God's Promise in the Old Testament
But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel;...Luke 24:21
As Jesus’ disciples, our journey of faith begins with trusting in God. From the beginning, God established his Covenant with Israel and promised the Messiah to redeem all of Creation. Today, we have hope knowing that God fulfilled his promise in Christ Jesus.
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Be My Disciples, Second Edition invites Catholic young people to grow in their conversion to Jesus Christ and in their understanding of Catholic teaching; develop the habits of discipleship; decide each day to choose life in Christ; and live as active, committed members of the Catholic Church.
The program offers an exciting exploration of our Catholic faith using a holistic scope and sequence to help students see ALL of life through the eyes of faith. It incorporates the latest research in the way children learn and applies it to faith formation.
In Grades 7 and 8, the students enrich and expand their knowledge of core concepts through five semester texts, each of which focuses on a particular area of Catholic teaching.
This new edition now includes the Family Life Connection, an amazing family resource built right into the Student Edition textbook! Students will take home this two-page insert to help them build the skills they need to live healthy, holy lives. This newly updated and expanded edition encourages children to understand their role within the parish community and continue to grow in their identity as sons and daughters of God.
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CATECHIST GUIDE
Catholic Social Teaching lessons for each unit have been included in the Catechist Guide, with student resources available for download from Flourish. Each lesson encompasses a story that highlights one of the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, as well as three suggested activities that invite children and their families to live out that theme in their homes and communities. Additional resources and catechetical tips have been added to the Catechist Guide. Existing books have been updated to feature the New American Bible, revised edition, as well as the current ritual texts for sacraments. Each chapter uses a new rotating feature called, Nurturing the Faith.
Included with this purchase is a printed Catechist Guide and access to the eBook + digital resources through our online platform, Flourish.
Unit 1: The Law of God
Chapter 1: God's Plan of Love
Chapter 2: The Mystery of Creation
Chapter 3: The Origins of the Hebrew People
Chapter 4: An Exodus into Freedom
Chapter 5: Faith Endures
Chapter 6: The Promised Land
Catholic Social Teaching: The Universal Destination of Goods
Unit 2: Awaiting the Messiah
Chapter 7: Just Hearts Reign
Chapter 8: A Prophetic Cry
Chapter 9: Restoring Faith
Chapter 10: Prophets of Mercy
Chapter 11: Collected Wisdom
Chapter 12: The Way of the Lord
Catholic Social Teaching: The Common Good
Catholic Prayers and Practices
We Celebrate the Mass
Key Teachings of the Church
Books of the Bible
Glossary
Index
Graphic Organizers
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