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1 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com Table of Contents Language Arts.............................................101 Voyages in English.....................................102–107 Reading in Action.......................................108–111 Phonics in Action.........................................112–113 Exercises in English............................................114 Vocabulary in Action.........................................115 English Skills in Action................................116–117 Sales and Customer Service. ............... 118–119 Pricing............................................................. 120 ICON KEY Looking for a specific type of resource? Use this key as you explore our library of resources! Available in print Available in digital Family activity or resource Free online activity or resource Sold separately Included with Teacher Edition Included with Adaptive Finding God Suggestions and ideas Available as an LP eBook Available as an LP audiobook News from Loyola Press. ........................2–7 Trending Topics...............................................8–9 Family Formation Growing with GOD.......................................10–14 Springs of Faith.............................................15–19 Forming Ministers of God’s Love..................20–21 Catechetical and Adult Formation One Book, One Parish..................................22–23 Catechetical Formation Series....................24–25 Catechist’s Toolbox Series................................26 Effective Catechetical Leader Series...........27–28 Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation Adaptive Finding God.................................30–35 Adaptive Learning Kits................................36–39 Loyola Learning Tools..................................40–44 God’s Gift....................................................45–52 Confirmed in the Spirit................................53–58 Called to Be Catholic...................................59–60 Bridges to Faith..................................................61 Conociendo nuestra fe Catolica/ Knowing Our Catholic Faith..............................62 Wanderlight.................................................63–65 God Made Everything..................................66–69 Finding God.................................................70–83 Encontrando a Dios.....................................84–92 Christ Our Life...........................................93–100
2 For over 100 years, the mission of Loyola Press has been based on the spirit of St. Ignatius, who points us to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In response to this calling, we create resources that facilitate transformative experiences of God so families and individuals of all ages can lead purposeful lives with and for others. We accomplish our mission by focusing on real people with real challenges. Inspired by the ministry of St. Ignatius, we understand the insights gained and the lives impacted when we find Christ in the marginalized and the challenged. Our passion to accompany others lends itself to unlimited insights for the future of our children and our collective faith. Our investment in educational research and best practices paves the way for innovation and shared resources. Our openness to partnerships ensures that the vision always overshadows personal gains or losses. The journey is long and can be difficult, but it is always worthwhile. We enter it with purpose and passion to walk hand-in-hand. Thank you for your trust. Investing inYOU
3 The Long View When I consider my “sense of overload” from the perspective of my future self—let’s say ten years from now—I’m surprised at how quickly I can prioritize with clarity. The important and urgent items rise to the top, and I can see how to move forward. Our Catholic faith invites this long view as well. When I consider who I want to be when I’m called back to God at the end of my earthly life, I can discern, with crystal clear vision, who I need to strive to be today. As your partner, I try to manage Loyola Press by taking the long view as well. Whether sitting face-to-face with a leader of the Church, a diocese or school—or a teacher, catechist, parent, or student—I listen and learn, and then envision the future impact our materials can have, so Loyola Press knows how to build them today. From this listening and discernment, it’s an easy decision to invest in market research, new partnerships, new product development, and professional development for our staff. The 2024/25 academic year is just the beginning as we plan new, innovative, transformative resources that further our shared vision. I look forward to hearing from you (today and in the future) about the impact our materials make for you and those in your care. Joellyn Cicciarelli Iggy at Your Side As a contemporary of Catholic astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the 1500s, St. Ignatius’s reality was shaped by a series of world-changing discoveries and concepts. Loyola Press continues this connection with Copernicus by putting you at the center of our universe. Our Educational Consultants are just one of the many Loyola Press “planets” that revolve around your needs. Our product development specialists, technology team, and support personnel all take your needs into consideration every day. Pulling it all together is Iggy himself! Iggy is your 24/7 virtual support, quick with answers and ideas. He has even been known to proactively offer tips, suggestions, and reminders to help you juggle your many tasks. You can always reach him with your questions, ideas, and insights at iggy@loyolapress.com. HELLO MY NAME IS
4 In nearby Philadelphia, another group of sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, brought a spirit of joy, simplicity, warmth, and hospitality to their teaching endeavors. It may be a surprise to some that Voyages in English was originally developed by the IHM Sisters, but thanks to their lifelong commitment to education, how could they not recognize the importance of communication in sharing the Catholic faith. As Voyages in English celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2023, the IHM Sisters and Loyola Press remain committed to rigor and the ongoing development of best practices. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LOYOLA PRESS The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, have been teaching children in and around Cleveland since 1874. This relationship with Loyola Press extends for half a century and continues with the latest revision of Christ Our Life. Combined with the expertise of Loyola Press, these incredible educators bring ageappropriate, practical classroom experience and rigor to everything they do. Among the new benefits, Christ Our Life now features integrated multimedia in every chapter. See page 93 for more. The All-New Christ Our Life: Embracing the Knowledge and Expertise of Those Who Have Dedicated Their Lives to Education Celebrating Voyages in English The Church Then and Now ® Christ Our Life GRADE 8 Grade Level 7 ISBN-13: 978-0-8294-4297-7 ISBN-10: 0-8294-4297-9 Visit www.voyagesinenglish.com to begin your journey today! What makes a story stir your soul or warm your heart? How does it keep you reading, listening, wanting more? What moves a poem forward or propels a speech into history? Open Voyages in English to find out. Discover how mastering grammar and writing can make your words sing and your sentences soar. Writing is a mighty and powerful form of communication, and it can make you more powerful, too. Where can words take you? Everywhere. What can words do? Everything! Where can words take you? What can words do? GRAMMAR AND WRITING IN ENGLISH IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND WRITING IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND WRITING
5 What’s happening at loyola press Expanding Our Language Arts Offerings The All-New Reading in Action, Phonics in Action, and English Skills in Action Programs. Loyola Press is extending the Voyages in English brand by deepening our commitment to language arts. Reading in Action is a self-guided reading program for grades 1–8, developed to reinforce the grammar and writing concepts of Voyages in English. Phonics in Action is the perfect foundation for grades K–2 to fully engage in aspects of the English language. English Skills in Action offers everything needed to support individual, small-group, or whole-class English language learning. Loyola Press is excited to adapt and debut this acclaimed program, winner of the Best European Learning Materials awards, for the North American market. Check out our language arts offerings on page 101.
