Below are suggested resources that may be helpful to you as a catechist or religious educator. Please note that all items listed here are available through RCL Benziger , 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). Prayer God of Love,
Throughout the Church Year, we
celebrate feasts and holy days that
help us learn more about you, your
Son Jesus, Mary, the angels, and
saints. Help us share our faith with
others, and show them the love,
peace, and joy that we have
received from your Holy Spirit.
Amen. Books
Do the Angels Watch Close By?
by Mary Joslin
Poetic descriptions and imaginative illustrations show the role of angels from the beginning of time.
Available through Loyola Press, 2000
Child's Guide to the Holy Days
by Kathy Della Torre O'Keefe
This book explains in a simple way why and how the Church celebrates the Holy Days of Obligation.
Available through Paulist Press
Videos
The Mass for Children (30 min.)
This video presents the Eucharist as a source of joy and strength children can rely on.
Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725).
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-30976-6
My Secret Friend: A Guardian Angel Story (30 min.)
Was Angie's guardian angel just in her imagination? An eventful vacation provides the answer.
Available through CCC of America
Music
"If You Believe and I Believe"
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 students; contains music for grades 1–8
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4
BLEST ARE WE Accompaniment Book
Contains accompaniment music for grades 1–8
