FEATURES OF THE NEW Faith and Life

Special Features of Faith and Life:

Clear, comprehensive and exciting presentation of the Catholic Faith, tailored to 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 summary 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 Catholic Directory

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.

Changes in the new edition of the student texts include:

The setting of key terms in boldface to allow students and teachers easy access to important terminology within the text

Grammatical refinements in some portions of the texts

More direct quotations from Holy Scripture (from the Revised Standard Version)

While much of the text, including the use of traditional language and themes, remains unchanged, it is hoped that the revised edition will be easier to use for both students and teachers. The great works of art that appear in the original edition are maintained in the revised edition.

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