6 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LOYOLA PRESS Loyola Press is committed to innovation, technology, research, and partnerships that help further our mission and help us explore the boundaries of what transformational experiences look like. If you haven’t already looked at these free tools and resources, here are some great ways to stay connected on our journey together. The Catholic Teachers’ Lounge 3-Minute Retreat For better or for worse, nothing feeds the school culture like the teachers’ lounge. Loyola Press partners with national teaching experts Jill Annable and Colleen McCoy-Cejka to offer practical solutions, best practices, faith ideas, and other tips from Catholic teachers around the country in 10-12 minute episodes on their thrice-weekly podcast. The positive, funny, and proactive conversations inspire teachers across the country. Visit us in the Catholic Teachers’ Lounge! CatholicTeachersLounge.com 3-Minute Retreats invite you to take a short prayer break, pausing for a moment of quiet to reflect on a Scripture passage right at your computer. Or take your daily moments of prayer with you wherever you go with free apps for your Apple and Android mobile devices. The 3-Minute Retreat app is free and brings you a new retreat each day in your choice of English or Spanish. 3MinuteRetreat.com The Ignatian Spirituality site and the dotMagis blog provide information on Ignatian spirituality from Jesuit and Ignation sources around the world. Contributors include authors and experts on Ignatian spirituality. ignatianspirituality.com Ignatian Spirituality
7 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com Loyola Press’s longtime Partnership with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability What’s happening at loyola press Follow @LoyolaPress on social media for timely updates on our curriculum products that inspire learning and growth. Let's stay connected! Loyola Press and NCPD continue to deliver and support classroom resources for families and students that ensure meaningful engagement in all aspects of education for all individuals. See page 30 for more.
TRENDING TOPICS Comprehensive Student Assessment with the Loyola Press Online Assessment System Loyola Press is a strong proponent of providing tools that give teachers an effective means of educating and assessing their students. The Loyola Press Online Assessment System allows catechists and teachers to create, assign, and deliver tests through a secure online test center, making it easy and automatic to gauge student comprehension. Available for additional purchase. BUILDING TESTS • Questions randomly selected by question type from existing question sets and/or tests • Questions randomly selected by specific question information, like state standards or difficulty level • Build from an empty test, creating all test content ASSIGNING TESTS • Electronically: OAS autocorrects tests and generates reports documenting individual and classroom progress. • Printed: Premade tests are printed and administered to students. Test scores can be manually entered into OAS and included in the reporting functionality. REPORTING SYSTEM • Assignment Results reports detail students’ performance on selected assignments. • Proficiency Charts and reports provide visual representation of student and class proficiency levels. • Question Item Analysis reports detail class performance on a per question basis to identify areas requiring additional instruction. • Grade Book reports show student performance on all assignments within a designated date range. CLASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • Create and edit class rosters • Import and export class lists • Can be implemented in a computer lab setting or on individual student devices • Email functionality allows teachers to email individual students or the whole class simultaneously • Integrates with Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, and Schoolology Available for Finding God, Christ Our Life, and Voyages in English! 8
TRENDING TOPICS Teacher and Catechist Support in the LP Digital Library The LP Digital Library is the key to managing the robust toolkit of digital resources that accompany our curriculum programs, including resources for administrators, teachers, and catechists. With an access code and the click of a button, the LP Digital Library eliminates the hassle of juggling printed ancillary components and streamlines the integration of Loyola Press programs into your school or parish. Directors and Principals The LP Digital Library provides tools specifically designed to take any unnecessary effort out of program implementation, including • Director guides • Scripted support pieces • Teacher/catechist/parent orientations • Communication templates Catechists and Teachers Catechists and teachers are fully supported in their planning and teaching with tools that include • Lesson planners • Reproducible worksheets • Access to multimedia for use in the classroom • Lesson extenders • Assessment resources Please ask your Director or Principal for the access code. Questions? Call us at 800-621-1008 or email us at websupport@loyolapress.com Access Code Submit LP Digital Library Enter your access code below Dashboard Contact Help Logout Christ Our Life Finging God God’s Gift Spiritual Books God Made Everything Directors Resources Grade 5 Christ Our Life: Director Resources Christ Our Life ©2024 – School Edition Download Download Expiration Date Expiration Date Downloads Remaining Downloads Remaining File File Digital Director Guide and Implementation Resources Grade Level Resources by Type Catechist and Parent Orientations Grade Level Resources by Chapter Intergenerational Retreats CHRIST OUR LIFE DIRECTORS