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1 Education Resource Center ERC Contact Information: X214 or X210 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning A dbqcmed1@dbqarch.org dbqmed@dbqarch.org Comprehend the meaning of the Beatitudes and of the Ten Commandments, which serve as a guide to conscience formation. Below you will find a variety of resources to assist you in fulfilling the Goals and Essential Learning elements of the Elementary Curriculum Guidelines. Some resources may be used for direct instruction with the students. Others may provide background information for the catechist. Still others might be used for parent correspondence: Consider sending a link to an online video which explains at an adult level what students are learning in their formation sessions or an activity that can be done at home to reinforce what was learned in class. Resources will be updated throughout the year, but if you wish to have the most recently updated listing or need assistance with additional media resources, please contact the Education Resource Center. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Catholic Faith Picture Cards - Good Choices / Bad Choices Catholic Faith Picture Cards illustrate core catechetical concepts. Good Choices / Bad Choices Cards include twenty 5.5" square cards with a photograph and text on the front showing either a good or bad choice. On the reverse side is either a thumb's up or thumb's down, a smiling or frowning face, and the text "good choice" or "bad choice." Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Concept Story - I Celebrate Reconciliation pp. Concept Stories share faith stories with simple concepts, simple text, and simple visuals. I Celebrate Reconciliation prepares students for the Sacrament of Forgiveness. It covers concepts including good and bad choices, the rite of Reconciliation, and God's loving forgiveness. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Concept Story - Jesus Tells Me To Love pp. Concept Stories share faith stories with simple concepts, simple text, and simple visuals. Jesus Tells Me to Love is adapted from Jesus' message to love others as found in the Gospels of Mark and John. It teaches concepts of Jesus' love for us; discipleship as a way of life for Catholics; the Great Commandment and Golden Rule; prayer, sacraments, and good choices as the basis for loving others; and forgiveness. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: My Finding God Songs / Mis Canciones Para Encontrando A Dios CD This CD includes songs in both English and Spanish: Beatitudes - Disciple's Song - Empty Tomb - Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Pray Always - Saints Point The Way - Sign Of The Cross - We Are Church - Las Bienaventuranzas, La Canció Del Discípulo, La Tumba Vacía - Los Dones Del Espíritu Santo - Oren Sin Cesar - Los Santos Nos Guían Al Caminar - La Señal De La Cruz - Somos Iglesía. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God: Hands-On Lesson Cards Unit 5 - Morality, Our Lived Faith BK pp. These Hands-On Lesson Cards offer blackline masters, games, arts and crafts, and more. Unit 5 cards feature St. Clare of Assisi and include activities to help students learn to love through kindness, fairness, good choices, respect, and honesty. Also included are cards about forgiving and being forgiven. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multisensory learning. Adaptive Finding God: Program Coordinator Guide BK pp. Adaptive Finding God is a faith formation program for children with autism and special needs. It can be used to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program. It also includes a stand-alone program for parishes, schools, and homes for individuals or groups. The program utilizes a number of hands-on learning tools (also available from the Education Resource Center). (Includes Program Coordinator Guide, Catechist Guide, Parent Group Facilitator Guide, and the book, How to Welcome, Include, and Catechize Children with Autism and Other Special Needs) AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 1

2 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning A Comprehend the meaning of the Beatitudes and of the Ten Commandments, which serve as a guide to conscience formation. Am I Making God Smile? BK Taylor, Jeannie St. John EC, P 2005 Kregel Kidzone Nothing is going right for Erik! The milk is spoiled at breakfast. He loses his special rock for show-and-tell and now the weird new kid is his partner for the nature hunt! But instead of getting mad, Erik makes bad things good and shows your kids how to please God! Includes parents' guide. Beatitudes For Children, The BK Gortler, Rosemarie Each Beatitude is coupled with a kid-sized explanation that makes it easy for children to relate to these powerful statements. There are real-life applications for children as well as a prayer to help follow the teachings of the lesson. Beatitudes Poster Set, The pp. P, I 64 pp Our Sunday Visitor, S Maryknoll World Production Eight full-color posters are included, using photographs from around the Maryknoll world, illustrate those groups Christ called blessed. The