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).
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Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you sent your Son, Jesus,
to show us the way you live.
We will try to be good followers of Jesus.
Amen.
Books
My Very First Bible
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-7566-0983-6
Come On, Rain
by Karen Hesse
Available through Scholastic, Inc., 1999
Videos
The Forgiving Father – The Gospel Alive Series for Children (15 min.)
This familiar Scripture story from Luke helps children learn about God's great compassion and forgiveness. Gina is challenged to forgive her younger sister Annie as well as seeking forgiveness herself.
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36764-2 VHS
ORDER NUMBER: 1-4182-5347-2 DVD
The Mustard Seed -- The Gospel Alive Videos for Children (15 min.)
This familiar Scripture story helps the children see the importance of kind actions for building the Christian community.
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36765-0 VHS
ORDER NUMBER: 1-4182-5346-4 DVD
Jesus Grows Up (16 min.)
Animated story of the "Joyful Mysteries" tells of Jesus' early years.
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-9674408-1-5
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 The Mass, Our Special and Listening to Gods' Word.
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ORDER NUMBER: 1-41825-712-5 for 2007-2008
Sunday Morning Video (15 min.)
Whimsical art comes to life with music and children's voices to talk about Sunday worship; guide.
Available through Oblate Media & Communication
Come On In–A Church Tour for Children (11 min.)
Available through Oblate Media & Communication
A Child's View of Community (10 min.)
A young person's crayon drawings "come alive" in video images depicting what it means to be a church community.
Available through St. Messenger Press, 2001
Little Sparrow (30 min.)
An angel helps two villages – one Native American and one a group of settlers – who are about to be stricken with illness. He helps them acquire the life-saving berries for their people.
Available through Precious Moments
Music
"Eat This Bread," "Now in This Banquet" [Meditation Track]
BLEST ARE WE music CD 2
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36653-0
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
"Blest Are They," "We Are God's People"
by David Haas
