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.
Unit 1: Our Church Community
Music: Use the unit song before or after the opening prayer, during a prayer celebration, at the end of a session, or during special celebrations.
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
Unit 2: Our Loving God
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
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
Unit 3: God’s Son, Jesus
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
Unit 4: The Holy Spirit
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
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
Unit 5: Jesus’ Church of Followers
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