This chapter explores the gift of faith. The Unit Opener tells the story of Abraham, our father in faith. The following strategy will teach the young people more about the gift of faith in the story of Abraham.

In this chapter the students reflect on the centrality of the Bible for believers. The following strategy will help them learn how to construct a prayer service using the Sacred Scripture.

In this chapter the students reflect on the nature of God and the wonders of his Creation. In the Disciple Power feature, they will focus on the gift of wonder and awe that we have before the majesty of God. This strategy will help them to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation.

In this chapter the students recall how humanity became separated from God and how Christ has restored our friendship with God. The following strategy will allow them to discover more of this story from the biblical texts.

In this chapter the students learn more about Mary as the first and model disciple. They will also explore the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. The following strategy will help them prepare an experience of a scriptural Rosary that they can introduce to younger grades.

In this chapter the students reflect on the events of the Paschal Mystery. This strategy will help them focus on the acts of sacrifice and kindness through which Christians continue to participate in the saving work of Christ.

In this chapter the students focus on the Age of the Holy Spirit that was ushered in at Pentecost and that continues today. This strategy extends the teaching about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit out of the classroom and into their homes and communities.

In this chapter the students review the Four Marks of the Church and learn of the Church’s mission from Christ to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). This strategy will help them to reflect on the call to discipleship as symbolized in the Four Marks.

In this chapter the students learn about the liturgy and the liturgical seasons. Use this strategy to put their knowledge and interest to work.

In this chapter the students learn that Jesus’ Baptism was a new beginning for God’s people. Use this strategy to help them learn more about John the Baptist and Jesus’ Baptism.

In this chapter the students learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation. Use this strategy to review and renew important statements of faith.

In this chapter the students learn how the Church celebrates the Mass. Use this strategy to review what we are asked to do each time we are dismissed from Mass.

In this chapter the students learn about forgiveness and how to prepare themselves for the Sacrament of Penance. Use this strategy to help them incorporate an Ignatian method of examining one's conscience.

In this chapter the students learn about Jesus' healing and the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Use this strategy to help them study and discuss some of the Scriptural passages used in the Rite of Anointing.

In this chapter the students learn why Holy Orders is a Sacrament at the Service of Communion. Use this strategy to help them creatively promote vocations to the priesthood or consecrated life.

In this chapter the students learn about God's plan for love and life in the Sacrament of Matrimony. Use this strategy to help students identify qualities important for couples to develop to have a happy and holy marriage.

This learning strategy will help the students think of ways in which they have lived one of the Theological Virtues.

In this chapter, the students learned about forming one's conscience. Encourage them to use this strategy to examine their consciences before bed at night.

This learning strategy helps the students to reflect about someone they know who lives the Law of Love on a daily basis.

In this chapter, the students learned that the Beatitudes teach us about following Jesus. Use this strategy to help them identify how they can live each one.

Help the children memorize this beautiful prayer of Mary who expresses her perfect love for God.

Use this lesson strategy to help the children creatively express their understanding of one of the Ten Commandments.

Love of Neighbor includes a welcoming spirit and acts of service. Use this strategy to have the children learn more about their parish helps others in the community.

In addition to praying the Our Father, the children can learn how to meditate on God's presence using this prayer strategy.