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Unit 1
Page 19D - Chapter 1
Additional Resources
Book 115 Saintly Fun Facts, Bernadette McCarver Snyder, Liguori Publications, 1993. Find out interesting facts about how common people followed the way of Jesus and became saints in the process.
http://www.liguori.org
Video Saul of Tarsus, Nest Publications, 1990. Saul is changed forever when Jesus appears to him on the road to Damascus. He becomes one of the greatest missionaries in the Church. (30 minutes)
http://www.nestentertainment.com
Page 31D - Chapter 2
Additional Resources
Book Prayers and Practices for Young Catholics, William H. Sadlier, 1997. This is a good summary of basic Catholic prayers and practices. Pages 27 through 32 are good at this time. http://www.sadlier.com
Video The Sermon on the Mount, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 1997. This video presents the Beatitudes followed by the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
(30 minutes)
http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 43D - Chapter 3
Additional Resources
Videos The Good Samaritan, Nest Entertainment, 1989. When Jesus is asked "What is the greatest commandment?" he answers with this parable. (30 minutes)
www.nestentertainment.com
McGee and Me! Skate Expectations Tyndale Christian Video, 1990. Eleven-year-old Nicholas and friend McGee learn the value of showing love and kindness, even to those who are different from them. (30 minutes) www.tyndale.com
Page 55D - Chapter 4
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Video McGee and Me! Do the Right Thing, Tyndale Christian Video, 1990. The focus of eleven year old Nicholas and MeGee is learning about decisions, right and wrong, and consequences. (30 minutes)
http://www.tyndale.com
Page 67D - Chapter 5
Additional Resources
Book Reconciliation Services for Children: Eighteen Prayer Services to Celebrate God's Forgiveness, Gwen Costello, Twenty-Third Publications, 1992. This book offers insights into celebrating Reconciliation in meaningful ways with your students.
http://store.bayard-inc.com
Video The Good Shepherd, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 2000. Jesus shows us how the Good Shepherd embraces all of us with his loving forgiveness.
(30 minutes)
http://www.jaminmark.com
Unit 2
Page 95D - Chapter 6
Additional Resources
Book Can You Find Bible Heroes? Introducing Your Child to the Old Testament, Phillip D. Gallery, St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998. Learn about God's movement in the lives Old Testament heroes.
http://catalog.americancatholic.org
Video The Ten Commandments, In the Beginning Series, CCC of America, 1995. This fully animated video tells the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments. (30 minutes) http://www.cccofamerica.com
Page 107D - Chapter 7
Additional Resources
Book Here I Am, Lord, Lonni Collins Pratt, Our Sunday Visitor, 1998. This innovative book allows children to keep a record of their prayers honoring God.
http://www.getfed.com
Video Temptations in the Desert, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 1997. Here the devil tempts Jesus' faith with promises of fame and fortune. (30 minutes) http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 119D - Chapter 8
Additional Resources
Book Praise God, Gunvor Edwards, Liturgical Press, 1999. Children learn how important it is to show God proper respect.
http://www.standrews-churchsupply.com
Video The Golden Calf, In the Beginning, CCC of America, 1995. From the series, In the Beginning, this animated video tells the story of the Golden Calf and Moses' reaction to it. (30 minutes)
http://www.cccofamerica.com
Page 131D - Chapter 9
Additional Resources
Books Serve the Lord with Gladness; A Manual for Servers, David Phillipart, Liturgy Training Publications, 1998. This shows the privilege of serving God and includes why and how. Teach Me About the Mass, Paul S. Plum, Our Sunday Visitor, 2001. This bilingual book explains how attending Mass is an important way of worshiping God.
http://www.ltp.org
Page 143D - Chapter 10
Additional Resources
Book The Holy Eucharist, Lawrence G. Lovasik, Catholic Book Publishing, 1995. This book uses simplified language to explain the Eucharist to students.
http://www.catholicbkpub.com
Video The Mass for Children; A Middle-Grader's Guide to Understanding the Mass, Liguori Publications, 1993. A priest helps unruly children see Mass as more than an obligation.