KINDERGARTEN GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8 RES RES RES RES RES ○Scan the QR code to show the Plant Animation media to a friend or family member. Discuss the symbolism of each part of the plant. ○Make a work of art—such as a song, a painting, or a poem— about one thing you love about the natural world around you. In the artwork, express praise to God for creating that thing. ○God the Father is our loving Creator, and he continues to act in the world and in our hearts. Make a list of ways you see God’s presence in yourself and the world around you. Post the list in a place where you will see it in the morning, and thank God for one thing on the list each morning. ○Read aloud John 14:23. Plan to do something in the next week to keep God’s Word and show love to Jesus. ○Show your Little Greenhouse project to a friend or family member. Talk with that person about how God reveals his love even in small things such as the plant in your greenhouse. session 1 Missionary Discipleship chal l enge Choose three of the following Action Items to complete before our next meeting. Action Items © All rights reserved. Finding god reproducible blackline master beastfromeast/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images Young Person’s Signature Parent/Guardian’s Signature www.findinggod.com Grade 7 • Unit 1 • Session 1 GRADOS 1–6 GUÍA PARA EL DIRECTOR DEL PROGRAMA Para usar con ENCONTRANDO A DIOS EDICIÓN BILINGÜE 9 Program Multimedia Reproducible Worksheets Director Resources
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 10 The newest and most complete child safety and empowerment program available, Growing with GOD:™ Safe and Sacred makes teaching Catholic family living easy. This unique, systematic approach takes into account the whole of each person with the most up-to-date research and behavioral expertise. Not only do children learn the value of seeing themselves as children of God, but they better understand positive and respectful relationships with families, peers, and authority figures. Available in English and bilingual Spanish-English, this is a must-have program at every parish and school so every child and their family can fully thrive. FEATURES and BENEFITS • Designed with flexible implementation options, allowing the program to be taught by itself or seamlessly woven into your current faith formation program • Meets and exceeds parish and school compliance requirements for maintaining a “safe environment” program as called for in Article 12 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People • Includes easy-to-learn strategies and techniques for children to gain confidence, keep themselves safe, and establish and maintain healthy relationships • Prepares teachers and catechists to teach sensitive materials with confidence through the use of slideshow orientations, retreats, reflection, lesson preparation, and more • Supports parents as they guide their children to stay safe and make healthy moral choices through Parent Guides (available in English and Spanish), an orientation slideshow, and lesson overview sheets Growing with GODTM Creciendo con DIOSTM GRADES K–8 AT A GLANCE A modern, modular program grounded in church teachings and the Catholic faith that empowers children to respond to troubling and dangerous situations. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN • Spiral curriculum • Engage, Explore, Reflect, Respond AUTHORED BY Loyola Press AVAILABLE IN English, Bilingual Spanish-English Adopted by all parishes in the Diocese of Orange and by all schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore!
TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com 11 growing with god | program approach LESSON 4: Safety Awareness Safety Strategies This lesson helps children to develop and practice situational awareness, recognize threats, follow safety rules, and develop personal and family safety plans. LESSON 5: Digital Discipleship Safe and Healthy Habits in Online Environments This lesson brings the tenets of Catholic moral decision making to the digital world, helping children develop safe and healthy habits in online environments. LESSON 3: Friendship and Bullying Healthy Relationships This lesson provides guidance to children during their formative years to help them build and maintain healthy relationships. LESSON 6: My Sacred Self Catholic Family Living This lesson explores emotions, human growth and development, human sexuality, reproduction, and the sanctity of human life in an age-appropriate manner. LESSON 7: Trust and Secrets Recognizing and Responding to Red Flags This lesson covers the characteristics of a safe person, what constitutes a safe versus an unsafe secret, and consistently reporting unsafe situations across all grade levels. Cura Personalis: A Holistic Approach to Child Safety and Family Life Meaning “care of the whole person,” St. Ignatius’s principle of cura personalis invites us to take into account the whole of each person – his or her mind, spirit, body, and soul. Growing with GOD builds upon this principle and helps children learn to love themselves and others in a way that brings out the best in each person. The program is comprised of seven modular lessons plus one bonus lesson per grade that are scaffolded from grades K–8, expanding upon lessons learned in prior grades. Each lesson focuses on a different lesson theme. LESSON 1: God Creates Us Building Confidence, Growing Spiritually and Physically This lesson helps children identify physical characteristics of humans and encourages body positivity. LESSON 2: Boundaries Abuse Prevention This lesson teaches children to set personal boundaries to help keep themselves safe and to respect the boundaries of others.
