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Entries relate to BLEST ARE WE FAITH & Word Edition © 2008 and BENDECIDOS © 2008. Titles that refer only to BLEST ARE WE © 2002 and ©2004 are indicated in parentheses.    Catholic Social Teaching - Life and Dignity of the Human Person As Catholic Christians we have baptismal responsibilities that include treating others as well as ourselves with dignity and respect. Central to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching is our belief in the sacredness of the human person. Created in God's image, the human person is the clearest reflection of God's presence among us. Our human dignity comes from God, not from our race, sex, nationality, economic status, or any other personal accomplishment. Experience reveals that our capacity to love and show concern tends to gradually expand into an ever-widening circle. We need to first discover that we are lovable, which enables us to love and care for ourselves. In our earliest years, many of us have been fortunate enough to arrive at this awareness through the love shown to us by our parents. Therefore, a sense of our own self-worth is prerequisite and becomes the foundation of our ability to love and care for others. This expands to include members of the larger communities of parish, school, and neighborhood. 
Provide each child with a large unlined index card and a crayon or marker. Attach a loop of yarn long enough to hang the card around a child's neck. Instruct each child to write a word or phrase on the card that expresses a "hidden quality" the child possesses that others may not be aware of (e.g., am kind, like to share). As an option, tell the children that they can draw pictures or symbols that express their qualities. 
One way we can live out our belief in the sacredness of human life is by welcoming those who have recently joined our parish community with love and respect. Ask the children to think of ways they and their families can help people feel welcome at church. Books Home Program Guide, Level 1, Parish Edition Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 978-1-4182-5499-1 Bendecidos, (edición bilingüe) Level 1, Child Edition Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 1-4182-5296-4 Bendecidos, guía del catequista (edición bilingüe) Level 1, Catechist Guide Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 1-4182-5284-0 Projects (Black Line Masters), Level/Grade 1 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36354-X Tests 1 (Black Line Masters), Grade 1, School Edition Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36599-2 Unit Tests (Black Line Masters), Level 1, Parish Edition Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 1-4182-5505-X Classroom Activities (Black Line Masters), Grade 1 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36526-7 To Act Justly-Introducing Catholic Social Teaching to Children with Stories and Activities by Anne E. Neuberger Available through Twenty-Third Publications, 2002 Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions US Bishops, 800-235-8722 www.usccb.org/publishing English, #5-281; Spanish, #5-803 Videos The Mass for Children (30 min.) Recognizing the Eucharist as a source of joy and strength; guide Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-30976-6 Music "Come All You People" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 1 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36652-2 BLEST ARE WE Song Book Words and melody for children; contains music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4 BLEST ARE WE Accompaniment Book Contains accompaniment music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2 "We Are Many Parts" Marty Haugen Available through GIA Publications |
