Key Concept: Divine Revelation is the process by which God makes himself, and his plans for humans, known to us. Humans share in the Creator’s loving plan by caring for creation. 
Catholic Faith Words:  Divine Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, providence, stewardship.

1. Read Pages 56-57: The Objective of this chapter is to recognize God’s loving care for all things and that stewardship is a way for us to appreciate and use God’s gifts.  We will look at the gifts of the Earth that are used in the Seven Sacraments as signs of God’s presence and power.

 Activity: Sacraments • Place the water, oil, bread, and grapes on a table.
Dip your finger in the water. Think about how the water felt and how we need water to live, just like we need God. • Look at the bread.  In the Mass, bread becomes the Body and Blood of Christ. Look at the oil and grapes, eat the grapes. • When we use these items in the Sacraments, we show respect for them as works of creation and as signs of God’s presence. 
Live: 

1. Read page 58:  Write down some things you can do to be a good Steward of God’s Creation today!  

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 61–62: Send these pages home with each child.
 

CHAPTER 1 HANDOUT    CHAPTER 1 REVIEW

Key Concept:  True happiness can come only through communion with God.  Religion expresses our relationship with God through beliefs, prayers, and practices.

Catholic Faith Words:  religion, grace, faith, Messiah.

Discover:  You just finished reading and discovering about taking care of the gifts God gives us through creation.  God made us to be happy with him.  When we think we want or need certain things we don’t have, God uses that longing to lead us to him.

1. Read pages 64-65:  What are the most important things that you would like to have?  God wants you to be happy!  That is why he gave us the desire for our longings! 
2. Read pages 66-67:

1. Write the word faithfulness vertically down the board or on chart paper.
2. Create an acrostic poem by adding a word or phrase that helps you grow in faith around or with each letter of the word faithfulness. 

Live: 

1. Read page 68–69: Skip People of Faith on page 69 and resume with the Live Your Faith activity…what is the message?

Family + Faith Chapter Review Pages 71–72.

CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 2 REVIEW

Key Concept:  One way God communicates his love is through signs.  Through the visible signs and Divine actions in each Sacrament, we receive grace and are helped to share in God’s work.

Catholic Faith Words:  covenant, Seven Sacraments. 

Discover:  Listening for God and seeking God in our hearts helps us become more aware of his presence in our lives and the world. 

1. Read pages 74-75:  Write down some signs that are mentioned that tell us about God’s presence.
2. Read pages 76-77:  Read over the Effective Signs in the Sacrament Chart

Live:

1. Read page 78:  Write down how can you listen more actively for God speaking to you every day? 

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 81–82 

CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 3 REVIEW

Key Concept:  The Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. Virtue is the habit of doing good. The Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity are gifts from God. 

Catholic Faith Words: mystery, Holy Trinity, virtues. 

1. Read pages 88-89: 
2. Read pages 90-91: The Theological Virtues. 

 Activity Master 4: Trinity Puzzles, page 87E. 

Live: 

1. Page 92: Activity: Virtues Collage
2. on white construction paper use magazines and catalogs to create a Virtues Collage. •  draw a cross, an anchor, and a heart across the page. • find pictures of people living out the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity from the magazines or catalogs. Cut out the photos and glue them to the paper under the appropriate symbols. 

Family + Faith Chapter Review Pages 95–96

CHAPTER 4 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 4 REVIEW

Key Concept:  Prayer and worship are ways to show love for God and to thank him for his blessings.  When we pray and worship, God fills us with joy, strength, and hope. 

Catholic Faith Words:  reverence, worship, liturgy.

Discover:  We just finished talking about how the Theological Virtues help us live in relationship with the Trinity. Now we’ll talk about ways we can praise and show reverence to God. 

1. Read pages 98-100:  What are some ways we show reverence for God in church? In the Book of Gospels, we stand to listen and sing, we genuflect in front of the Tabernacle are some ways we show reverence for God in church.  
2. Page 101:  The Role of the Trinity.  Write down from page 101 how each of the Three Divine Persons in the Holy Trinity are at the core of the Church’s liturgy.  Activity Master 97E

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 105–106.
 

CHAPTER 5 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 5 REVIEW

Key Concept:  The Great Commandment states that you should love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, soul, and mind.  The Cardinal Virtues play a central role in helping people lead morally good lives. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Cardinal Virtues.

Discover:  We use our words and gestures to worship God. Prayer is an important way we show love for God and is part of following his Commandments. 

1. Read pages 108-109: The Cardinal Virtues.
2. On page 109 write down each cardinal virtue that you practice.
3. On pages 110-111:  Read the examples and write down what a virtuous response or action would be.  We live out the Cardinal Virtues every day in the decisions we make. When we make the right choices, we grow closer to being the people God wants us to be.

Live: 

1. Read page 112:  Think about and write down some good decisions that you have made as you read the, Decision Making Tips. 
2. Page 113:  Choose one of the Cardinal Virtues and practice how you can follow it for the following week.

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 115–116.
 

CHAPTER 6 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 6 REVIEW

Key Concept:  The Incarnation is the mystery that the Son of God became man in order to save all people. God created all people in his image and likeness, with the ability to love, free will (freedom to choose), and a soul that will live on after death. 

Catholic Faith Words:  psalms, creation, sin, Son of God.
 