Beatitudes discussion guide will help students connect their lives and attitudes to their faith and the gospels. On the back you will find background information, discussion points, and a thought for the day. Beatitudes, The J, S 2 min YouTube / Outside Da Box Production Sketch drawings and narration remind viewers of the true path to happiness. Many think happiness comes from money, self-sufficiency, and living for the moment. Jesus gave us another way. This film explores that new way of happiness through the Beatitudes. Beatitudes, The / Saints Poster Set Nippert And Co. Artworks This poster set includes a listing of the eight Beatitudes, eight saints / blesseds, a brief biography of each, and individual banner cards that each list one of the Beatitudes. Display the saints and their biography. Then put a Beatitude banner card on each saint. Ask students to decide how each saint lived out that Beatitude. Switch the Beatitudes around and continue the discussions. You may also hold up a Beatitude card for the students to decide which saint best models that virtue and why. Saints / blesseds included are St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Bl. Luigi and Maria Quattrocchi, St. Bernadette, St. Mary Magdalen, Bl. Miguel Pro, St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Joseph, and St. Patrick. (25 pieces) Blest Are They: The Beatitudes J, S, YA, A 8 min YouTube Text and photographs, backdropped with instrumental music create a reflection on the Beatitudes and what they mean for us today. This could also be used as an examination of conscience. Close Encounters With The Beatitudes (DVD) DV P, I 13 min Oblate Media and Communications Corp Jimmy is puzzled as to what the Beatitudes mean to someone his age. When he dozes off, he receives a visit from an angel who shows him how some of his school mates are already helping to build God's Kingdom. By the time Jimmy's journey with the angel is finished, he comes to an understanding and makes a commitment to live the Beatitudes in his own life! Entertaining new program gives intermediate students clear examples of how young people can help build God's Kingdom everyday. (Available on VC #11889) Close Encounters With The Commandments (DVD) DV P, I 14 min Oblate Media and Communications Corp Our heavenly help mate returns for one more lesson - this time helping youngsters understand that the Ten Commandments are more than just words on stone tablets. An angel who has helped kids understand the Beatitudes and the Sacraments delivers a practical understanding that the Commandments are real opportunities to express love and help build the Kingdom! (Available on VC #12263) Coloring And Activity Book: The Beatitudes BK Halpin, FSP, D. Thomas P, I 24 pp Pauline Books And Media Living the beatitudes means living the "Be Attitude" not the "Me Attitude." This book offers a coloring page for each of these attitudes, for each of the eight beatitudes. Additional pages provide activities to help young people learn more about the beatitudes. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 2

3 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning A Comprehend the meaning of the Beatitudes and of the Ten Commandments, which serve as a guide to conscience formation. Do-Over, The J, S 8 min YouTube / Outside Da Box Production Jake keeps messing up, but God sends him pretty clear messages to let him know the right path to take. At first Jake is not so happy about the messages and wants his freedom to do what he wants, but in the end, Jake sees that God guides him along the right path for his own sake. Eight Beatitudes Poster Set, The Richards, FSP, Virginia Helen P, I 2006 Pauline Books And Media Each of the eight Beatitudes, taken from Matthew 5:3-10, is presented as posing a choice between two possible behaviors: first, the way our self-focused selves might want to react in a given situation (the "me-attitude") and second, the way Jesus would want us to react (the "be-attitudes"). Each poster features a reverse side of catechetical material for teachers which includes notes on the origin of the Beatitudes, as well as scriptural quotations, prayers, reflections, and tie-ins to Christian virtues. Freedom I, J, S, YA, A 2 min YouTube / Outside Da Box Production Children play on a playground and we see a glimpse of how boundaries, such as the Ten Commandments, make us free. Golden Rule, The min YouTube Children from around the world reflect on The Golden Rule and what it means to them in their culture. Halfway Herbert BK Chan, Francis EC, P 2010 David C. Cook Halfway Herbert completes only half of everything he starts. When he tells a half-truth, deciding he is not exactly lying, everything falls apart. He discovers that Jesus does not want us to love Him halfway and that God does not want us to live out of just half our hearts. Halfway Herbert helps children discover that none of us can love God all the way by ourselves, but that the Holy Spirit helps us live out of our whole hearts so that we can fulfill the Great Commandment from Matthew 22:37 to love the Lord with all our heart and soul and mind. Jimmy And The Ten Commandments Along with