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 12 Name Seguros agrados Nombre © All rights reserved. Todos los derechos reservados. LESSON 4 Safety Awareness LECCIÓN 4 Mantenerse seguros Say ___________ in a loud, strong voice. As fast as you can, ___________ to a safe place. As you get away, ___________ loudly to get the attention of safe people nearby. ___________ a trusted adult what happened. Path to Safety When you know ahead of time what you should do in an unsafe situation, you can act quickly to stay safe if that situation ever occurs. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from the word bank. GO NO TELL YELL SAFETY El camino hacia la seguridad Cuando sabes de antemano lo que debes hacer en una situación de peligro, puedes actuar rápidamente para mantenerte a salvo si esa situación alguna vez ocurriera. Completa cada frase con la palabra del banco de palabras que corresponda. HUYE NO CUENTA GRITA Di ___________ en voz alta y fuerte. ___________ a un lugar seguro tan rápido como puedas. Al irte alejando, ___________ fuerte para llamar la atención de las personas que están cerca. ___________ a un adulto confiable lo que ocurrió. SEGURIDAD Safety Awareness · Worksheet 4 / Side A GRADE 3 / LESSON 4 GRADO 3 / LECCIÓN 4 Mantenerse seguros · Hoja de actividades 4 / Lado A 01A-06B_5050_GWG22_BIL_SE_G3_L1-6.indd ~ pg 1 ~ LoyolaPress. 5/1/21 3:05 PM PDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______ Seguros agrados © Todos los derechos reservados. (t) Claudine Gévry. Nombre __________________________________________________________________ Jesús me enseña a alabar a Dios todos los días Todo lo que hacemos muestra el amor de Dios a los demás. Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo. Alabamos y agradecemos a Dios. Piensa en cómo usas los dones que Dios te dio. Luego, haz un dibujo para acompañar la acción de cada recuadro. Rezo. Ayudo. Comparto. Cuido. GRADO 2 / LECCIÓN 1 Dios nos crea · HMB 1 Core Components As a modern modular program, Growing with GOD includes a variety of components to meet the instructional needs of teachers and catechists and the social-emotional needs of children. Teacher Guide The Teacher Guide provides instructional support in a consistent manner across lessons and grade levels, using the Engage, Explore, Reflect, Respond teaching model. The Guide offers the spiritual and material resources needed to impart sensitive lesson content confidently and successfully. With the suggested scripting and inclusion tips provided, teachers are thoroughly prepared to deliver instruction with respect and clarity. Student Worksheets Instead of traditional bound student books, Growing with GOD utilizes full-color student worksheets that come in pads of 25 or 10 sheets for each lesson. Double-sided student worksheets help illustrate lesson concepts and invite children to respond to the lesson content in ways that are meaningful to them. The worksheets are designed to allow catechists and teachers to present the lessons in the order they find most appropriate for their program and the children and families it serves. English worksheets are 8.5” x 11”; bilingual Spanish-English worksheets are 11” x 17”. Reproducible Worksheets Reproducible worksheets support classroom instruction by inviting children to engage more deeply or by extending the lesson. Each lesson includes one reproducible worksheet. Lesson Resources Lesson resources enable visual learners to better comprehend the lesson content. These lesson resources help teachers present sensitive or complex topics with clarity. At least one lesson resource is included with each lesson. © All rights reserved. Name ___________________________________________________ Looking Ahead to the Future Looking Back at the Past Year What changes am I looking forward to and feeling excited about? What opportunities can these changes bring? What challenges can these changes bring? Think About the Future We are always changing. This can be exciting when we know that God is with us every step of the way, helping us grow. Because of this, we can look toward the future’s blessings and challenges with hope. For the first three questions below, write your answer in the box. At the end of the year, revisit your answers. On the lines below the boxes, write how the changes you encountered over the past year matched up with your expectations and affected your relationship with God. How did the changes I encountered over the past year match with the expectations I wrote above? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ GRADE 5 / LESSON 1 God Creates Us · BLM 1 32 FAMILY FORMATION: Growing with God
13 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com growing with god | engagement tools Engagement Tools The Growing with GOD program incorporates developmentally appropriate engagement tools into each grade’s lessons that help teachers and catechists deliver instruction while drawing the children into the content in personal and meaningful ways. Blaise the Lion – Hand Puppet Grades K–2 Blaise the Lion puppet welcomes children, helps them center themselves, and assists them with calling to mind what they might already know about the lesson content. Slide Shows Grades 3–5 A brief, moving slide show helps children see themselves reflected in the lesson content. Slide-by-slide scripting is included in the Teacher Guide. Growing with GOD App Grades 6–8 The Growing with GOD mobile app leads young people through guided reflections that help them focus on the lesson content. Guided reflection scripts are also provided. Some changes are easy to see. Maica/Getty Images © All rights reserved. 4 4
