study on the gospel of Matthew, Thy Kingdom Come. Witness, firsthand, the timeless power of the Gospel on th... View More...
In this DVD series Mark Hart provides an engaging presentation of salvation history for teens. Each 30 minute talk is designed to accompany a lesson in the T3 Study Kit and Leader's Guide. About T3 Matthew: Thy Kingdom Come: You've seen the incredible response your teens had to T3: The Teen Timeline. Wait until you see how their faith is deepened and their perspective transformed by our new teen Scripture study on the gospel of Matthew, Thy Kingdom Come. Witness, firsthand, the timeless power of the Gospel on this post-modern generation, as young Catholics come face to face with the love... View More...
