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STORIES OF GOD'S LOVE PRESCHOOL PARISH OR SCHOOL, AGES 3–4 or 4–5 • Kindergarten
RCL Benziger’s complete solution to religion readiness education. Stories of God’s Love is available for both preschool (ages 3-4 or 4-5) and kindergarten. It follows the USCCB’s “Guidelines for Pre-School Materials” and was written by a team of early childhood specialists. This program also meets the early learning standards of the National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC). Stories of God’s Love serves as the foundational program for ages 3–4, 4–5, and kindergarten for both parishes and Catholic schools.
Stories of God’s Love offers:
- A Scripture-based approach, presenting the Bible as the source for learning about God
- Age-appropriate formation with story leaflets and seasonal leaflets
- Lessons of We Celebrate Holy Days and Holidays; includes a Catholic Prayers page
- Separate parish and school guides that meet the needs of both parish and Catholic school programs with a choice of either single-day or multi-day formats
- A family focus that helps children and their families live Christian values
- Available virtues based magazine for families
STORIES OF GOD'S LOVE KINDERGARTEN PARISH OR SCHOOL
Religion Readiness:
Catechesis in early childhood education begins by touching the children’s hearts with the Gospel message. Developing the children’s awareness of God, using life experiences relevant to the developmental level of young children ages three, four, and five, including kindergarten, is the basis for the process. RCL Benziger believes that religion readiness in early childhood education is a process by which young children come to know God.
BLEST ARE WE FAITH IN ACTION KINDERGARTEN PARISH OR SCHOOL
Help spread the Good News through the Blest Are We Faith in Action story. It is a story told through Scripture, Tradition, the arts, and prayer. Our story invites children to learn their faith in a way they will remember, and helps them continue to grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ.
Blest Are We Faith in Action Kindergarten offers:
- Scripture stories integrated into every chapter
- Theme based learning through a story approach
- Provides religion readiness for the Blest Are We Faith in Action series grades 1-8
- A pull-out storybook makes a connection to the faith concept with children and their families
- Teacher and Catechist guides are filled with additional activities, teaching tips, prayers and resources
BLEST ARE WE KINDERGARTEN PARISH OR SCHOOL
A solid foundation for learning about the Catholic faith.
Child/Student Edition
Packaged in a folder, the school edition consists of single-sheet daily lessons, and the parish edition consists of four-page leaflets covering 21 chapters. Each folder also includes 10 chapters for feasts and seasons, 18 cutout activities, and a family activity page in English or Spanish.
Catechist/Teacher Guides
A five-day lesson plan for schools and one-day-a-week lesson plan for parishes follow a simple three-step method: Engage, Explore, Respond.
FAITH FIRST KINDERGARTEN PARISH OR SCHOOL
Built on the lives of today’s children to prepare them for tomorrow.
Child’s Book
Capture young children’s sense of wonder and build Catholic identity. Children will identify with our Faith First kids whose stories are woven through each chapter.
Catechist/Teacher Guide
The complete guide for use in both schools and parishes gives you helpful background essays, easy-to-use lesson plans, and informative parent pages.
CATHOLIC PRAYERS AND PRACTICES FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
New resource for Early Childhood and Elementary children!
Designed specifically for young learners, this new booklet will help young disciples grow in their prayer life and Catholic identity as they learn about the prayers and practices of our Catholic faith.