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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 Central to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching is our belief in the sacredness of the human person. Created by God in his image, the human person is a true 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. Jesus once fed a large crowd in the story of the loaves and fishes. Today we are all gathered - young and old, leaders and faithful, women and men - and prepared by the Spirit to receive God's gift of Christ's presence. This spiritual and sacramental reality of oneness can be mirrored in our day-to-day experiences of parish life. Whether or not we experience closeness on an emotional level, the spiritual reality of our oneness in the Spirit has the power to change our everyday lives if we allow the Spirit to work in us. 
 Have the children select one person whom they will be especially kind to during the coming week. It should be someone they will see frequently, a family member or someone at school. Next session, have the children report, without identifying the person, how they felt about their actions and if the person seemed to notice. Note that because everyone is made in the image of God, everyone deserves respect and kindness.  Have the children discuss how Jesus treated everyone he met, from his friends to sinners to the sick, with love, compassion, and respect, and how they are called to do the same. Invite volunteers to suggest ways in which to treat others with love, compassion, and respect. Links Daily reflections Source of brief meditations Catholic Relief Services Interactive site for children on issues of social justice Books Come to the Feast Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-82641-038-3 The Gift of Prayer - A Prayer Book for Children ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36102-4 The Gift of Eucharist Child's Book softcover ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36119-9 The Gift of Eucharist Family Guide ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36121-0 Guía para la familia con el libro del niño en españo e inglés ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36123-7 The Gift of Eucharist Catechist Guide ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36120-2 Videos The Gift of Eucharist Video for Catechist and Parent Meetings Theology of Eucharist and catechetical process with discussion questions. Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36115-6 First Communion: A Family Journey (2 10-min. segments) ORDER NUMBER: 1-932142-05-3 The Mass for Children (30 min.) Recognizing the Eucharist as a source of joy and strength; guide. ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-30976-6 Music "Jesus, You Are Bread for Us," "Somos el Cuerpd de Cristo"/"We Are the Body of Christ" Gifts for a Lifetime Music CD Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36113-X Gifts for a Lifetime Song Book ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36103-2 Gifts for a Lifetime Accompaniment Book ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36104-0 "Eat This Bread," "We Gather Together" Blest Are We Music CD 2 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36378-7 Blest Are We Song Book Words and melody for children 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 |
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