this Catholic listing of the Ten Commandments, action figures explain and demonstrate modern examples of living out the Commandments today. Living The Ten Commandments For Children BK Cortler, Rosemarie 34 pp. I, J 5 min YouTube P, I 48 pp Our Sunday Visitor Positive, real-world examples of the Ten Commandments and full-color illustrations make this an attractive book for children. These reverent, yet whimsical, explanations of the Commandments are supported by Scripture quotations and can be used as a mini-examination of conscience for children. Love One Another I, J, S, YA, A 5 min YouTube Reflective instrumental music accompanies images of Jesus showing love for others, followed by images of real people showing love. This is a prayerful reflection on self-giving love. Name That... GM I, J, S 2002 Creative Teaching Name That... is a game for students who have studied the sacraments, beatitudes, ten commandments, saints and feast days. Students work in teams trying to earn points by correctly answering questions in the four categories. One hundred-twenty question cards (thirty for each category) are included. A pocket chart is included for displaying the cards. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 3

4 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning A Comprehend the meaning of the Beatitudes and of the Ten Commandments, which serve as a guide to conscience formation. No Other Gods J, S 2 min YouTube / Outside Da Box Production No Other gods shows that it is easy to allow false gods in our lives because they surround us at all times. As this production takes us into the heads and hearts of a handful of teens who are praying, worshipping, and adoring God, we see what moves them to make God their only god and to obey the first commandment. Seeking Jesus: In The Words Of Pope John Paul II J, S 2 min YouTube / QuietWatersMedia This video reminds us that it is Jesus we ultimately seek in order to find happiness and that the things offered by the world do not bring us true happiness. Seven Lonely Places, Seven Warm Places: The Vices And Virtues For Children BK Bolton, April P, I 40 pp St. Anthony Messenger Press / Franciscan Comm. With imaginative illustrations that give concrete, immediate examples of the seven "deadly" sins, this book explains how Pride, Greed, Envy, Anger, Lust, Gluttony, and Sloth can make us very lonely people. Then it offers the cure, the four cardinal and three theological virtues--prudence, Justice, Courage, Temperance, Faith, Hope, and Charity--that can mend relationships and rebuild what sin has broken. Shine: Choices To Make God Smile BK Monchamp, Genny P 2011 Pauline Books And Media Children make choices every day. This book can help them make choices that will make God smile and make the children shine. Shine highlights the fruits of the Spirit as the basis for making decisions, helping children build the confidence they need to make choices that form Christian character. Ten Commandments , S Maryknoll World Production Ten full-color posters with contemporary, positive themes present the Ten Commandments in today's world. Eye-catching scenes depict the diversity of the world's people and cultures. Reflection and discussion guide included on reverse side of each poster. Ten Commandments Game: Directions And Bookmarks OA This document includes directions for playing the Ten Commandments Game, a board game where players must determine which commandment is broken in a number of given scenarios. Bookmarks listing the Ten Commandments are also available as part of the document. Game Board (OA #50432): Game Cards (OA #50431): Ten Commandments Game: Game Board OA This document includes the game board for playing the Ten Commandments Game, a board game where players must determine which commandment is broken in a number of given scenarios. Game Cards and Directions, along with bookmarks listing the Ten Commandments are available. Game Cards (OA #50431): Directions & Bookmarks (OA #50430): Ten Commandments Game: Game Cards OA This document includes game cards for playing the Ten Commandments Game, a board game where players must determine which commandment is broken in a number of given scenarios. Game Board and Directions, along with bookmarks listing the Ten Commandments are available. Game Board (OA #50432): Directions & Bookmarks (OA #50430): 34 pp. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 4

5 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning A Comprehend the meaning of the Beatitudes and of the Ten Commandments, which serve as a guide to conscience formation. Ten Commandments, The DV EC, P, I 2005 Pauline Books And Media This animation introduces the ten commandments in stories that children of today can relate to and understand in their own way. Its central characters are dealing with common situations at home, in school or playing with friends. Each commandment is taught in the form of an easy-to-understand story, and each story is a separate chapter on the DVD. 75 min. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 5

