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).
Also visit our Links page for a list of helpful sites related to religious education.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
You sent your Son to earth to show us how
to live. Help us learn more about Jesus' life
and teachings by listening carefully to the
Gospel readings during Ordinary Time.
Amen.
Books
Compendium: Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Compendium is a perfect companion to the Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook for catechists. It has a four-part structure following the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with a section on common prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. It is in a question-and-answer format.
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ORDER NUMBER: 1-57455-720-3 English
Compendio: Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica
ORDER NUMBER: 1-57455-920-6 Spanish
My Very First Bible
Illustrated by Diana Mayo
This appealing first Bible retells 25 favorite stories from the Old and New Testaments. It is a delight to read aloud.
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-7566-0983-6
The Parables of Jesus
by Tomie DePaola
Seventeen parables from the New Testament are retold for children by an award winning children's author and illustrator. Pictures reveal clues about the meaning of each parable.
Paperback edition available through Holiday House, 1995
The Miracles of Jesus
by Tomie DePaola
Twelve of Jesus' miracles are retold and creatively illustrated by a gifted author and illustrator, whose books appeal to young children.
Paperback edition available through Holiday House, 1996
Videos
Sunday Morning (15 min.)
The whimsical art on this video comes to life with music and children's voices talking about Sunday worship. A leader's guide is included.
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36231-4
The Kingdom Series: Three Parables for Children (30 min.)
Three delightful parables explore salvation history and God's word for young children today.
Available through Oblate Media & Communication
Video Games
Gospel Champions
Based on the liturgical year, this series uses children's love of video games to reinforce Gospel and Catholic teachings. It provides three skill levels for grades K-8, and allows for the customization of messages to children and families in your parish. Each month a video unlocks a new story to engage children in Gospel learning.
During Ordinary Time, use Jesus Cleanses the Ten Lepers in October and Jesus and Zacchaeus in November.
See www.gospelchampions.com to play a sample game.
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ORDER NUMBER: 1-41825-712-5 for 2007-2008
Music
"We Praise You," "Come All You People/ Uyai Mose," "Laudate Dominum"
BLEST ARE WE Music CD 1
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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