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 14 Digital Components Leader Guide The Leader Guide provides an overview of the program structure, information on flexible implementation, training for catechists and teachers, and tools to introduce the program to parents. “My Sacred Self” Animated Videos “My Sacred Self” animated videos are used with Lesson 6 of each grade to help explain sensitive topics in an informational and engaging way. Video content is always age appropriate. At-Home Parent Guides At-Home Parent Guides extend the lesson and can be used for homebased instruction. Perfect for schools and parishes that want to send a specific lesson home to be taught by parents. Lesson Summaries One-page lesson summaries provide a brief overview of lesson content, highlighting important themes and topics addressed. Summaries can be sent home before a lesson to inform parents about upcoming lessons or after lessons to give them an overview of what their child learned. Parent Orientation Plans for a parent orientation and an accompanying slide show introduce the program to parents and provide an opportunity to learn about the program’s structure, methodology, and covered topics. Catechist Orientation Plans for a teacher or catechist orientation along with an accompanying slide show introduce the program to instructors and offer them an opportunity to learn about the program structure, ask questions, and familiarize themselves with lesson content. K–8 GRADES LEADER GUIDE www.GrowingwithGOD.com 1 K–8 GUÍA DEL LÍDER Seguros agrados w2541_GWG22_LG_Spa.indd ~ pg 1 ~ LoyolaPress. 4/5/21 12:17 PM Final Review 4/5/21 Editorial Approval _______ © All rights reserved. W1633 www.GrowingwithGod.com Love Will Steer Me True (Loyola Press) by Jane Knuth, Ellen Knuth As my children become adults, my role is changing. It is transforming slowly into a pause to watch God work on my daughters’ faith, instead of anxiously trying to shape it myself. This isn’t obedience. It is another way to practice my religion. This feels something like that way of life Jesus hints at when he talks about the Holy Spirit. Parent to Parent God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good. Genesis: 1:31 Reflection How wonderful to be reminded that God is at the heart of all creation, and that it is good! Too often we view the world, and ourselves, with a critical eye. This Scripture refocuses us. By using the gifts of faith and reason, we reflect on God’s goodness. Through the lens of our Catholic faith, we explore God’s creation and seek to experience in it the fullness of life. When we investigate the natural world we are led closer to God, the Creator of all things. Questions How often do I reflect on God’s goodness in creation? In what ways do my experiences in the world bring me closer to God? How do I recognize God’s love and goodness in myself and others? Prayer Speak to God, using the words of this prayer or your own. Creator God, thank you for giving me a world filled with your goodness. Help me to care for it responsibly. LESSON 1 God Creates Us · Parent Guide www.GrowingwithGod.com · 2 Lead Your Child to Grow with God: Spiritually, Socially, and Physically Spiritual Make a reading corner in your home. Display a Bible and include a few books and magazines by Catholic authors and publishers. (These may be available to borrow from your parish.) Engage your child in discussions about articles or stories to encourage a habit of daily reading and prayerful reflection. Social Use scientific discoveries or technology breakthroughs as a springboard for discussions about making choices. Consider how using these tools might challenge our beliefs or cause temptations. Help your child see that an educated conscience guides us in discerning right from wrong and knowing what God wants us to do in each situation. Physical Invite your child on a walk around your neighborhood, to a local park or, if possible, out in nature. Try scheduling the outings at different times of day. Point out what you notice about your environment, such as the weather, the color of the sky, or any animals and insects. Share with your child how these parts of God’s creation make you feel and encourage your child to do the same. © All rights reserved. W1633 www.GrowingwithGod.com GRADE 7 Finding God in Science and Technology Advancements in science and technology are reshaping our daily lives. While these changes provide unique opportunities, they can also present parenting challenges. You may find yourself wondering: How do I talk to my child about God in relation to science? How can I help my child navigate new and complicated choices? The Church teaches us that faith and science support each other. God instills in us the desire to know him and a mind to investigate and understand the world he creates. We can come to know God more deeply by exploring the world he creates. Science can allow us to see the glory and mystery of God who is at the very heart of all things. Call your child’s attention to things you notice every day in nature, the technology you use, and scientific discoveries pointing out how you recognize the hand of God in each. Remind your child that the innovations of the human mind are made possible by a generous and loving God. Help your child be mindful of using these innovations in healthy and virtuous ways that are in accordance with Catholic culture, identity, and Tradition. You play a big part in helping form your child’s conscience. Developing an educated conscience gives us that inner “voice” to know right from wrong. Pray together, read Scripture, and regularly receive the sacraments. These practices help strengthen our relationship with God and better know what God wants us to do. Though faith is above reason, there can never be any real discrepancy between faith and reason. Since the same God who reveals mysteries and infuses faith has bestowed on the human mind, God cannot deny himself nor can truth ever contradict truth. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 159 Faith and Reason What the Church Says About In This Lesson For You Pages 1–2 ■■ Finding God in Science and Technology ■■ 3-Minute Retreat ■■ Lead Your Child to Grow with God ■■ Parent to Parent For You and Your Child Pages 3–4 ■■ With Your Child: Bringing the Lesson Home ■■ Pray Together LESSON 1 God Creates Us LESSON 1 God Creates Us · Parent Guide www.GrowingwithGod.com · 1 FAMILY FORMATION: Growing with God