6 Education Resource Center ERC Contact Information: X214 or X210 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning B dbqcmed1@dbqarch.org dbqmed@dbqarch.org Be familiar with Catholic Social Justice Teachings and discern how to apply such teachings to life and serving others. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Concept Story - Jesus Tells Me To Love pp. Concept Stories share faith stories with simple concepts, simple text, and simple visuals. Jesus Tells Me to Love is adapted from Jesus' message to love others as found in the Gospels of Mark and John. It teaches concepts of Jesus' love for us; discipleship as a way of life for Catholics; the Great Commandment and Golden Rule; prayer, sacraments, and good choices as the basis for loving others; and forgiveness. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Foam Puzzle - God Our Father Foam Puzzles help teach concepts through visual and kinesthetic learning. Concepts are simplified and pictured on foam puzzle pieces that fit into a foam puzzle board. The puzzle board displays both graphic and text for each concept puzzle piece. Learners can easily match and fit the pieces into the board. God Our Father displays graphics and text to teach the concepts that God is good, He loves His children, He gives what we need, He gave the Bible, and He calls us to love. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God: Hands-On Lesson Cards Unit 2 - Jesus, Our Lord And Savior BK pp. These Hands-On Lesson Cards offer blackline masters, games, arts and crafts, and more. Unit 2 cards feature St. Ignatius and include activities on the life of Jesus from birth through childhood; through his ministry of listening, helping, feeding, healing, teaching, and loving; and concluding with his death and Resurrection. This unit also includes lessons on love for God's family as well as the life and role of Mary. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. All The Muchos In The World: A Story About Love BK Carson, Diana Pastora P, I 32 pp Pauline Books And Media Ana learns a wonderful lesson about love human and divine in this family-oriented picture book. After Ana's family members opened their arms wide to show her how much they love her, Ana "looked up and saw the cross hanging above her bed. She saw that Jesus had his arms stretched out wide. Right then, Ana knew that there was a love greater and bigger than her love and greater and bigger than her family's love." Ana's pet parrot also translates simple Spanish words and phrases. A Spanish Pronunciation Guide and Glossary is included for the Spanish words scattered throughout the book. Be My Disciples: Catholic Social Teaching OL J 2014 RCL Benziger This site lists each of the themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Under each theme you will find a link to the USCCB website with more information about the theme, a scenario related to the theme, an activity sheet that relates to the scenario, and a document to help you connect the theme to other subject areas. Catholic Social Teaching: Our Challenge For A New Millennium EC,, S Pflaum Publishing This teachable wall chart emphasizes the Church's social justice teachings. It depicts the essential themes from the U.S. Bishop's reflections and make them human, real, and important. A teaching guide and four reproducible blackline masters on back of poster to help integrate these themes. Corporal Works Of Mercy Poster Set 01189, S, YA, A 2003 Maryknoll World Production Eight full-color posters are included, using photographs from around the Maryknoll world, illustrating the Corporal Works of Mercy. On the reverse side of each poster are Reflection and Study Guide, global facts for class or group discussion, and suggestions on how to be God's hands on earth in regards to each of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy. Golden Rule, The min YouTube Children from around the world reflect on The Golden Rule and what it means to them in their culture. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 1

7 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning B Be familiar with Catholic Social Justice Teachings and discern how to apply such teachings to life and serving others. In The Footsteps Of Jesus: Catholic Social Teaching At Work (DVD) DV J, S, YA, A 28 min United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops How does God call you to make a difference in the world? That is the central question of the video In the Footsteps of Jesus: Catholic Social Teaching at Work Today. Segment I of In the Footsteps of Jesus provides a brief but compelling overview of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching identified by the U.S. Catholic bishops and a summary of the scriptural and historical context for their development. In Segment II, each theme is highlighted through the living examples of six extraordinary individuals and a couple who offer insight and inspiration as they share their own commitments to promoting justice and peace in the world today. (Segment I - 9 minutes; Segment II - 19 minutes) Includes In The Footsteps of Jesus: Resource Manual on Catholic Social Teaching. This parish resource includes lesson plans, program suggestions, prayer services, and a bibliography of resources to