(33 minutes)
http://www.liguori.org
Unit 3
Page 171D - Chapter 11
Additional Resources
Book Willie Wins, Almira Astudillo Gilles, Lee & Low Books, Inc., New York, NY, 2001. This story tells of a Filipino boy's struggle between what his classmates might think and the honor and respect he holds for his father. He learns the depth of his father's love. http://www.amazon.com
Video The Boy Jesus in the Temple, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 1997. This video depicts a young Jesus found preaching to the temple elders. (30 minutes) http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 183D - Chapter 12
Additional Resources
Books Saint Francis of Assisi: Gentle Revolutionary, Mary Emmanuel Alves, FSP, Pauline Books and Media, 2000. This is a story of the sacredness of all life.
http://www.pauline.org/store
Saint Edith Stein: Blessed by the Cross, Mary Lea Hill, FSP, Pauline Books and Media, 2000. Edith Stein is a heroic model for young people. http://www.pauline.org
Video John the Baptist, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 1997. This video presents an animated life of the saint. (30 minutes)
http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 195D - Chapter 13
Additional Resources
Video Lazarus Lives, Nest Family Entertainment, 2000. From the series Animated Stories from the New Testament. Lazarus shows he is a compassionate friend to Jesus and others. (30 minutes)
http://www.nestentertainment.com
Page 207D - Chapter 14
Additional Resources
Video The Story of Zacchaeus, A Kingdom Without Frontiers, CCC of America, 1997. Jesus praises Zacchaeus, who admits stealing and promises to repay his debt. (30 minutes) http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 219D - Chapter 15
Additional Resources
Videos
Journey to the Promised Land, In The Beginning Series, CCC of America, 1995. God keeps His promise to the Israelites to lead them to the promised land after they wander in the desert. (30 minutes) http://www.cccofamerica.com
Veggie Tales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed, Big Idea Productions, Inc., 1999. A whopping rumor is spreading like a weed. Larry-Boy tries to stop it before someone gets hurt.
(30 minutes) http://www.ultimateveggie.com/bigidea.html
Unit 4
Page 247D - Chapter 16
Additional Resources
Videos Saints for Kids, Volume 5: Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Pauline Books and Media, 1999. This is a brief video sketch of Mary, the model of purity of heart. (4-minute segment of 16-minute tape)
http://www.pauline.org
Close Encounters with the Beatitudes, Oblate Media and Communications, 2000. An angel shows Jimmy how his schoolmates help build God's Kingdom by living out the Beatitudes.
(13 minutes) http://catholicvideo.visionvideo.com
Page 259D - Chapter 17
Additional Resources
Video
Veggie Tales: Madame Blueberry, Big Idea Productions, Inc., 1993. This video shows why we should be thankful for the things we have, not resentful about the things we do not have. (30 minutes) http://www.ultimateveggie.com/bigidea.html
Page 271D - Chapter 18
Additional Resources
Books Prayers and Practices for Young Catholics, William H. Sadlier, 1997. On pages 5-6 the young Catholic is guided through traditional prayers and various forms of prayer.
http://www.sadlier.com
A Quiet Place with Jesus, Anne Joan Flanagan and Sheila Anne Smith, Pauline Books and Media, 1996. This book of meditations helps children grow in holiness.
http://www.pauline.org/store
Page 283D - Chapter 19
Additional Resources
Book Call Me Little Theresa, Susan Helen Wallace, FSP, Pauline Books and Media, 1996. This is a biography of St. Th?r?se of Lisieux written in a fast-paced style with warm illustrations. http://www.pauline.org/store
Video Francis Xavier and the Samurai's Lost Treasure, CCC of America, 1993. This video tells the story of the Saint's adventurous life carrying the gospel to India and Japan. (30 minutes) http://www.cccofamerica.com
Page 295D - Chapter 20
Additional Resources
Videos The Gospel with a Smile, Ikonographics II and Fisher Productions. This video includes:
Tape 1: Faith, the stories of the calming of the sea, the wise and foolish virgins, and doubting Thomas (18 minutes);
Tape 2: Hope, the stories of Abraham and Sarah, the big catch of fish, and Pentecost
(15 minutes);
Tape 3: Charity, the lost son, the washing of the feet, and the feeding of five thousand
(15 minutes).
http://catalog.americancatholic.org
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