The focus of Unit 4 is the Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. In this unit, children will also reinforce their understanding of the fall of man and original sin, the Ten Commandments, and God's never-ending mercy.

		Use the unit song before or after opening prayer, during a prayer celebration, at the end of a session, or during special celebrations.
		God Saves Us (God's Love Is Endless)      What Catholics Believe God sent his only Son, Jesus Christ, to save us from sin and death. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Rosary Society
		Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick      How Catholics Worship The Sacraments of Healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Pastoral Care of the Sick
		Living God's Commandment      How Catholics Live The Ten Commandments show us how to live as God's children. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Knights of Columbus
		God Is Merciful (We Pray for Forgiveness)      How Catholics Pray We receive God's mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Faith in Action • Parish Ministry • Catholic Youth Organization

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.

Prior to presenting each chapter, distribute the TAKE HOME FAMILY TIME pages from the children's books, or print out these pages for parents from TAKE HOME FAMILY TIME.

•		Do I really see the poor in my community or do I avert my eyes? How can I improve upon my communication with the poor or homeless?
•		How can I improve upon my communication with the poor or homeless?

Have the children brainstorm ways they can treat the people in their everyday lives with charity and justice. Have the children also discuss making sacrifices for the good of others. Invite the children to choose two actions to do this week and then report back next week on their progress.

To help further the children's understanding of the Catholic social teaching "The Option for the Poor and Vulnerable," read aloud Jesus' parable of the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46) and discuss it with the children.