accompany the video. (Available on VC #12605) Jesus Loves The Little Children EC, P 2013 YouTube Both the images and lyrics of the song in this video are reminders that Jesus loves children. Love One Another Reflective instrumental music accompanies images of Jesus showing love for others, followed by images of real people showing love. This is a prayerful reflection on self-giving love. 2 min. I, J, S, YA, A 5 min YouTube Pope Francis Minute, The: Video 02 - Who Is Worthy Of God's Mercy? S, YA, A 2 min YouTube / Catholic Link This is an episode in an animated series about Pope Francis. While the stories in the series are fictional, the words from the Holy Father are inspired by his speeches and writings. This second video deals with the power and necessity of God's mercy in our lives. It reminds us that Jesus sees our worthiness even before we do, and even while we are sinful. Princess Madison And The Royal Darling Pageant BK Linamen, Karen Scalf P, I 32 pp Baker Books / Baker Publishing Group Princess Madison had dirt under her nails, freckles on her nose, and marbles in her pocket. But she still thought she was a princess until her sister told her otherwise. Participating in the Royal Darling Pageant was the perfect opportunity to find out if she really was a princess. As Madison discovers that a princess is a princess by the very fact that she is the daughter of the king, young people will discover that they also are children of the Father by the very fact of the Father's love for them. Smack-Dab In The Middle Of God's Love BK Manning, Brennan P, I 30 pp Thomas Nelson, Inc. Willie Juan and Ana's home is always full of neighborhood children, laughter, and love. One day, while enjoying Ana's most delicious sopapillas, Willie Juan asks a most curious question: What is one thing you think Abba will ask you someday when you are in heaven? Through their answers, Willie Juan's guidance, and a few giggles, the children learn that God cares about the details of their lives and that all good gifts come from Him. This story will help kids discover how deep and wide and endless is the love of God. It is a love so big that no matter what, they will always be smack-dab in the middle of it. Spiritual Works Of Mercy Poster Set 01222, S 2010 Nippert And Co. Artworks Each of the seven posters in this set names one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy and displays a visual symbol to help students remember these components of our faith. (Seven 8.5" X 11" posters.) We Believe: God Made Everyone EC 2015 Sadlier Ruffles the Rabbit introduces himself to the children. Ventriloquist Randy J. Malick tells Ruffles that God created each of us as an "original" a very special creation of His! And God wants each one of us to live out our love for Him and for all people. (From: Sadlier's We Believe with Project Disciple Chapter Introduction Videos: Grade K, Chapter 8) 2 min. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 2

8 We Believe: God Made Us Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning B Be familiar with Catholic Social Justice Teachings and discern how to apply such teachings to life and serving others. EC 2015 Sadlier Ventriloquist Randy J. Malick tells Ruffles the Rabbit that each one of us is a child of God. He formed us in His love, and He is always with us! (From: Sadlier's We Believe with Project Disciple Chapter Introduction Videos: Grade K, Chapter 9) We Believe: Jesus Wants Us To Love EC 2015 Sadlier Bear Lee Heer is listening to the Bible on his ipod. He hears Jesus' words, "Love one another as I have loved you." Bear Lee and Ventriloquist Randy J. Malick talk about how Jesus' followers can do that. (From: Sadlier's We Believe with Project Disciple Chapter Introduction Videos: Grade K, Chapter 19) We Believe: We Care About Others As Jesus Did EC 2015 Sadlier Missy Mouse is surprised to hear that Jesus loved even the most unlovable people. Ventriloquist Randy J. Malick helps her to see that as disciples of Jesus we all must learn to care for others, showing Jesus' love to everyone. (From: Sadlier's We Believe with Project Disciple Chapter Introduction Videos: Grade K, Chapter 25) Works Of Mercy Booklet OA Paprocki, Joe I 2010 Catechist's Jorney At this site you will find instructions and materials needed to make a mini-booklet of both the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. You Are Special - Max Lucado Lucado, Max EC,, S, YA, A 2012 YouTube This popular story about self-worth and acceptance is narrated with picture-book illustration visuals. In Wemmicksville, the wooden villagers are awarded with stickers - golden stars for the talented and clever, and ugly gray dots for the less talented and clumsy. Punchinello is covered with gray dot stickers, but through a mysterious wood carver he discovers his true worth. 2 min. 1 min. 2 min. 8 min. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 3

