Use the unit song before or after opening prayer, during a prayer celebration, at the end of a session, or during special celebrations.
Unit 1: We Answer God’s Call
Chapter 1: Revelation and Response What Catholics Believe
God invites us to respond to him with total trust.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Maintenance Staff
Chapter 2: Sacrifice and Promise How Catholics Worship
God sacrificed his own Son to set us free from sin.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Altar Servers
Chapter 3: Covenant and Commitment How Catholics Live
In response to God’s faithfulness, we must be truthful, dependable, and committed to our faith.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Legislative Advocacy Groups
Chapter 4: Piety and Prayer How Catholics Pray
We must love God above all else and remain focused on his will.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Parish Youth Group
Unit 2: God Saves and Delivers Us
Chapter 5: Slavery and Deliverance What Catholics Believe
God continues to act in today’s world to deliver us from enslavement.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Support Groups
Chapter 6: Passover and the Eucharist Celebration How Catholics Worship
Jesus is the Paschal Lamb who saved us from death.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Chapter 7: Commandment and Fulfillment How Catholics Live
The Ten Commandments tell us how to live as covenant people.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Employment Assistance Programs
Chapter 8: Our Journey and God’s Presence How Catholics Pray
With the Catholic community, we journey toward God’s kingdom.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • RCIA Catechists
Unit 3: God Invites Us Into the Kingdom
Chapter 9: Our Land and God’s Kingdom What Catholics Believe
God gives every person in the Church a mission.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Social Outreach Ministry
Chapter 10: The Ark and the Temple How Catholics Worship
Some Catholic rituals are rooted in ancient Jewish rituals.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Catechetical Ministry
Chapter 11: David’s Sin and the Story of the Fall How Catholics Live
God’s capacity to forgive our sins is unfailing.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Pastoral Council
Chapter 12: Psalms of Praise and Works of Wonder How Catholics Pray
Psalms are a powerful and important part of the Church’s prayer life.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Music Ministry
Unit 4: God Reminds Us to Do His Will
Chapter 13: Disobedience and Guidance What Catholics Believe
Jesus Christ is our priest, prophet, and king.
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Chapter 14: Exile and Remembrance How Catholics Worship
Jesus constantly offers us saving grace through the sacraments.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Lectors
Chapter 15: Hope and Faithfulness How Catholics Live
The precepts of the Church help us live as God’s people.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Apologetics
Chapter 16: Trust and Prayer How Catholics Pray
Before we can pray, we must trust that God will hear our prayers.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Respect life
Unit 5: God Promises Us Everlasting Life
Chapter 17: A New Life and a Coming Messiah What Catholics Believe
The resurrection of the body after death is revealed in the Old Testament.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Confirmation Sponsors
Chapter 18: Baptism and Repentance How Catholics Worship
Baptism and Reconciliation help us live as Jesus’ followers.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Godparents
Chapter 19: Christians and the Reign of God How Catholics Live
We build God’s kingdom by bearing witness to the dignity of all people.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Ministries of Comfort
Chapter 20: Hope for the Ages How Catholics Pray
Jesus taught us to call God “Father” when we pray.
Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Prayer intercessor Groups