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 Dear God, we thank you for the example
of the saints now in heaven with you.
We thank you for the saints
who live among us still.
May we learn from their example how to
love and serve you, so that one day we will
join them and be with you forever in heaven.
Amen.
Books
Saint Francis
by Brian Wildsmith
This is the story of the saint who loved all God's creatures.
Available from Eerdmans books for Young Readers, 2000
Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland
by Tomie DePaola
Available through Holiday House, 1992
Videos
Saints and Heroes (30 min.)
"Sacred Heart Kids' Club" series
After Jeremy puts on "saint glasses," Sister Jane points out other saints in the church.
Available through Sacred Heart Sisters
Elizabeth and Zechariah: Saints for Kids Video Series, Volume 1 (4 min. segment)
Available through Pauline Books and Media
Music
"We Are One," "Bring Forth the Kingdom"
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 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
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2
"Saints Be Alive!" Album #3 for Series III Audio Cassette
"Sacred Heart Kids' Club" series