9 Education Resource Center Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning C Understand how the grace of God is present in everyday life. ERC Contact Information: X214 or X210 dbqcmed1@dbqarch.org dbqmed@dbqarch.org Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Foam Puzzle - God Our Father Foam Puzzles help teach concepts through visual and kinesthetic learning. Concepts are simplified and pictured on foam puzzle pieces that fit into a foam puzzle board. The puzzle board displays both graphic and text for each concept puzzle piece. Learners can easily match and fit the pieces into the board. God Our Father displays graphics and text to teach the concepts that God is good, He loves His children, He gives what we need, He gave the Bible, and He calls us to love. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: My Finding God Songs / Mis Canciones Para Encontrando A Dios CD This CD includes songs in both English and Spanish: Beatitudes - Disciple's Song - Empty Tomb - Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Pray Always - Saints Point The Way - Sign Of The Cross - We Are Church - Las Bienaventuranzas, La Canció Del Discípulo, La Tumba Vacía - Los Dones Del Espíritu Santo - Oren Sin Cesar - Los Santos Nos Guían Al Caminar - La Señal De La Cruz - Somos Iglesía. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Meditations For Catholic Youth: Video I J, S, YA, A 4 min YouTube This meditation with script, imagery, and instrumental music leads viewers through a meditation based on the work of St. Francis de Sales. Viewers are reminded of the depth of God's love for us in creating us and the grace bestowed upon us. Symbols Of The Paschal Mystery OC J, S, YA, A 2011 St. Mary's Press, Christian Brothers Publications Vivid images present the various signs and symbols that represent the Paschal Mystery in this PowerPoint presentation. What Do Guys Like To Read? (Reading And Lectio Divina) J, S 6 min YouTube / QuietWatersMedia Teen boys discuss Lectio Divina, as well as other types of spiritual and non-spiritual reading. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 1

10 Education Resource Center ERC Contact Information: X214 or X210 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning D dbqcmed1@dbqarch.org dbqmed@dbqarch.org Acknowledge that we should be good stewards of the world around us and we are called to spread the Good News of Christ through evangelization. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Concept Story - Jesus Tells Me To Love pp. Concept Stories share faith stories with simple concepts, simple text, and simple visuals. Jesus Tells Me to Love is adapted from Jesus' message to love others as found in the Gospels of Mark and John. It teaches concepts of Jesus' love for us; discipleship as a way of life for Catholics; the Great Commandment and Golden Rule; prayer, sacraments, and good choices as the basis for loving others; and forgiveness. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: Flip Book - I Am A Disciple: What It Means To Be Catholic Flip Books allow students to flip through the spiral-bound sturdy pages of simple pictures and text to better understand basic prayers and concepts. I Am a Disciple reinforces basic Catholic beliefs and practices and explains how Catholics can live as disciples. It provides a good review of important Catholic concepts. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. (Available in Spanish from Loyola Press) Adaptive Finding God Learning Tools: My Finding God Songs / Mis Canciones Para Encontrando A Dios CD This CD includes songs in both English and Spanish: Beatitudes - Disciple's Song - Empty Tomb - Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Pray Always - Saints Point The Way - Sign Of The Cross - We Are Church - Las Bienaventuranzas, La Canció Del Discípulo, La Tumba Vacía - Los Dones Del Espíritu Santo - Oren Sin Cesar - Los Santos Nos Guían Al Caminar - La Señal De La Cruz - Somos Iglesía. Although the Adaptive Finding God program was designed to be used for children with autism and special needs to assist in adapting the grade level session in conjunction with the Finding God program, this resource can be used in many programs and settings with any student who benefits from multi-sensory learning. Be Stewards Of God's Creation Poster , S, YA, A 2009 Creative Communications On this Be Stewards of God's Creation Poster, "Philip The Bin " gives ten green ideas you can use each day to be good stewards of God's creation. Words from Psalm 68 are included as well. Brother Francis Presents: Following In His Footsteps - The Blessings Of Living Out Our Faith DV P 2014 Herald Entertainment, Inc This episode of Brother Francis Presents will inspire children to appreciate the blessings of personal holiness and devotion to God. Included are the parable of the sheep, as an illustration of what it means to serve Jesus by serving others; the story of the wise and unwise builders, as a lesson on the benefits of living life as God intends; and the song, "This Little Light of Mine," showing the effects our faith can have on others. (English and Spanish language tracks, English and Spanish subtitles) Day In The Life Of St. Francis, A Unique animation and rhyming text tell what a typical day in the life of St. Francis might be like, with a modern twist. St. Francis is often credited with saying, "Preach always, and if necessary, use words." This video dramatizes