Faith & Life Series

This is the most popular series in Catholic homeschooling circles. Each book is doctrinally orthodox, easy to read, has great pictures and the kids enjoy learning from them! Each grade has a student text, activity book, and a teachers manual.

The new FAITH AND LIFE religion series is being hailed as a new breakthrough in the field of religious education. It is a comprehensive Catholic program that combines beautiful classical and original artwork with a solid doctrinal and Scriptural presentation in an easy to read and stimulating format that is being praised by teachers, students and parents everywhere.

Special Features:

Clear, comprehensive and interesting presentation of the Catholic Faith, tailored for the different grade levels, with a foundational emphasis on Scripture and Vatican II.
Quotations from Scripture, the liturgy, Church documents and the saints highlight important points in each lesson.
Inspirational classical and original artwork and photographs connect the lessons to the life of Christ and of the Christian.
Questions and answers at the end of the chapters help review vital material and aid retention.
Helpful supplementary sections include: Prayers and Devotions, Liturgical and Seasonal Life of the Church, Words to Know.
Follows guidelines laid out by the General Catechetical Directory, Pope John Paul II's "Catechesi Tradendae", and the U.S. National Catechetical Directory.

The lessons in FAITH AND LIFE incorporate the four principal components of catechesis--the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. Throughout the series, every aspect of Christian life is addressed:

What we believe (the Creed)
What we do (the Commandments)
The means to our end (Sacraments and Liturgy)
What we hope for (Prayer and Scripture)

The FAITH AND LIFE Activity Books, designed for use in the home or classroom, provide creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life.

Our Heavenly Father - Grade 1 Text (Third Edition)
$10.95
THEME: Introduction to the Trinity, with emphasis on the life of Jesus, the plan of salvation, and the child's part in the plan. Acquaints child with Mary, angels and saints. Child learns basic prayers.

SEQUENCE: Ch.1-8: The Old Testament, God our creator; our home in Heaven lost through original sin; the world prepares for the Savior. Ch. 9-21: The Incarnation, life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Ch. 22-28: The Holy Spirit, the Church, and Mary our mother.

AIM: To give the first grade student a basic introduction to God, the life of our Savior, and to prayer, with a special emphasis on growing to know, love, and trust God.

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Our Life with Jesus - Grade 3 Text (revised)
$10.95
THEME: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Mass.

SEQUENCE: Ch. 1-7: The Old Testament covenant with God. Ch. 8-14: Obedience through love of God and his laws. In Confession we meet Jesus in his mercy. Ch. 15-25: The life of Jesus and Jesus in the sacrifice of the Mass. Ch. 26-30: Our part in the Church born of the Holy Spirit; our relationship with Mary and the Communion of Saints.

AIM: To show the third grade students that they belong to God's chosen people and the child's family is an important part of God's family, the Church. Also, to encourage prayer and love for God's law.

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Jesus Our Guide - Grade 4 Text (Third Edition)
$10.95
THEME: God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in that plan, and the many ways God helps us in our pilgrimage on earth to Heaven through his word, his law, and his Church.

SEQUENCE: B.C.: Before Christ Ch. 1-14: The fall and the first murder. The sin and suffering of mankind. God chooses his people and their leaders. A.D. In the Year of Our Lord Ch. 15-30: History changes when Jesus the King comes. Through grace, especially in the sacraments, we receive the strength to do good.

AIM: To help fourth grade students understand their purpose and goal in life, and to see God's plan in history and society to lead us all to Heaven, our true, eternal home.

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We are now selling all revised versions of The Faith & Life Series. The original editions are still available directly from Ignatius Press. They also carry the Image of God Series and other textbeooks.