The teacher's resource binder includes looseleaf masters for photocopying and a wealth of materials for every teacher or parent. Sections include: User's Guide - Background information and aids. Correspondence to the Catechism of the Catholic Church - All the themes in each chaper are referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.Scope and Sequence - Comprehensive index of each chapter according to General Catechetical Directory guidelines as well as the USCC guidelines for doctrinally sound catechesis: Trinity, Creation, Christ, Church, Mary and the Saints, Liturgy and Sacraments, Grace and the Moral Life, Death, Judgment and Eternity.Classroom activities - Games, discussion topics, dramatizations, puzzles, prayer services...Family Notes - Parent letters, prayer and study activities for the family.Unit Assessments - Complete series of tests for the entire year. Answer key provided.Additional Resources - Annotated bibliography for teachers and students. Includes music and audio-visual materials.Index - Exhaustive index of persons, places, events and topics.
Please note that the second edition of this teacher's manual in now available. Please click here for second edition. Teachers' manuals provide catechists with complete lesson plans and resources to present lessons in dynamic and interesting ways. Teachers' Manuals include: Lesson Overviews. "Chalk Talks" for blackboard use to help teacher visually explain key concepts in the lesson. Easy-to-follow directions for classroom activities for each lesson. Complete lesson plans with options for five day or one day presentations. Prayer experiences for each lesson. Copy masters for materials and activities to enrich lessons are provided for unlimited duplication. Practical suggestions for using art, photographs, music and questions as teaching tools. References to supporting materials and resources. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, with the law of God and salvation history as background. The lesson emphasizes God's mercy and love. Covers Commandments, Creation and Redemption. SEQUENCE: Ch. 1-16: God teaches us through his law; we obey through love. Ch. 17-23: We find forgiveness of sins through Jesus' sacrifice. Ch. 24-34: We prepare for life in Heaven by reception of Jesus in the Eucharist and our life in the Church. AIM: To prepare second grade students for Confession and Holy Communion, and to help them appreciate God's love for them shown in these two sacraments. There is an added emphasis on the order of the Mass and on prayer.
A beautiful extra large 14 X 20 2003 wall calendar featuring 13 striking color images of Our Lady from art historys most glorious paintings of the Madonna. Artists include Raphael, Angelico, Perugino, Giotto, Botticelli and more. Printed on heavy quality paper suitable for framing after the calendar year is over.
The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life.THEME: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Mass. SEQUENCE: Ch. 1-7: The Old Testament covenant with God. Ch. 8-14: Obedience through love of God and his laws. In Confession we meet Jesus in his mercy. Ch. 15-25: The life of Jesus and Jesus in the sacrifice of the Mass. Ch. 26-30: Our part in the Church born of the Holy Spirit; our relationship with Mary and the Communion of Saints. AIM: To show the third grade students that they belong to God's chosen people and the child's family is an important part of God's family, the Church. Also, to encourage prayer and love for God's law.
The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Mass. SEQUENCE: Ch. 1-7: The Old Testament covenant with God. Ch. 8-14: Obedience through love of God and his laws. In Confession we meet Jesus in his mercy. Ch. 15-25: The life of Jesus and Jesus in the sacrifice of the Mass. Ch. 26-30: Our part in the Church born of the Holy Spirit; our relationship with Mary and the Communion of Saints. AIM: To show the third grade students that they belong to God's chosen people and the child's family is an important part of God's family, the Church. Also, to encourage prayer and love for God's law.
Teachers' manuals provide catechists with complete lesson plans and resources to present lessons in dynamic and interesting ways. Teachers' Manuals include: Lesson Overviews. "Chalk Talks" for blackboard use to help teacher visually explain key concepts in the lesson. Easy-to-follow directions for classroom activities for each lesson. Complete lesson plans with options for five day or one day presentations. Prayer experiences for each lesson. Copy masters for materials and activities to enrich lessons are provided for unlimited duplication. Practical suggestions for using art, photographs, music and questions as teaching tools. References to supporting materials and resources. THEME: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Mass. SEQUENCE: Ch. 1-7: The Old Testament covenant with God. Ch. 8-14: Obedience through love of God and his laws. In Confession we meet Jesus in his mercy. Ch. 15-25: The life of Jesus and Jesus in the sacrifice of the Mass. Ch. 26-30: Our part in the Church born of the Holy Spirit; our relationship with Mary and the Communion of Saints. AIM: To show the third grade students that they belong to God's chosen people and the child's family is an important part of God's family, the Church. Also, to encourage prayer and love for God's law.
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Even space-traveling penquins need an occasional day off. But what begins as a leisurely day trip becomes anything but relaxing! Of course, Uncle Blobs carnival is not your everyday theme park. Will this proprietor of petty peevishness succeed in turning Jason and the Penguin into galactic grumblersa.k.a. the dreaded Seeds of Discontent ? Join the arctic astronauts and find out!