15 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com Early Family Formation and Catholic Baptismal Preparation Springs of Faith is your secret to engaging and connecting with the young couples and families of your community. Using Baptism as the springboard, Springs of Faith creates a long-term, peer-to-peer network where young families can learn and grow together, creating a critical support system for the people most at risk of leaving the Church. FEATURES and BENEFITS • Three-phased foundational program leads participants from pre-evangelization through the Rite of Baptism and on to continuing engagement and affiliation with their local parish, facilitating the beginning of lifelong discipleship. • Participant-driven sessions offer comprehensive baptismal preparation through study of the Scripture and Tradition behind each step of the Rite of Baptism. • Multiple program-implementation models provide flexibility to meet the varying needs of all parishes. • Comprehensive resources ensure that coordinators and leaders are prepared for and feel comfortable with facilitating program sessions. Springs of Faith GRADES K–8 AT A GLANCE Springs of Faith welcomes young adults into the Church, providing community and fellowship opportunities and prepares parents for the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN • Engage, Explore, Reflect, Respond • Discover, Encounter, Share AUTHORED BY Loyola Press in consultation with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston AVAILABLE IN English, Spanish Program Coordinator Guide Discover • Encounter • Share SPRINGS OF faithTM Descubrir • Encontrar • Compa MANANTIALES de fe Guía del coordinador del p Reuniones para dar la bienvenida a adultos católicos Descubrir Guía del líder TM MANANTIALES de fe er • Share er Guide ring for the ent of Baptism oring the ental Mystery NGS OF aithTM Music and Movement Sessions for Newborns and Children up to 36 Months SPRINGS OF FAITHTM Sesiones de música y movimiento para recién nacidos y niños hasta los 36 meses MANANTIALES DE FETM Diario de actividades para padres y padrinos MANANTIALES de fe TM Preparación para el sacramento del Bautismo Exploración del misterio sacramental MANANTIALES de feTM Encontrar • Compartir Guía del líder Discover Leader Guide Gatherings to Welcome Catholic Adults SPRINGS OF faithTM All references to/citations of the Rite of Baptism in the Springs of Faith program are taken from the new Order of Baptism of Children, second edition (2020), approved by the USCCB and confirmed by the Apostolic See. Refer to pages 45–62 for additional Sacramental Preparation programs
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 16 FAMILY FORMATION: Springs of Faith DISCOVER: Pre-Evangelization Gatherings to Welcome Catholic Adults The Discover phase of Springs of Faith is meant to pre-evangelize individuals and couples from across the faith spectrum, including seekers and those who may be considering a return to their Catholic roots. Participants are invited to explore and discuss their faith in an open, welcoming environment. Four 90-minute sessions are each organized around a specific theme. . ENCOUNTER: Baby Steps to Baptism Preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism In the Encounter phase, parents prepare for the upcoming Baptism of their children as they thoughtfully and prayerfully consider each element in the Rite of Baptism. Within two three-hour sessions, parents explore the Scripture and Tradition involved in the Sacrament of Baptism and examine their own personal responses to each step of the rite. Discover, Encounter, Share Springs of Faith offers three phases of preparation – Discover, Encounter, and Share – to provide opportunities for participants to connect with one another as they grow in their own faith and prepare for the journey of raising their children in the Catholic faith. Session 1 Session 2 Baptism: The Visible Sign of Our Call to Christ Blessing and Invocation of God over Baptismal Water What Name Do You Give Your Child? The Baptism: Renunciation of Sin, Profession of Faith, and Pouring or Immersion in Water What Do You Ask of God’s Church? Anointing After Baptism and Clothing in the White Garment Do You Clearly Understand What You Are Undertaking? Light and Opening; The Lighted Candle and Ephphetha Rite The Readings, Prayers, and Anointing Before Baptism Baptismal Acclamation, the Lord’s Prayer, and Concluding Rites FAITH The biblical definition of faith; discussing and exploring one’s own faith BELONGING Experiences of belonging; what it means to belong to God and to the Church FAMILY The “domestic church” as a family that nurtures and supports faith DISCIPLESHIP An invitation to belong to and follow Christ and to live as he did
17 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com springs of faith | PROGRAM COMPONENTS SHARE: Gathering and Baby & Me Beginning of Lifelong Discipleship The third phase of Springs of Faith takes on two forms: 2. Baby & Me sessions allow parents to gather with their newly baptized children for play, song, and faith-centered support and encouragement. 1. Post-baptismal family gatherings help parishes lay the foundation for a meaningful lifelong practice of the baptismal call and offer opportunities for continued engagement in the parish. My Photo Bible for Babies Bright colors and Bible stories fill the pages of this keepsake. Six favorite Scripture stories are presented with a spot for your baby’s picture in each illustration. Activity Journal for Parents and Godparents A perfect gift for parents and godparents, this journal is filled with informative articles, helpful tips, and thought-provoking activities designed to lead parents and godparents to reflect on their own Baptisms as they prepare for that of their child or godchild.
