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Program OverviewEach Unit Opener announces the unit theme through engaging text, art, and Scripture. The QR code leads to multimedia that reinforces the connection between church teaching and unit content.Chapter Openers feature purposeful, engaging imagery that off ers additional opportunities to engage children and reinforce concepts.A Moment with Jesus off ers the opportunity for prayer in every chapter. Children pause to speak with God and grow in awareness of his constant presence.Student BooksThe Student Books contain 25 chapters plus Special Seasons and Lessons, the What Catholics Should Know faith handbook, and a Glossary. Prayers to Know by Heart are printed on the inside front and back cover of each grade level for easy reference. Each chapter authentically communicates the rich teachings of the Church in an age-appropriate manner. Beautiful imagery and engaging activities enhance chapter content, while the integrated multimedia appeals to diff erent learning styles.UNIT1Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; cry out to the rock of our salvation.Psalm 95:1We Worship God as Catholic Christians1_b__001-052_5282_COL24_SE_G5U1.indb ~ pg 1 ~ LoyolaPress. 11/14/22 10:01 PMFinal Review 11/14/22 Editorial Approval _______CHAPTER2Jesus Offered Perfect Worship to the FatherHave you ever loved an animal so much you wished you could talk with it? Imagine%u00a0love 100 times greater, and that%u2019s still not close to the love God has for humanity, his greatest creation. The Father loves us so much that he created us in his image with a soul, the spiritual part of us that will live forever. Only humans are called to share in his divine life. To make this possible, he sent his Son to earth, and the Holy Spirit made it known that Jesus was the Son of God. Through Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine, we can share in God%u2019s divine life. Our share in God%u2019s life is called grace. We can%u2019t do anything to earn or merit grace. However, it was part of God%u2019s plan to offer it to us and give us the choice to cooperate with his action in our lives. Jesus became human to redeem us. He lived, suffered, died, and rose to save us from the power of sin and death. We can%u2019t repair our relationship with God by ourselves. We need to share in Jesus%u2019 life, which the Holy Spirit makes happen through the Church. Because of this, we are able to enjoy a life greater than our human life.Jesus devoted his every word and action to God. He worshiped the Father through perfect prayer and loving service to others. Finally, Jesus offered the greatest act of worship: his sacrifice on the Cross at Calvary. Through his life, Jesus gave us grace.By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, we first receive that grace at Baptism. Through grace, we are made like Christ. The Holy Spirit helps us follow Jesus. Jesus calls us to join him in prayer, loving service, and sacrifice. The more closely we follow Jesus, the more we grow in%u00a0grace and the more we are united with him.Jesus Calls Us to WorshipA Moment with JesusGrace helps us live our Christian life and follow Jesus more closely. Take a moment to think about the ways you follow Jesus. In your own words, tell Jesus about the things you do to love and serve other people. Ask Jesus to help you grow in grace and live united with him. Thank Jesus for his example of loving service.Jesus Calls Us to Worship Chapter 2 11_b__001-052_5282_COL24_SE_G5U1.indb ~ pg 11 ~ LoyolaPress. 11/14/22 10:01 PMFinal Review 11/14/22 Editorial Approval _______8 Christ Our Life | For more information call 800-621-1008