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Unit 1

Unit 1: The Goodness of God

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Scripture: Exodus 20:2
Unit Song: All You Works of God

Catholic Social Teaching ⋅ Care for God’s Creation

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  • Ch. 1: Bible, Holy Trinity
  • Ch. 2: Mass, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist
  • Ch. 3: Ten Commandments, Covenant
  • Ch. 4: faith, mercy, Kingdom of God

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 1: Thomas Aquinas
  • Ch. 2: Pope Pius X
  • Ch. 3: Justa and Ruffina
  • Ch. 4: Peter Alcantara

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 1: Good Stewards
  • Ch. 2: Altar Servers
  • Ch. 3: Teachers
  • Ch. 4: Music Ministries

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Ch 1

Chapter 1: God’s Goodness

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  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • God reveals himself to be one God in three Divine Persons
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Good Stewards
  • Our Catholic Tradition in Architecture
  • SHARE: Genesis 1:31

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • The Story of Creation
    • Saint Thomas Teaches About the Trinity
  • Saint Profile: Thomas Aquinas
  • Faith Words
    • Bible
    • Holy Trinity
  • We Believe
    • God reveals himself as one God in three Divine Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Wrapping Up

Correlations

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  • Family Life: Lesson 1—Being Needed

Ch 2

Chapter 2: Praise and Thanksgiving

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  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • It is right to give thanks and praise to the Lord our God.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Altar Servers
  • SHARE: Preface of the Mass

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • We Give Thanks and Praise
      • Eucharistic Prayer for Masses with Children I
    • The Last Supper
      • 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
  • Saint Profile: Pope Pius X
  • Faith Words
    • Mass
    • Liturgy of the Word
    • Liturgy of the Eucharist
  • We Believe
    • By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ is present in the Eucharist

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Ch 3

Chapter 3: The Commandments and God’s Covenant

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  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • The Ten Commandments guide us in serving the one true God.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Teachers
  • SHARE: Exodus 20:2–3

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Justa and Ruffina
  • Faith Words
    • Ten Commandments
    • Covenant
  • We Believe
    • The Ten Commandments are part of God’s covenant with us. The Commandments guide us in serving the one true God.

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Correlations

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  • Family Life: Lesson 2—Why Rules?

Ch 4

Chapter 4: The Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer

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  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • We follow the message of selflessness by praying the Lord’s Prayer.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Music Ministries
  • SHARE: Matthew 6:8

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Peter of Alcantara
  • Faith Words
    • faith
    • mercy
    • Kingdom of God
  • We Believe
    • We pray the Lord’s Prayer to praise and thank God. We share our hope for the coming of the Kingdom of God at the end of time.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Responding to the Commandments in Prayer
  • Prayer Celebration
    • Signing the Lord’s Prayer
  • Online Chapter Review
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  • Family Life: Lesson 3—My Feelings

Unit 2

Unit 2: Jesus Is the Son of God

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Scripture: Luke 23:34
Unit Song: Blest Are They

Catholic Social Teaching ⋅ Life and Dignity of the Human Person

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  • Ch. 5: divine, Ascension, Paschal Mystery
  • Ch. 6: Baptism, anointed, Original Sin
  • Ch. 7: Beatitudes
  • Ch. 8: justice

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 5: Catherine of Bologna
  • Ch. 6: John the Baptist
  • Ch. 7: Matthew the Apostle
  • Ch. 8: Teresa of Ávila

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 5: The Cursillo Movement
  • Ch. 6: Godparents
  • Ch. 7: The Holy Name Society
  • Ch. 8: Finance Committee

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Ch 5

Chapter 5: Jesus, the Image of God

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  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • Jesus shows us how to love others as God loves us.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • The Cursillo Movement
  • SHARE: John 14:9

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Catherine of Bologna
  • Faith Words
    • divine
    • Ascension
    • Paschal Mystery
  • We Believe
    • Jesus is our role model. As God’s divine Son, he shows us how to love others as God loves us.

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Correlations

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  • Family Life: Lesson 4—Acting on My Feelings

Ch 6

Chapter 6: Baptism in Christ

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • In Baptism we are united with Christ and the Church
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Godparents
  • SHARE: Rite of Baptism

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: John the Baptist
  • Faith Words
    • Baptism
    • anointed
    • Original Sin
  • We Believe
    • In Baptism we are united with Christ and the Church.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Bringing New Life to Others
  • Prayer Celebration
    • Our Profession of Faith
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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  • Family Life: Lesson 5—Your Amazing Body

Ch 7

Chapter 7: The Commandments and the Beatitudes

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  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • The Beatitudes are paths to happiness and to God’s Kingdom.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • The Holy Name Society
  • SHARE: Psalm 16:11

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Matthew the Apostle
  • Faith Words
    • Beatitudes
  • We Believe
    • Jesus wants us to follow his example and teachings so that we will be happy. The Beatitudes summarize Jesus’ way to happiness, a way of love and caring. These actions are part of obeying God’s Laws contained in the Ten Commandments.

