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Unit 1

Unit 1: The Church Is One

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:4–6
Unit Song: We Are One

  • Words by Timothy Wright; Arranged by Valeria A. Foster
  • RCLB #: S6063 Grade 3 Music CD

Catholic Social Teaching ⋅ Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

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  • Ch. 1: Christian, Catholic Church
  • Ch. 2: Sacraments of Christian Initiation, Sacraments
  • Ch. 3: domestic Church
  • Ch. 4: hallowed, trespasses, Kingdom of God

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 1: Peter and Paul, Apostles
  • Ch. 2: Frances Cabrini
  • Ch. 3: Martin of Tours
  • Ch. 4: Maria Domenica Mantovani

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 1: Teachers
  • Ch. 2: Confirmation Sponsor
  • Ch. 3: Christian Service
  • Ch. 4: Prayer Groups

Wrapping Up

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Ch 1

Chapter 1: The Holy Spirit Guides Us to Live as Christians

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  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • The Holy Spirit helps us live our Christian Faith.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Teachers
  • SHARE: Matthew 16:18

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Peter and Paul, Apostles
  • Faith Words
    • Christian
    • Catholic Church
  • We Believe
    • Followers of Jesus are part of God’s Church. We are baptized into one Catholic Church. Jesus wants members of God’s Church to love each other.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Many People, One Church
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Petition Prayer for God’s Church
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

Correlations

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  • Family Life:

Ch 2

Chapter 2: We Receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • The Church welcomes us with the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Confirmation Sponsor
  • SHARE: Rite of Confirmation

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Frances Cabrini
  • Faith Words
    • Sacraments of Christian Initiation
    • Sacraments
  • We Believe
    • Jesus Christ welcomes all people into his Church. Through the Sacraments of Christian Initiation, we receive the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit helps us live as Jesus Christ teaches us.

Wrapping Up

Correlations

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  • Family Life: Lesson 1—The Human Family, Lesson 2—Family Living

Ch 3

Chapter 3: We Show Our Love for One Another

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  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • We show love for God by loving others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Christian Service
  • SHARE: Acts 3:6

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Martin of Tours
  • Faith Words
    • domestic Church
  • We Believe
    • God calls us to love everyone because we are all created in his image. We are all part of God’s family. Jesus teaches us to love our neighbor as well as those who are our enemies.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Saint Martin of Tours
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Meditation Prayer
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

Correlations

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  • Family Life: Lesson 3—Feelings, Lesson 4—Learning to Choose

Ch 4

Chapter 4: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • Jesus teaches us to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Prayer Groups
  • SHARE: Matthew 18:20

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Maria Domenica Mantovani
  • Faith Words
    • hallowed
    • trespasses
    • Kingdom of God
  • We Believe
    • As Christians, prayer is a necessary part of our life. Jesus teaches us to call God “Our Father.” When we pray, we show we believe in God.

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Unit 2

Unit 2: The Church Is Holy

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Scripture: Luke 4:18
Unit Song: Jesus, Heal Us

Catholic Social Teaching ⋅ Life and Dignity of the Human Person

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  • Ch. 5: Original Sin, compassion, mercy
  • Ch. 6: Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
  • Ch. 7: Commandments
  • Ch. 8: Holy Trinity

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 5: Francis of Assisi
  • Ch. 6: Jeanne Jugan
  • Ch. 7: María Maravillas de Jesús
  • Ch. 8: Patrick, Apostle of Ireland

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 5: The Parish Council
  • Ch. 6: Helping People Who Are Grieving
  • Ch. 7: School Youth Group
  • Ch. 8: A Parish Priest

Wrapping Up

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Ch 5

Chapter 5: Jesus Shows Us How to Forgive and Heal

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • As Christians we are to act with compassion toward others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • The Parish Council
  • SHARE: Isaiah 53:4

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Francis of Assisi
  • Faith Words
    • Original Sin
    • compassion
    • mercy
  • We Believe
    • God sent Jesus to heal and forgive us. We follow God’s will when we live and act as Jesus did. The Holy Spirit is with us and guides us to do God’s will.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Response Prayer
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

Correlations

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  • Family Life: Lesson 5—Being Alive

Ch 6

Chapter 6: We Celebrate Reconciliation and Healing

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • Jesus heals and forgives in the Sacraments of Healing.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Helping People Who Are Grieving
  • SHARE: Rite of Penance

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • An Invitation from God
      • Eucharistic Prayer I for Reconciliation
    • God Gives Strength to the Sick
  • Saint Profile: Jeanne Jugan
  • Faith Words
    • Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
    • Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
  • We Believe
    • Jesus Christ heals and forgives us through the Sacraments of Healing. The Sacraments of Healing are Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.