Discover: 

1. Read pages 122-123: The Visit of the Magi. 
2. Interactive Activity: Gifts of the Magi
3. Research the definition and meaning of gold, frankincense, and myrrh on a smart phone, tablet or laptop.
4. Write down what you found.  What do you think was the significance of the Magi bringing these gifts to Jesus in the manger.
5. Write down your own gifts and talents.  What are the gifts we are called to give Jesus now?  How do we share our gifts with one another?  What do our gifts represent? 
6. Read pages 124-125: Focus on the words Incarnation, Savior, Free Will, Soul.  These are not easy concepts for you to understand but this is a good introduction fo 

Live: 
Read page 126: Activity:  Find the scripture in your Bible (or using technology).  On a piece of paper write down the Titles for Jesus and the qualities he showed in the Scripture.

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 129–130
 

CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 7 REVIEW

Key Concept:  God’s Kingdom is present and grows in the Church and her Sacraments until God’s Reign comes in fullness at the end of time.  Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God through his actions and parables. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Kingdom of God, parable, miracle, conversion.

Discover:  Because we are made in the image of God, we can be signs of his love. In his words and actions, Jesus taught all about God’s love and his Kingdom. 

1. Read pages 132-135:   131 E Activity Master

Live: 

1. Read page 136:  parables to research.
2. Interactive Activity:Have your Bible.  Look up the following parables: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37); The Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1–14); The Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12–14; Luke 15:3–7); and The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)
3. Choose one of the parables and write down the questions that help you to understand your parable better from page 136.

Family + Faith  Chapter Review Pages 139–140.

Key Concept:  Through the Sacraments, Christ unites his followers to his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.  Jesus Christ is the Redeemer of the human race. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Original Sin, sacrifice, Paschal Mystery, liturgical year.

Discover:  

1. Read pages 142-145:   Activity: Sacraments Follow these instructions. Write down the Seven Sacraments on a piece of paper. 
2. Look at the chart on page 145. 
3. Write down your thoughts on the following questions:  How do we celebrate Baptism?  What do you remember about your First Communion?  How do you feel after participating in Reconciliation? 

The Sacrament of Holy Orders means devoting yourself to God’s People. Anointing of the Sick brings comfort to those who are in pain.  By celebrating the Sacraments, we participate in the Paschal Mystery.  Each Sacrament draws us closer to Jesus.

Live:

1. On page 146:  Complete the sentences using the word list included needed for the Symbols of Victory!

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 149–150.
 

CHAPTER 9 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 9 REVIEW

Key Concept:  As members of the Church, we are all united in living out the mission of Christ. The Church’s unity is expressed in the images of the Body of Christ and the People of God. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Marks of the Church, Body of Christ.

Discover: 

1. Read pages 156-159:  The Wider World.  Activity: Look up Pope Francis’s Twitter account (@pontifex) or find a few of his Tweets. 
2. Imagine Pope Francis has called a new Council.  What do think the Pope would ask Church leaders to focus on?  How could you support the Pope’s message? Write down some Tweets to Pope Francis.  (including the address @pontifex). You can can share the Church’s message with the world on social media and in your words and actions every day.
3. Write down from page 158 the Marks of the Church describing each Mark!  

Activity Master 10
Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 163–164.

CHAPTER 10 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 10 REVIEW

Key Concept:  The Apostles proclaimed Christ’s Good News and spread the Reign of God as Jesus commanded. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Pope and the bishops continue the Apostles’ mission to teach.

Catholic Faith Words:  Pope, Magisterium, infallibility.

Discover:  The images of the Church tell us something about being a community of Jesus’ followers.

1. Read pages 166-169 -Activity Master 11: Decipher the Clues, using the text. page 165E.Have the children complete the first, second, third, and fifth items on the Activity Master. 
2. Read pages 168-169:  Activity: Faith Toolbox.
3. Take an empty shoebox and brown paper or a grocery bag.  Cover the shoebox and its lid with the paper, and decorate it as a Toolbox. Fill your Toolbox with items that keep your faith strong: notes to God, a rosary, birthday or First Communion cards, or photos.  Write down what you put in your box.  It’s a good idea to add to the box as you come to understand your Faith throughout the years! 

Live: 

1. Read Words for understanding on page 170.

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 173–174.
 

CHAPTER 11 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 11 REVIEW

Key Concept:  Mary and the Saints provide the Church with models of heroic virtue and holiness. Canonization declares that a model Christian is enjoying eternity with God.

Catholic Faith Words:  salvation, holy, Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
 
Discover:  We have been learning that the Holy Spirit guides the Church as she teaches about Christ. The Holy Spirit also helps each of us grow in faith and share that faith with the world. Throughout history holy women and men have trusted in the Holy Spirit’s guidance. 

1. Read pages 176-177:  Spend some time reading on the Saints and write down how they responded in Holiness!

Live: 

1. Read page 180:  Activity: The Rosary Follow these instructions.
2. Have your Bibles and index cards with you.  Scripture passage that connects to the origins of the prayers used when saying the Rosary. Matthew 28:19 (The Sign of the Cross) Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:2–4 (The Lord’s Prayer) Luke 1:28, 42 (The Hail Mary) Philippians 4:20 (The Glory Be).
3. Write down how each Scripture verse connects to the Rosary. 

Praying the Rosary, and not just the individual prayers, helps us honor Mary in a deeper way. portion. 

Family + Faith & Chapter Review Pages 183–184.
 

CHAPTER 12 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 12 REVIEW