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Book Description ---------------- God’s Gift Reconciliation and Eucharist This program offers meaningful experiences that will pass on the truth and beauty of our Catholic faith and of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. These fully integrated sacramental-preparation programs, available in English and bilingual versions, engage children’s hearts and minds through multiple prayer rtunities, unique interactive elements, and beautiful commissioned artwork. Preview samples online at www.loyolapress.com/sacprep. Program features * Highly flexible and adaptable to meet the specific needs of your school or parish * English and fully bilingual editions available * Traditional prayer, guided reflections, psalms, and additional prayer rtunities are integrated throughout the program * Interactive components and features appeal to children’s many learning styles * Inclusive components designed to serve the needs of entire school and parish families Child’s Book * Logical structure combines with active learning to engage children * Prayers are presented in child-friendly text * Exploration of lessons includes reading, conversation, and fun-filled experiences that appeal to all learning styles * Scripture stories and links to Scripture enrich the experience and connect children to the Bible * Scripture comes to life through stories, beautiful art, and interactive stickers, which are bound in the back of each Child’s Book. * A multicultural approach and a parallel Spanish-English bilingual program unites Spanish- and English-language members of the Catholic faith. * Bilingual-version facing pages are numbered the same for ease of instruction. * Multiple rtunities for children to experience prayer are offered in every chapter. Family Guide Together: Preparing at Home for First Reconciliation Together: Preparing at Home for First Eucharist The family guide serves as a superb resource designed to assist parents as their children prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. * Colorful, magazine format presents information inan easy-to-use, appealing manner * Inful stories build background and guide parents through lessons * Opening prayers are included for family moments of prayer * Practical articles help parents instill in their children values and principles of moral development * Real stories gathered from families about living the Catholic faith share ins related to the concepts in each chapter Children’s Keepsake Booklets My Own Reconciliation Booklet My Own Mass Booklet These keepsake booklets are tailored to each sacrament. Each provides an rtunity for children and parents to actively grow in prayer and knowledge of the sacrament. Catechist Guide * 3-Minute Retreat, Catechist Background, and Catechist Preparation open each chapter, providing support for catechists and teachers * Chapter Lesson Planners provide an easy-to-read, at-a-glance graphic that helps catechists and teachers plan meaningful lessons * Step-by-step lessons and scripting provide support and convenience * Catechist Handbook provides valuable information about teaching children and preparing them for the sacraments * CD, included with every guide, provides inspirational music, Scripture stories, and guided reflections to be used throughout the program * Blackline masters included with every guide Free with each Catechist Guide Reproducible blackline masters CD featuring Scripture stories, guided reflections, and music Sample child’s keepsake booklet * • The Catechist Guide provides unparalleled support for preparation through 3-Minute Retreats, Catechist Background, and Catechist Preparation. * • Clear, customizable Chapter Lesson Planner helps catechists and teachers prepare lessons confidently. Program Director Guide The Director Guide offers essential information, including how to * Schedule sessions and special events * Use the program components in a variety of ways * Plan and organize parent orientations and parent/child retreats * Create a welcoming, faith-enriching environment Program Director Guide includes Resource CD This CD includes resource materials that complete the sacramental-preparation experience, including * Customizable handouts * Invitations * Certificates * Reminder letters * Much more Director Resource DVD: Come and See Unique to the God’s Gift sacramental-preparation program, this powerful resource provides six segments (three in English, three in Spanish) that invite children and adults into conversation about their faith: * A Tour of the Church helps viewers learn about the important people and items inside the church. * Your Role at Mass explains the elements of the Mass in a way that parents and children can both understand. * Ritual Matters helps parents appreciate how the rituals in their life connect to our life in the sacraments. Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) From the Back Cover ------------------- Resources for Families www.loyolapress.com/godsgift This Web site provides children and parents with additional rtunities to learn about the sacraments and be blessed in other ways. You’ll find * Reliable, helpful information on the sacraments * Games and crafts * Daily 3-minute online retreats * Sunday Connection reflections for families Resources for Families www.loyolapress.com/godsgift This Web site provides children and parents with additional rtunities to learn about the sacraments and be blessed in other ways. You’ll find * Reliable, helpful information on the sacraments * Games and crafts * Daily 3-minute online retreats * Sunday Connection reflections for families Read more ( javascript:void(0) )