Wrapping Up

Correlations

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Ch 7

Chapter 7: Jesus Teaches Us How to Love

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • The Great Commandment tells us to love God above all things.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • School Youth Groups
  • Our Catholic Tradition in Architecture
  • SHARE: Matthew 22:39

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Wrapping Up

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  • Family Life: Lesson 6—Life Continues

Ch 8

Chapter 8: We Pray to the Holy Spirit

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • God sends his Holy Spirit to guide us.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • A Parish Priest
  • SHARE: Luke 11:9

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Patrick, Apostle of Ireland
  • Faith Words
    • Holy Trinity
  • We Believe
    • Jesus teaches us to ask the Father for what we need. God sends his Holy Spirit to guide us. We believe there is one God in the three Divine Persons of the Holy Trinity.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Saint Patrick Prays to the Holy Spirit
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
  • Online Chapter Review
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Correlations

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Unit 3

Unit 3: The Church Is Catholic

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Scripture: John 4:10
Unit Song: Gather ‘Round This Table

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  • Ch. 9: Resurrection, Paschal Mystery, catholic
  • Ch. 10: liturgy, Eucharist
  • Ch. 11: missionary, grace
  • Ch. 12: Pentecost, devotions

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 9: Katharine Drexel
  • Ch. 10: Genoveva Torres Morales
  • Ch. 11: Vincent Ferrer, Augustus Tolton
  • Ch. 12: Juan Diego, Dominic de Guzman

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 9: Ministers of Hospitality
  • Ch. 10: Altar Servers
  • Ch. 11: Maintenance Workers
  • Ch. 12: Family Rosary Groups

Wrapping Up

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Ch 9

Chapter 9: Catholics Are Open to All

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • The Catholic Church welcomes all people.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Ministers of Hospitality
  • SHARE: John 4:14

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Katharine Drexel
  • Faith Words
    • Resurrection
    • Paschal Mystery
    • catholic
  • We Believe
    • God’s gift to all people was sending his Son, Jesus, to die and rise again to everlasting life. The Catholic Church welcomes all people, just as Jesus does.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Learning to Be Open to All
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer for Guidance
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

Correlations

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Ch 10

Chapter 10: We Gather for Mass

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • God calls us together to celebrate the gift of his Son.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Altar Servers
  • SHARE: Rite of Acceptance

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • The Lord’s Day
      • Eucharistic Prayer for Masses with Children I
    • We Serve Each Other
      • Acts 2:42–47
  • Saint Profile: Genoveva Torres Morales
  • Faith Words
    • liturgy
    • Eucharist
  • We Believe
    • Sunday is holy because we celebrate the Risen Lord. In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, we are made stronger by the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

Wrapping Up

Correlations

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Ch 11

Chapter 11: We Serve Others

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • We are called to share the Good News with others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Maintenance Workers
  • SHARE: Matthew 20:28

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Vincent Ferrer
  • Faith Words
    • missionary
    • grace
  • We Believe
    • As Catholics, we are called to share the Good News with others. God’s grace helps us to act with faith, hope, and love.

Wrapping Up

Correlations

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Ch 12

Chapter 12: We Pray for All People

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • The Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ known in the world.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Family Rosary Groups
  • SHARE: Acts 2:4

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Juan Diego
  • Faith Words
    • Pentecost
    • devotions
  • We Believe
    • The Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ known in the world. Mary shows us how to be open to the Holy Spirit.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Mary: An Example of Faith
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Litany for Mary
  • Online Chapter Review
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Unit 4

Unit 4: The Church Is Apostolic

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Scripture: Mark 16:15
Unit Song: Jubilate Servite/Raise a Song of Gladness

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  • Ch. 13: Apostles, apostolic, Marks of the Church
  • Ch. 14: Sacrament of Matrimony, Sacrament of Holy Orders, vocation
  • Ch. 15: covenant
  • Ch. 16: Apostles’ Creed

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 13: Joachina de Vedruna de Mas
  • Ch. 14: Joseph, husband of Mary
  • Ch. 15: Ángela of the Cross
  • Ch. 16: Bernadette Soubirous

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 13: World Mission Work
  • Ch. 14: Visions
  • Ch. 15: Music Teacher
  • Ch. 16: Earth Stewardship Committee

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Ch 13

Chapter 13: The Church Continues the Mission of the Apostles

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • Christ calls us to share his Good News with others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • World Mission Work
  • SHARE: Mark 16:15

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Joachina de Vedruna de Mas
  • Faith Words
    • Apostles
    • apostolic
    • Marks of the Church
  • We Believe
    • The Church is apostolic because it is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Just as Jesus called the Apostles to spread the Gospel, he asks us to share his Good News with others.