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 18 Program Components Springs of Faith provides all the resources needed for both leaders and participants in the various phases of the program. A variety of media, including videos, music, and downloadable PDFs, can be found in the LP Digital Library and are easily accessed from a device with an internet connection. Program Coordinator Guide Discover Leader Guide Baby & Me Leader Guide Videos Baby & Me Music Springs of Faith App My Photo Bible for Babies Activity Journal for Parents and Godparents Music and Movement Ses for Newborns and Child up to 36 Months SPRINGS OF FA FAMILY FORMATION: Springs of Faith Encounter/Share Leader Guide
19 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com springs of faith | PROGRAM COMPONENTS Videos Keep participants engaged with videos that offer thought-provoking moments and dynamic explanations of the Catholic faith. Videos help leaders spark conversations and encourage participation in the Discover, Encounter, and Share phases. Baby & Me Music Lively, delightful, and developmentally appropriate songs help parents connect with their children and show that children of any age can participate in worship! Springs of Faith App This easy-to-use app allows busy parents to explore themes from the Family Gathering sessions on their own time and puts opportunities for parish community engagement at every family’s fingertips. Digital Components Music and Movement Sessions for Newborns and Children up to 36 Months SPRINGS OF FAITHTM Kits The Springs of Faith program offers complete flexibility, with kits and pricing options to fit the varying needs of all parishes. • Springs of Faith Kit – Full kit includes program components necessary to plan and implement all three phases of the program. • Springs of Faith Add-On Kit – Add-ons include 10 Activity Journals, 10 My Photo Bible for Babies, and 10 Springs of Faith app access codes for parishes that have already purchased the full kit. • Springs of Faith Discover Program and Baby & Me Program – These options are for parishes who choose to offer only Discover sessions for the young adults in their parish or Baby & Me gatherings for new parents.
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 20 Small-Group Support System Empowering Parents Finally, the peer-to-peer support system that parents have been asking for. Parenting is hard work with no road map to navigate the ups and downs of the journey. There is no better solution than structured small-group discussion with Scripture and faith as a guide. The recurring sessions quickly become the highlight of their week as parents connect and grow with trusted peers. This two-year program is organized into thematic units and consists of weekly one-hour sessions. Each unit concludes with a celebration session led by the pastor or deacon, prepared by the participants, and focused on some aspect of the liturgy. A designated lead couple helps guide participants in sharing and learning together to foster dynamic discussions and community-building experiences. FEATURES and BENEFITS • Teaches parents how to be empowered leaders within their own families based on the belief that the experience of salvation starts at home • Simple, experience-based, easy to implement, affordable, self-guided, proven and effective program • Developed in collaboration with and in response to the outcomes of the V Encuentro • Follows a Catechumenal Model whereby participants learn by sharing in a small-group setting Forming Ministers of God’s Love Catholic Parenting in the Domestic Church AT A GLANCE The program empowers parents to be loving leaders in their homes and parishes while strengthening their role as ministers of the domestic church and the community. By participating in this program, couples will grow as spouses and parents, becoming more involved in their parishes and more rooted as Catholics. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN • SEE our present situation • ENLIGHTEN our lives • LIVE according to the Word AUTHORED BY Dr. Dora E. Tobar AVAILABLE IN English, Spanish Forming Ministers of God’s Love Catholic Parenting in the Domestic Church DR. DORA TOBAR The Eucharistic Community Participant Book YEAR 2 Formación de ministros del amor de Dios Padres católicos líderes de la Iglesia doméstica DRA. DORA TOBAR Discípulos de Cristo Libro del participante AÑO 1
21 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com FORMING MINISTERS OF GOD’S LOVE | PROGRAM COMPONENTS Program Components The Forming Ministers of God’s Love program is divided into two years. Year One, Disciples of Christ, focuses on ways for participants to improve their personal and family lives by reencountering Christ, his life, his message, and the mystery of salvation. Year Two, The Eucharistic Community, invites participants to rediscover God’s love for them, their spouses, and their children through his covenants. Participant Books The Participant Books provide each session’s prayers, Scripture passages, discussion questions, reflection points on the Scripture, church teachings, and topics or activities to share with children at home. The guides also provide plans for celebrations and pages for couples to tear out and keep to refer to in their daily lives. Available in English and Spanish Program Coordinator Guide This online resource details everything needed to effectively plan and implement Forming Ministers of God’s Love. Along with an explanation of program components, you will find tips for management, plans for lead couple and participant orientation meetings, and templates for publicizing the program. Available in English and Spanish Orientation and Training Videos The Forming Ministers of God’s Love program comes with three videos designed to provide a program overview and introduce the program to lead couples and participants. These videos can be shown during orientation meetings or shared with individuals and groups in less formal settings. Available in English and Spanish PROGRAM COORDINATOR GUIDE Forming Ministers of God’s Love Catholic Parenting in the Domestic Church Year 1 and Year 2 are available for purchase as separate kits. Both kits include 10 Participant Books, the digital Program Coordinator Guide, and orientation videos.
GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS 22 One Book, One Parish: A Priceless Gift of Inclusion Nothing brings a parish together faster than dynamic discussion—especially when the community is grasping for signs of hope and joy. Distribute the gift books during the holidays, back-to-school nights, or on any given Sunday to show how much you appreciate and value your community. Extend the impact of the gift with a no-obligation invitation to connect with a shared exploration using small groups and easy-to-use discussion and facilitator guides. Enrich your parish community while celebrating your Catholic identity. Suggestions for a successful experience • Present it not as “one more thing to do” but instead as a special escape from “too many things to do.” • Start small with ministry leaders and parish influencers before expanding to the entire parish. • Use it as an evangelization tool and share the gift books with neighbors, friends, and coworkers. • Reference universal themes of books in homilies, bulletins, and email blasts so everyone can benefit. QUANTITY 50-99 BOOKS 100-499 BOOKS 500+ BOOKS PRICE $5.00 EACH $4.00 EACH $3.00 EACH Most Popular Option! FREE shipping on all orders! PARISH MINISTRY: One Book One Parish
23 TO ORDER: 800-621-1008 | customerservice@loyolapress.com | store.loyolapress.com PARISH MINISTRY | ONE BOOK ONE PARISH Take your pick from several best-selling books and authors that meet people where they are and carry them forward together. HOW ONE PERCENT OF YOUR DAY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE the 15-minute prayer solution gary jansen a simple life-changing prayer Discovering the Power of St. Ignatius Loyola’s Examen JIM MANNEY ISBN-13: 978-0-8294-3535-1 ISBN-10: 0-8294-3535-2 Break through the prayer barrier. st people most of the time, prayer is hard. It is especially difficult to mention unsatisfying—when people experience it as formal, petitious. But what might happen if you discovered a simple prayer ed all that? What if you discovered a prayer that changed you? yer That Changes Everything, Jim Manney introduces Christians ear-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception nd the way he prayed. The prayer is the examen, which s Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective ind that is constantly attuned to God’s presence. kes the prayer so powerful is its capacity to dispel any notion that mewhere “up there,” detached from our day-to-day tasks and Instead, the examen leads us into a relationship with a God who be personally caught up in the lives of those whom he created. ng five simple steps for praying the examen, we can encounter who, as Scripture tells us, “is not far from each one of us”—the e presence in our lives can make all the difference in the world. Jim Manney is co-author of the book What’s Your Decision? as well as the editor of many books on Ignatian spirituality, including What Is Ignatian Spirituality? He is a senior editor for Loyola Press. Jim and his wife live in Michigan. the prayer that changes everything JIM MANNEY $9.95 U.S. GARY JANSEN station to station An Ignatian Journey through the Stations of the Cross Foreword by Jennifer Fulwiler EMBRACING THE PROMISES OF GOD theInner Chapel BECKY ELDREDGE ENOUGH Overcoming SelfDoubt and Appreciating the Gift of YOU as you are paprocki Living the Sacraments joe paprocki Living the Sacraments Finding God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth Fr. Dominic Grassi and Joe PaProcki Living the mass How One Hour a Week Can Change Your Life Living the mass BY WILLIAM BYRNE 5 THINGS with Father Bill Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul FOREWORD BY ROMA DOWNEY 5 The 15-Minute Prayer Solution Gary Jansen A Simple, LifeChanging Prayer Jim Manney Positively Catholic Michael Leach Station to Station Gary Jansen Inner Chapel Becky Eldredge Mercy in the City Kerry Weber Enough as You Are Peggy Weber Living the Sacraments Joe Paprocki Living the Mass Fr. Dominic Grassi and Joe Paprocki 5 Things with Father Bill William Byrne CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN I AM WITH YOU LESSONS OF HOPE and COURAGE in Times of Crisis I Am With You Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Free discussion guides available online. Books and discussion guides in English and Spanish when available. For any bulk purchase questions, call customer service at 800-621-1008.
24 Catechist Training and Formation Experience The Catechetical Formation Series by Loyola Press is an online training and formation experience for catechists and others seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills for faith formation and evangelization ministries. In this series, Joe Paprocki, DMin, a master catechist, author, and speaker, facilitates meaningful formation experiences for catechists in the areas of BEING, KNOWING, and DOING. Drawing from his popular Toolbox Series, Joe and his co-presenter Deirdre Mullane assist catechists in acquiring the basic knowledge and confidence they need to effectively serve as catechists and to engage people of all ages in faith formation that is evangelizing. The Catechetical Formation Series in Spanish follows the same format listed above, but has been expertly translated, adapted, and presented by Master Catechist, Ana Barraza. Ana currently serves in the Diocese of Sacramento, CA, and has been involved in ministry for over twenty five years as a catechist, youth minister, music minister, and retreat director for children, youth, and adults. FEATURES and BENEFITS • Easy-to-use in a variety of settings—at home on the individual level or in a group setting for an entire catechetical team. • Downloadable worksheets with questions to review information and initiate meaningful discussions on important topics. • Learning sessions can be used to train new catechists or as refresher training for veteran catechists. • Extend sessions and dive deeper into the content by pairing learning sessions with books from the Toolbox Series. Catechetical Formation Series AT A GLANCE An online catechist training resource consisting of 10 learning sessions that are accompanied by downloadable documents that invite catechists to apply concepts learned in the sessions to their ministry experience. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN • Being, Knowing, Doing AUTHORED BY Joe Paprocki, DMin TRANSLATED AND ADAPTED BY Ana Barraza AVAILABLE IN English, Spanish GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE –SAINT IGNATIUS Available in English and Spanish!
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