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Ch 8

Chapter 8: The Commandments and the Kingdom

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes lead to God’s justice.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Finance Committee
  • SHARE: Matthew 20:16

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Teresa of Ávila
  • Faith Words
    • justice
  • We Believe
    • When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we express our belief in God’s Kingdom of justice and love.

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Unit 3

Unit 3: The Holy Spirit

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Scripture: Acts 2:4
Unit Song: O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

  • Words by Edwin Hatch
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  • Ch. 9: Pentecost
  • Ch. 10: Confirmation, grace
  • Ch. 11: New Commandment, examination of conscience
  • Ch. 12: Blessed Sacrament, tabernacle

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 9: Francis Solano
  • Ch. 10: Paul
  • Ch. 11: Margaret of Castello
  • Ch. 12: Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 9: Youth Ministers
  • Ch. 10: The RCIA Team
  • Ch. 11: Respect Life Ministries
  • Ch. 12: Eucharistic Holy Hour Ministries

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Ch 9

Chapter 9: The Holy Spirit Guides Us

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  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • The Holy Spirit guides us in making choices that show God’s goodness.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Youth Ministers
  • SHARE: Acts 2:4

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Francis Solano
  • Faith Words
    • Pentecost
  • We Believe
    • The Holy Spirit guides us in making choices that show God’s goodness.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Making Choices
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of Intercession
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 10

Chapter 10: Confirmed in the Spirit

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  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens us to become more like Christ.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • The RCIA Team
  • SHARE: Rite of Confirmation

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • The Sacrament of Confirmation
      • Laying on of Hands, Anointing with Chrism
    • Receiving the Holy Spirit
  • Saint Profile: Paul of Tarsus
  • Faith Words
    • Confirmation
    • grace
  • We Believe
    • In Confirmation the Holy Spirit strengthens us to become more like Christ.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of Action
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 11

Chapter 11: The Commandments and the Law of Love

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • The Fourth through Sixth Commandments guide us to love and respect all people.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Respect Life Ministries
  • SHARE: John 13:34

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • The New Commandment
    • Living the 4th, 5th, and 6th Commandments
  • Saint Profile: Margaret of Castello
  • Faith Words
    • New Commandment
    • examination of conscience
  • We Believe
    • The Fourth through Sixth Commandments guide us to love and respect all people. We can use the Ten Commandments and the New Commandment to help us examine our conscience.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Peter’s Journal
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of the Family of God
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 12

Chapter 12: The Commandments and Doing God’s Will

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • Through prayer we learn to understand and trust God’s plan for each of us.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Eucharistic Holy Hour Ministry
  • SHARE: Prayers from Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
    • Jesus and His Family
    • Rose Hawthorne and Living the Commandments of Love
  • Saint Profile: Mary, the Holy Mother of God
  • Faith Words
    • Blessed Sacrament
    • tabernacle
  • We Believe
    • Jesus taught us that through prayer we learn to understand and trust God’s plan for each of us.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: The Fourth Through Sixth Commandments and Our Relationship with God’s People
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of Adoration
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Unit 4

Unit 4: The Church

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13
Unit Song: Hands of Healing

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  • Ch. 13: Christ’s mission, Body of Christ, Sacraments
  • Ch. 14: mortal sin, venial sin, absolution
  • Ch. 15: conscience, moral decisions
  • Ch. 16: parable, peace

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 13: Rose Philippine Duchesne
  • Ch. 14: John Vianney
  • Ch. 15: Matilda
  • Ch. 16: Mariana of Jesus

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 13: The Parish Liturgy Committee
  • Ch. 14: Ministry to the Infirm
  • Ch. 15: Advisory Committees
  • Ch. 16: Lectors

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Ch 13

Chapter 13: Sacraments in the Church

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  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • The Church celebrates the Sacraments so that we can fully experience Christ’s presence.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • The Parish Liturgy Committee
  • SHARE: 1 Corinthians 12:13

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Rose Philippine Duchesne
  • Faith Words
    • Christ’s Mission
    • Body of Christ
    • Sacraments
  • We Believe
    • The Church celebrates the Sacraments so that we can fully experience Christ’s loving presence. Together with the whole Church, we can carry out Christ’s mission in the world.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: We Are Living the Sacraments
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer for the Body of Christ
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 14