that profound message in a light and humorous way. Do's And Don'ts Of Evangelization min. I, J, S, YA, A 4 min YouTube / The Amazing Cat Channel I, J, S, YA 4 min YouTube / LifeTeenInc This is a humorous teaching tool on ways to successfully and unsuccessfully evangelize friends through the ordinary events of everyday living. God's Gifts Reproducible Activity: All Is Gift - Catholic Stewardship (Intermediate) BK Trout, Lisa I, J 32 pp E.T. Nedder Publishing This book can help pass along the tenants of Christian stewardship to children. Covered are the three categories used by the Church to describe God's gifts: time, talent and treasure. The puzzles, ways to track their time spent and money donated, and other activities help children consider how their actions affect the world around them, how they can celebrate the talents they each have and then share them with others. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 1

11 Elementary Curriculum: Goal 3, Essential Learning D Acknowledge that we should be good stewards of the world around us and we are called to spread the Good News of Christ through evangelization. God's Gifts Reproducible Activity: All Is Gift - Catholic Stewardship (Primary) BK Trout, Lisa P, I 32 pp E.T. Nedder Publishing This book can help pass along the tenants of Christian stewardship to children. Covered are the three categories used by the Church to describe God's gifts: time, talent and treasure. The puzzles, ways to track their time spent and money donated, and other activities help children consider how their actions affect the world around them, how they can celebrate the talents they each have and then share them with others. Good Things Are For Sharing: Stewardship As A Way Of Life For Children BK Morris, Jamie EC, 1993 Don Bosco Multimedia This book is designed to promote life-long stewardship and the grateful sharing of the gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Through various activities, we begin to teach children the importance of good stewardship and the joy of being a cheerful giver. It is written as a two, three-week thematic unit for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Using an outcome-based approach, each activity strengthens the desired outcome to help children become cheerful givers who grow to become life-long stewards of time, talent, and treasure. Activities are ungraded and easily adaptable to various age groups. How Do I Pray For My Friends BK Taylor, Jeannie St. John EC, P 2006 Kregel Kidzone Erik is a prayer warrior in the making. When Sofia skins her knee, Erik prays for her to feel better soon. And when Todd makes a goofy face behind Ms. Burdon's back, Erik prays that Todd would stop being so mean. With his eyes open or shut, in his thoughts or out loud, Erik prays for his friends through troubles and helps guide them on their way to heaven. Power Of Your Smile, The This video, with minimal words or speech, shows the power of a smile to witness, evangelize, and show the love of Jesus. Anyone working on improving hospitality may benefit from this video. Sharing The Gospel pp. 32 pp., S, YA, A 4 min YouTube / The Amazing Cat Channel J, S 6 min YouTube / Outside Da Box Production It is routine for us to talk about so many different things like movies, concerts, people and food; but how often do we share the message of Jesus Christ with those around us? View insight and inspiration, and some wise advice from St. Paul about sharing and living the faith. Small Things With Great Love J, S 2 min YouTube / Outside Da Box Production This video offers encouragement to live the Gospel in simple, easy ways that reflect the love of Christ so that we can live up to Mother Theresa's call to do small things with great love. StoryBag: Many Fish Edwards, Angie EC, P 2011 StoryBags.co.uk StoryBags are a cloth version of a book. The bags turn inside out over and over again revealing a new fabric design with each turn that illustrates part of a story. Each StoryBag comes with a script to aid you with the storytelling and some suggested activities. Many Fish - This bag tells the story from John's gospel about the disciples and the large catch of fish. For a demonstration on using StoryBags, go to Ten Commandments For Today, The J, S, YA, A 5 min YouTube Through text and images with background music, this video takes a serious look at the seventh commandment which reminds us not to steal. It stresses the ways in which society breaks this commandment through unjust labor practices, greed and consumerism, treatment of the poor and vulnerable of our society, and lack of good stewardship practices. We Believe: God Gives Us Light EC 2015 Sadlier Ventriloquist Randy J. Malick and Rupert the Bird III talk about the importance of God's gift of light. The light from the sun, moon, and stars helps us to see God's goodness all around us. By the way we live, we must try to help others see God's goodness and light too! (From: Sadlier's We Believe with Project Disciple Chapter Introduction Videos: Grade K, Chapter 2) 2 min. AD=Audio Disc, BK=Book, BR=Reference Book, CD=CD, CR=CD-Rom, DV=DVD, GM=Game, =Kit, OA=Online Activity (for participant), Page 2