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Sacramental Preparation Books

Sacraments: Gifts for All Eucharist Resource Binder

A rich reference for teachers when preparing students with challenging needs for Eucharist. This book has Scripture stories using pictures and minimum wording to illustrate the heart of Christ’s message. Also included are hints for effectively reaching students, questions to consider, concept words, visual, auditory and kinesthetic activities, and a resource list of supplemental publications related to these topics. Materials can be duplicated.

All About Mass Student Edition
Also Available in Spanish (Preview)

Uses limited vocabulary and simple images to explain the Mass in a way that both young children and adults with developmental disabilities can understand. (Preview)

Who Is Jesus? Student Edition
Also available in Spanish (Preview)

Simple concepts, basic visual images and limited vocabulary make this booklet an excellent resource for introducing and reinforcing key concepts about Jesus. (Preview)

Sacraments: Gifts for All Reconciliation Resource Binder

A reference for teachers to use when preparing students with challenging needs for Reconciliation. This book has adapted Scripture stories using pictures and minimum wording to illustrate the heart of Christ’s message. Also included are hints for effectively reaching students, questions to consider, concept words, and visual, auditory and kinesthetic activities, and a resource list of supplemental publications related to these topics. Materials can be duplicated.

Sacraments: Gifts for All Reconciliation Student Edition
Also Available in Spanish (Preview)

Colorful pictures and minimum wording help students grasp the concept of Reconciliation. This booklet is an excellent way to keep students focused on the lesson and a beautiful reminder of how much Jesus truly loves us. (Preview)

Sacraments: Gifts for All Confirmation Resource Binder

A rich reference for instructors to use when preparing individuals with special needs for the sacrament of confirmation. Prayers, pictures and explanation of the reception of Confirmation are part of the binder. Additional topics include Confirmation sponsors and an expanded discussion of the gifts and fruits of the Spirit.

Sacraments: Gifts for All Confirmation Student Edition
Also Available in Spanish (Preview)

The story of confirmation beautifully told using simple words and images about the Gifts of the Spirit. Vocabulary allows for use with both young adults and adults with developmental disabilities. (Preview)

Additional Print Materials

The Apostles Creed What Catholics believe about the Church and their faith. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

The Beatitudes Timeless teachings of Jesus that draw us closer to God’s Kingdom. Each Beatitude is told in simple language with numerous illustrations. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

Bible Stories A collection of twenty-two stories from the Old and New Testaments. 
Uses minimum words and an abundance of pictures to tell these wonderful stories.

Blessings Signs and symbols help us understand and experience God’s blessings, and we in turn share those blessings when we do God’s work. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

Who is Mary? Mary said yes to God and became the Mother of Jesus. Among the stories, this book tells of the Annunciation, the Wedding at Cana, Jesus’ death and resurrection and Mary’s Assumption into Heaven. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

New Life From baptism, Eucharist, confirmation to resurrection and new life, God’s love is always with us. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

Prayer God listens when we talk to Him. This book explains prayer and includes the Our Father, the Eucharist prayer, and three simple prayers to use throughout the day. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

The Rosary The Rosary helps us remember special events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. This book covers the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries and reminds us that Mary asks us to pray the Rosary. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

The Sacraments This book covers the seven sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Sacrament of the Sick, Marriage and Holy Orders. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

The Saints Ten saints are featured, including St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. Frances of Assisi, St. Therese, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. (Preview) (Preview in Spanish)

Welcome One, Welcome All Resource Binder Practical, applicable materials from dioceses throughout the United States that explains how to make inclusion a part of your religious education programs. Topics include: Theology, Behavior Management, Administration and Lesson Preparation.

All publications, with the exception of Welcome One, Welcome All, which is not a textbook, are approved for use as text books in accord with the Code of Canon Law and have the Imprimatur and Nihil obstat.

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