Unit 4 is based on the realization that God gives children Jesus, who teaches them to love God, themselves, and others. BLEST ARE WE CD K "The People Whom We Know," track 23, 24 "Jesus Call Me...," "We Are Young and...," track 2 "Make My Thanks to You...," track 36 "Celebrate," track 29, 30 "Thanks and Prayer," "Thank You, God...," "Vets and Mothers...," track 4 "Oh, Jesus Called to Andrew," track 16 "He's Got the Moon...," track 6 Jesus Comes to Us Children realize that Jesus is the greatest sign of God's love. They begin to understand that they can be signs of love like Jesus. They celebrate that they are signs of God's love. We Are God's Children Children discover that God loves all children. People everywhere are children of God and are both alike and different from one another. They celebrate that they are all God's children. Jesus Gathers Friends Children understand that Jesus is a friend who welcomes new friends. They appreciate that friends of Jesus gather together on Sunday to give thanks to God. They celebrate their friendship with Jesus. Jesus Tells Stories Children discover that the Bible is God's special storybook. They recognize that they can hear stories of God's love at Mass. They celebrate the love of God revealed in the stories of Jesus. Jesus Gives Thanks Children begin to understand that prayer flows from thankfulness for God's love. They realize that the Mass is a prayer of thanks for God's love and deepen their understanding that in prayer they give thanks to God. They celebrate that they can thank God for love in Jesus' name. Jesus Celebrates Children recognize that Christians are celebratory people. They understand that Jesus is with us when we gather at Mass to celebrate God's love. They deepen their awareness of God's love and Jesus' presence and celebrate. Jesus Lives God's Love Children recognize that when they help and care for others, they show love for Jesus and are living God's love. They learn that Mass helps Christians celebrate and live God's love as Jesus did. They celebrate the fact that they can love and care for others just as Jesus did. Take Home Storybook I Go to the House of the Lord The storybook for this unit focuses on the parish church and what happens there. It portrays church as a prayerful and holy place. The parent letter notes that the booklet uses the language of the Bible to create a sense of awe. Parents are encouraged to tour the church with their children.

"You have been told...what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God."

—Micah 6:8

Rights and Responsibilities - Catholic Social Teaching
The Church proclaims that we all have both rights and responsibilities. Each of us has the right to life and to the things necessary for living with dignity and decency. But each of us also has the responsibility to see that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy these rights.

Basic rights include food, safe drinking water, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care, and essential social services. Corresponding to these rights are responsibilities that we have toward one another, our families, and society at-large to respect the rights of others and to work for the common good.

Awareness comes before action. Sometimes when we are unaware of the needs of others it is hard for us to believe that they even exist. That is why awareness must occur before action, pro or con.

We are fortunate to live in a free society, but such a society requires active citizen participation for it to work. Voting is the most basic requirement for all citizens. And again, awareness should come first - it is important to be an informed voter. We are called upon to be good citizens by voting and paying taxes.

•  Do I exercise my right and responsibility to vote?
•  Am I an informed voter?

If each child has a right to:	Then there is a responsibility to:
a place to sit in the group	not deny someone else a place to sit
use crayons	be careful not to break the crayons
drawing paper	not waste the paper
ask or answer a question	be quiet when others speak
a book to read	handle the book with care