Below are suggested resources that may be helpful to you as a parent or religious educator. Please note that many items listed here are available through RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725).

Also visit our Links page for a list of helpful sites related to religious education.

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Saints

Books

My Very First Bible

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ORDER NUMBER: 0-7566-0983-6

Mary, the Mother of Jesus
by Tomie de Paola

Tomie de Paola retells the story of Mary's life in fifteen beautifully illustrated segments, including the Annunciation.

Available through Holiday House, 1995

The Ball of Red String: A Guided Meditation for Children
This book teaches children that they can talk to Jesus whenever they want.

Available through Loyola Press, 1998

Child's Guide to the Mass
The parts of the Mass are attractively illustrated and simply explained to young children.

Available through Paulist Press, 2000

Einstein's Enormous Error: A Story About Forgiving Others

Available through WaterBrooks Press, 2002

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

Jesus Grows Up (16 min.)
Animated telling of Joyful Mysteries reveals Jesus' early years; guide.

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ORDER NUMBER: 0-9674408-1-5

The Announcement to Mary (30 min.)
Animated video relates the story of the Annunciation, Mary's good news.

Available through CCC of America

Prayer: Anytime, Anyplace (12 min.)
Children learn about prayer as talking and listening to God. It answers children's questions about where, when, and how to pray.

Available through Ikonographics

Music

"He Came Down," "If You Believe and I Believe"
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 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

"We Remember"
Marty Haugen

Available through GIA Publications

"Zacchaeus"
Christopher Walker, Paule Freeburg, DC

Available through OCP Publications.

"Jesus Loves the Little Children"
Christopher Walker

Available through OCP Publications.