Unit 1: We Gather as Believers
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Chapter 1: Our Church Welcomes Us What Catholics Believe
The Church welcomes us as the People of God.
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Chapter 2: We Belong to the Church How Catholics Worship
In Baptism we become the children of God.
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Chapter 3: Our Church Shows Us How to Live How Catholics Live
The saints show us how to become holy.
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Chapter 4: We Praise and Thank God How Catholics Pray
We offer prayers of praise and thanks to God.
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Unit 2: We Ask God’s Forgiveness
Chapter 5: We Can Choose What Is Good What Catholics Believe
God gives us free choice.
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Chapter 6: We Celebrate God’s Forgiveness How Catholics Worship
The Sacrament of Reconciliation helps us
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Chapter 7: We Think About Our Choices How Catholics Live
The Ten Commandments help us examine our conscience.
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Chapter 8: We Say We Are Sorry How Catholics Pray
The Holy Spirit helps us to change for the better.
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Unit 3: We Celebrate the Word of God
Chapter 9: We Learn About God’s Love What Catholics Believe
In the Bible we learn about God’s love for all of creation.
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Chapter 10: We Listen to God’s Word How Catholics Worship
In the Liturgy of the Word, we learn how to follow Jesus.
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Chapter 11: We Act on God’s Word How Catholics Live
We are to show our love for God by serving others.
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Chapter 12: We Pray for Others How Catholics Pray
The Church invites us to pray for the needs of all people.
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Unit 4: We Celebrate the Gift of Eucharist
Chapter 13: Jesus Saves Us from Sin What Catholics Believe
Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have new life.
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Chapter 14: We Receive the Gift of Jesus How Catholics Worship
In the Eucharist we remember the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
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Chapter 15: We Carry On the Work of Jesus How Catholics Live
In the Eucharist we remember the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
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Chapter 16: We Pray Like Jesus How Catholics Pray
Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer.
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Unit 5: We Go in Peace
Chapter 17: God Gives Us the Holy Spirit What Catholics Believe
The Holy Spirit is our helper, guide, and teacher.
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Chapter 18: We Celebrate Peace and Service How Catholics Worship
We learn about sacraments of service.
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Chapter 19: We Work for Peace and Justice How Catholics Live
Jesus taught us to treat others fairly.
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Chapter 20: We Go Forth in the Holy Spirit How Catholics Pray
We pray for God’s blessings on others.
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