Chapter 14: The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • Through the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, our relationship with God and the Church is healed.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Ministry to the Infirm
  • SHARE: Rite of Penance

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: John Vianney
  • Faith Words
    • mortal sin
    • venial sin
    • absolution
  • We Believe
    • Through the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, our relationship with God and the Church is healed.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Saint John Vianney Brought God’s Forgiveness to Others
  • Prayer Celebration
    • An Examination of Conscience
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 15

Chapter 15: The Commandments and Forgiveness

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • Our conscience is guided by what the Church teaches about God’s Law.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Advisory Committees
  • SHARE: Penitential Act of the Mass

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Matilda, Queen of Germany
  • Faith Words
    • conscience
    • moral decisions
  • We Believe
    • Our conscience helps us to love and forgive others. It is guided by what the Church teaches about God’s Laws, especially the Ten Commandments.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Three Steps to Making a Good Moral Decision
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer for Forgiveness
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 16

Chapter 16: The Commandments and Praying for Forgiveness

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • The Seventh through Tenth Commandments require us to give proper respect and care for the rights of others.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Lectors
  • SHARE: Matthew 18:35

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Mariana of Jesus
  • Faith Words
    • parable
    • peace
  • We Believe
    • We learn about God’s forgiveness by listening to Jesus’ teachings.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Living the Seventh Through Tenth Commandments
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer for Peace
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Unit 5

Unit 5: Social Justice

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Scripture: John 13:15
Unit Song: Song of the Body of Christ/ Cancíon del Cuerpo de Cristo

  • Words and Arranged by David Haas; Spanish translation by Donna Peña
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  • Ch. 17: vocation, Communion of Saints
  • Ch. 18: assembly, Gospel
  • Ch. 19: Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy
  • Ch. 20: petition

Faith-filled People

  • Ch. 17: Louis IX of France
  • Ch. 18: Alphonsus Liguori
  • Ch. 19: Louise de Marillac
  • Ch. 20: Junípero Serra

Faith in Action Ministries

  • Ch. 17: Ministries to the Unemployed
  • Ch. 18: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • Ch. 19: Ministries to the Poor
  • Ch. 20: Sports Ministry

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Ch 17

Chapter 17: Our Vocation to the World

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: What Catholics Believe
    • We share Christ’s role as Priest, Prophet, and King with those who are baptized.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Ministries to the Unemployed
  • SHARE: Matthew 5:16

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile:Louis IX of France
  • Faith Words
    • vocation
    • Communion of Saints
  • We Believe
    • We share Christ’s role as Priest, Prophet, and King with those who are baptized. Through our vocations we carry on Christ’s mission in the world.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Saint Louis IX Let His Light Shine
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer before a Crucifix
  • Online Chapter Review
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Ch 18

Chapter 18: The Eucharist

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Worship
    • The Eucharist is central to our Catholic faith.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • SHARE: Eucharistic Prayer I

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Alphonsus Liguori
  • Faith Words
    • assembly
    • Gospel
  • We Believe
    • The Eucharist is central to our Catholic faith. We remember how Jesus freed us from sin by his Death and Resurrection.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Activity on the celebration of the Eucharist
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Litany of Saints
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 19

Chapter 19: The New Commandment and the Works of Mercy

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Live
    • Jesus combined the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes into one Law of Love.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Ministries to the Poor
  • SHARE: John 15:12

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Louise de Marillac
  • Faith Words
    • Corporal Works of Mercy
    • Spiritual Works of Mercy
  • We Believe
    • Jesus combined the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes into one Law of Love. Jesus said that if we love others as he loves us, we will have eternal happiness with God.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Dr. Albert Schweitzer and Caring for Others
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Signing Prayer
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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Ch 20

Chapter 20: The Commandments and Bringing God’s Message to the World

Starting Here

  • PILLAR: How Catholics Pray
    • Through prayer, God helps us bring his love, peace, and justice to the world.
  • Faith in Action Ministry
    • Sports Ministry
  • SHARE: Matthew 29:19

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Core Content of Chapter

  • HEAR & BELIEVE
  • Saint Profile: Junípero Serra
  • Faith Words
    • petiton
  • We Believe
    • Through prayer we grow stronger in faith. God helps us bring his love, peace, and justice to the world.

Wrapping Up

  • RESPOND: Activity on Ten Commandments
  • Prayer Celebration
    • A Prayer of Commitment
  • Online Chapter Review
  • eAssessment · Teacher Login

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