Wrapping Up

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Ch 14

Chapter 14: We Are Committed through the Sacraments

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • God calls us to serve others in different ways.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Visions
  • SHARE: Rite of Marriage

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • We Are Called to Serve
      • Rite of Ordination of a Priest
    • Jesus Is the High Priest
  • Saint Profile: Joseph, husband of Mary
  • Faith Words
    • vocation
    • Sacrament of Matrimony
    • Sacrament of Holy Orders
  • We Believe
    • God gives everyone a vocation. We pray to the Holy Spirit to guide us in knowing our own vocation. Matrimony and Holy Orders are two vocations that the Church celebrates with Sacraments.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: The Sacrament of Matrimony, The Sacrament of Holy Orders
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Vocation Prayer
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

Correlations

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Ch 15

Chapter 15: We Are Faithful to Our Commitments

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • We are called to use our talents to serve others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Music Teacher
  • SHARE: Luke 9:2

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Ángela of the Cross
  • Faith Words
    • covenant
  • We Believe
    • God gives each of us a vocation. Through our vocations, we do as the Apostles did and build up the community of Christ’s followers.

Wrapping Up

Correlations

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Ch 16

Chapter 16: We Pray for Faith

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • Catholics share the faith of the Apostles.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Earth Stewardship Committee
  • SHARE: Acts 7:56

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Bernadette Soubirous
  • Faith Words
    • Apostles’ Creed
  • We Believe
    • Catholics share the faith of the Apostles. The beliefs of the Catholic Church are in the Apostles’ Creed. In the Creed, we say we believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: The Apostles’ Creed
  • Prayer Celebration
    • We Pray the Apostles’ Creed
  • Online Chapter Review
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Unit 5

Unit 5: The Church Has a Mission to the World

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Scripture: Mark 4:30
Unit Song: Bring Forth the Kingdom

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  • Ch. 17: eternal life
  • Ch. 18: blessing, sacramental, layperson
  • Ch. 19: ministry, peace, justice
  • Ch. 20: peacemaker, Liturgy of the Hours

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 17: Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus
  • Ch. 18: Benedict the Black 
  • Ch. 19: José María de Yermo y Parres, Henriette Delille
  • Ch. 20: Teresa of Calcutta

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 17: Christian Churches Working Together
  • Ch. 18: Communion Ministry to the Sick
  • Ch. 19: Mothers’ Prayer Group
  • Ch. 20: Peace Makers

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Ch 17

Chapter 17: The Church Is a Sign of the Kingdom of God

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • We are called to be signs of God’s kingdom in the world.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Christian Churches Working Together
  • SHARE: Matthew 25:34

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Core Content of Chapter

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Kingdom of God activity
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of Petition
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 18

Chapter 18: We Are Called to Serve

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • We share blessings as a way of spreading the Good News.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Communion Ministry to the Sick
  • SHARE: Table Blessing

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • We Pray through the Day
    • Blessings for Rob
  • Saint Profile: Benedict the Black
  • Faith Words
    • blessing
    • sacramental
    • layperson
  • We Believe
    • Blessings are a sign that we believe God is always with us. Catholic laypeople can share blessings with others.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Activities about blessings
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of Blessing
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 19

Chapter 19: The Church Is a Witness for Justice and Peace

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • We are called to respond to the suffering of others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Mothers’ Prayer Group
  • SHARE: Matthew 25:40

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: José María de Yermo y Parres
  • Faith Words
    • ministry
    • peace
    • justice
  • We Believe
    • The Church continues Jesus’ ministry of service to the poor and suffering. Catholics are called to act with compassion toward all people.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Litany for Peace
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 20

Chapter 20: The Church Prays for World Peace

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • We are called to work for justice and to be peacemakers.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Peace Makers
  • SHARE: Psalm 29:11

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Teresa of Calcutta
  • Faith Words
    • peacemaker
    • Liturgy of the Hours
  • We Believe
    • When we pray all through the day, we grow in holiness and become peacemakers.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Praying through the Hours
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer for World Peace
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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