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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 -Solidarity Our Church teaches that we are one human family. As children of God, we are brothers and sisters called to be responsible for one another. Loving our brothers and sisters throughout the world requires that we work for peace and justice. It all begins at Baptism when we are called to be Jesus' followers by loving and caring for one another. "We are one in Christ Jesus" (based on Galatians 3:28), and are called to share with those of diverse backgrounds and beyond our parish boundaries into the world community. The Spirit, sent by Jesus, strengthens us to live as Christians. This includes reaching out to others who may come to know of Christ only through our actions. The song, "They'll Know We Are Christians," expresses this responsibility. As part of God's family, we are called to give witness to solidarity and peacemaking. This involves learning why certain conditions exist in the world and how we might become involved in changing them. Remember that our social ministries should be deeply rooted in prayer, both private and communal, for it is in prayer that we find the strength to follow Jesus as we reach out in concrete ways to help our brothers and sisters in need. Visit the Web sites of Catholic organizations, such as Catholic Relief Services (www.crs.org) and the Holy Childhood Association (www.holychildhoodusa.org) to discover ways both adults and children can help. 
 Talk with the children about people helping one another. Using magazines, work with the children to find pictures of people helping others. Encourage the children to draw pictures of themselves helping someone. Create a collage for display. Discuss the different ways people are able to help one another.  Compose several prayers of petition for the needs of people in places around the world. Invite the children to respond with the words, "Lord, hear our prayer." Links Catholic World News Catholic Relief Services Books Because I Love You by Max Lucado Available through Scholastic, 2004 Spirit With Us - Faith Stories for Young Children by Judith Dunlap and Mary Cummins Wlodarski Available through St. Anthony Press, 1997 Videos The Mass for Children (30 min.) Celebration of the Eucharist as a source of joy and strength; study guide. Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-30976 -6 Sacraments for Children (60 min.) The children at Camp Sacrament learn about the sacraments and their impact on daily life; guide. Available through Videos with Values Music "If You Believe and I Believe, We Praise You" 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 "O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 4 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36655-7 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 "Spirit of God" Jack Miffleton Available through WLP Publications "Send Us Your Spirit" David Haas Available through GIA Publications "Veni, Sancte Spiritus" Jacques Berthier [Taizé] Available through GIA Publications "Wa Wa Wa Emimimo/Come, O Holy Spirit" [Nigerian traditional] Gather Comprehensive Available through GIA Publications |
