PROGRAM FEATURES

Blest Are We Faith in Action continues to invite children, families, and teachers to grow together in Faith, Word, and Action. Rooted in Sacred Scripture and built on the four pillars of the Catechism:, this comprehensive program presents the essentials of Catholic teaching in a balanced, engaging way that strengthens Catholic identity and encourages lifelong discipleship.

A Fresh Approach for Today’s Learners

The new second edition has been refreshed to meet the needs of Catholic schools today while remaining grounded in the Church’s vision for evangelizing catechesis, as articulated by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism and the Directory for Catechesis. The new features include:

• Grace in Motion – A distinctive sidebar feature unique to RCL Benziger, Grace in Motion gives students concrete skills to follow Jesus and deepen their relationship with God, self, and others.

• Faith in Action – Every unit provides opportunities to live out Catholic Social Teaching, showing students how their faith connects with the real needs of the world.

• Inclusive Design – A fresh, colorful design with sensory-friendly layouts ensures the program is visually inviting for all learners. Lessons have been simplified for busy teachers while remaining rich in content.

• Accessibility and Inclusion – Professionally reviewed to support adaptation for students with learning differences and disabilities. Teacher Guides include practical strategies for accommodations, behavioral support, and chapter-by-chapter teaching tips.

Comprehensive Teacher and Student Resources

• Teacher Guides – Easy-to-use guides provide planners, background material, enrichment ideas, optional activities, and digital access. Correlations to Family Life, Second Edition extend catechesis into family life formation.

• Student Take-Home Pages – Each chapter begins with a colorful, engaging two-page spread for families, designed to spark conversation, reinforce learning, and connect lessons to daily life.

• Celebrating Catholic Schools Week Digital Section – Interactive resources expand opportunities for engagement. Students can highlight text, add notes, bookmark, and post answers, while exploring saints, key concepts, and games online. Activity pages are printable for flexible classroom or home use.

• Diverse Saints and Holy People – Stories highlight witnesses of faith from varied cultures, eras, and vocations, reflecting the beautiful universality of the Church.

• Expanded Prayer Opportunities – Includes more prayers than ever before, plus grade-level prayer services and new unit prayers that introduce students to the richness of Catholic prayer traditions, practices, and expressions.

Available for the 2025-2026 School Year

Currently available for grades 1–6, this second edition of Blest Are We Faith in Action provides Catholic schools with a complete, inclusive, and engaging religious education program. With its thematic approach, accessible design, and integrated family connections, it equips children, teachers, and families to live out the Gospel and put faith in action.