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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 All people are sacred because we are created in the image and likeness of God. Thus, each human being is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. As parents, spouses and children, we reflect God's love and justice to the world. If we, as adults, want to help children develop a strong sense of social justice and concern for others, there is no better place to start than by remembering to foster their self-esteem and their dignity as children of God. There are many ways to affirm children including verbal praise, written affirmations, listening with full attention, and asking for and respecting their ideas. 
 Guide the children to work in small groups. Have them create skits to illustrate ways that children their age can express themselves positively instead disrespectfully. Encourage them to create skits that model politeness and good manners. Encourage them to portray scenes at home, school, church, and the neighborhood.  Talk with the children and ask them to name individuals with whom they interact in their daily life. For example, they may name a parent or family member, catechist, priest, senior citizen, police officer, bus driver, or friend. Then, encourage them to think about and discuss the ways they show respect to each individual on the list. End by asking how they show respect for themselves. Books The Gift of Reconciliation Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). Child's Book ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36124-5 Family Guide ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36126-1 Guia para la familia con el libro del niño español e inglés ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36128-8 Catechist Guide ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36125-3 The Gift of Prayer - A Prayer Book for Children ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36102-4 We Can Get Along - A Child's Book of Choices by Lauren Murphy Payne Available through Free Spirit Publishing, 1997 Leader's Guide by Lauren Murphy and Claudia Rohling Available through Free Spirit Publishing, 1997 Videos The Gift of Reconciliation Video for Catechist and Parent Meetings (2 10-min. segments) The theology of the sacrament and the catechetical process are presented along with discussion questions. Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36114-8 Preparing Your Child for First Reconciliation (20 min.) A First Reconciliation preparation series with discussion questions Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36009-5 The Story of the Prodigal Son (30 min.) Beginner's Bible series. Biblical tale of love and forgiveness Available through Warner Publications, 1996 Music "Jesus, Heal Us," "Do to Others" Blest Are We music CD 3 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36654-9 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 |
