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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Jesus, we believe that you
are truly the light of the world.
Show us the way to bring happiness
to others so that we might be light for them. Amen.
Books
My Favorite Bible Activity Book
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ORDER NUMBER: 1-58595-268-0
While Shepherds Watched
by Jenni Fleetwood
Tells the story of a young shepherd boy who was present when an angel tells of the birth of a special child in Bethlehem.
Available through Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999
Jesus
Text and pictures highlight the main events in Jesus' life.
by Brian Wildsmith
Available through Oxford University Press, 2002
Celebrating Seasons–Prayer Lessons for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
by Phyllis Wezeman and Jude Dennis Fournier
Available through Twenty-Third Publications, June 2000
Growing Together: 6 Intergenerational Celebrations
(Volume I: Fall & Winter)
by Kathleen Finley
Available through Living the Good News Publisher, 1999
Christmas for Andy
This tender story describes how a teenage learns the true meaning of "giving of one's self."
by Teri Martini
Available through Paulist Press, 1991
A Small Miracle
A story that helps children understand the true meaning of "giving of one's self."
by Peter Collington
Available through Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002
Videos
Jesus Grows Up
Storybook animation that uses the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary to tell about Jesus' early years, includes a Teacher Guide.
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ORDER NUMBER: 0-9674408-1-5
Gospel Champions
Based on the church year, this video game series reinforces Gospel and Catholic teachings by presenting Bible stories as interactive games of adventure. 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 new video unlocks a different story to engage children in Gospel learning.
