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Program OverviewProgram Components Available for purchase as an annual subscription, the Christ Our Life Family Catechesis components are designed expressly for family faith formation. Family Catechesis is sold annually over four years and delivered digitally. For each year that you order, you will receive seven slideshow presentations. That%u2019s 28 presentations over four years.For the LeaderSlideshow Presentations %u2013 High-quality slideshow presentations give a positive visual impact to group meetings and ensure successful presentations to diverse groups. Each presentation includes embedded media clips and presentation notes. Director Guide %u2013 The Director Guide has everything needed to implement a successful Family Catechesis program in any parish, including suggestions for promoting the program, introducing the program to families, and alignment to popular family faith formation methods.Leader Guide %u2013 The Leader Guide takes you step-by-step through the content with preparation pages, audience-specifi c scripting, tips, and visual cues.For FamiliesThe Student Book, At-Home Edition, and Interactive Session Reviews %u2013 Parents carry forward the unit content at home during individually paced lessons that suit their families%u2019 schedules, using the Student Book together with the At-Home Edition. Interactive Session Reviews gauge children%u2019s understanding and monitor progress. For Grade-Level CatechistsParish Catechist Guide and Other Program Ancillaries %u2013The Catechist Guide contains catechetical background, clear plans, and scripting to help catechists confi dently convey faith concepts. Grade-level catechists use this resource in conjunction with the Student Book to teach the fi rst lesson in each unit during the grade-level sessions. Christ Our Life%u00aeFamilyCatechesisLEADER GUIDEChrist Our Life%u00aeFamilyCatechesisDIRECTOR GUIDEAll Rights Reserved w3546 www.christourlife.comGrade 5 %u2022 Unit 1 %u2022 Chapter 1Christ Our Life%u00ae AT-HOME EDITIONGRADE5UNIT 1OverviewThe At-Home Edition of Christ Our Life provides you with the opportunity to work with your child, using the Student Book, to grow together in faith. Whether you are doing home catechesis or seeking to be more deeply involved in your child%u2019s faith formation, these pages will give you the support you need.PrepareDesignate a quiet learning space where the lessons will take place. Before presenting the Student Book to your child, leaf through it. Pay particular attention to the following features:%u2022 Traditional Catholic prayers found on the inside front and back covers%u2022 Table of Contents%u2022 Families in Mission pages that appear at the end of each core chapter%u2022 Special Seasons and Lessons section%u2022 What Catholics Should Know section%u2022 Glossary %u2022 Pullout pagesPray that you and your child may recognize the presence of Christ in your lives today and every day.Unit 1: We Worship God as Catholic ChristiansBefore You Begin1. Read A Letter Home, found on page 2 of the Student Book. Decide how or whether you will experience the media for this unit and chapter. You may wish to use a web-enabled smartphone or a tablet. 2. Prepare or collect the following materials: a Bible, the Christ Our Life Student Book, and writing supplies. 3. Reflect on the lesson%u2019s Faith Focus: We worship God through prayer, service, and personal sacrifice as Jesus did. Praising God is the highest action we can perform as human beings. Family Catechesis Program 21