Pre-K through Kindergarten

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1 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Pre-K through Kindergarten NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Image of God textbook series Pre-K-8 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL Christ Our Life, School/Parish 1997, 2002 textbook series Grades K-8 II. Policy, Page 23

2 Pre-K/ K WITH SUPPLEMENTATION (in alphabetical order by publisher) The catechetical materials which are designated as WITH SUPPLEMENTATION may be used in the diocese for catechetical programs. They could be means to effective catechesis, depending on the particular catechetical situation. However, RECOMMENDED materials(those listed on the previous page) are most near our diocesan curriculum. The Following materials may be used with SUPPLEMENTATION. Benziger, Tim Downs, Sales Rep, Tel: Macmillan/McGraw Hill 220 E. Danieldale Rd, Desoto TX Christ Jesus, The Way, School/Parish 2003 textbook series Grades K-6 Come Follow Me, School/Parish 1998 textbook series Grades K-8 Share the Joy 1997 textbook series Grades K-6 Stories of God s Love2009 Pre School text Grade K Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Walking By Faith, School/Parish 1999 textbook series Grades K-6 Call to Faith 2005, 2009 textbook series Grades K-6 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL God Made Everything 2008 Pre/K Neumann Press Tel: County 11, Long Prairie, MN Our Holy Faith Series textbook series Grades K-8 Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN I am Special 2005 Kindergarten only RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Faith First 2000, 2001 textbook series Grades K-6 Faith First/ Legacy Edition 2006 textbook series Grades K-6 Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY Coming to Faith, School 1998 & Parish 1999 textbook series Grades K-6 II. Policy, Page 24

3 We Believe Program textbook series Grades K-6 Discovering God Ages 3,4 & 5 Seton Publishing Tel: Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA Jesus and I by Fr. Aloyisius Hoeg, SJ parent addition Grades K-1 Kindergarten Catechism Q & A, prayers Grade K My Jesus and I picture prayer book Grade K Silver Burdett Ginn Religion Tel: Jefferson Road, Parsippany, NJ This is Our Faith, School 1998 textbook series Grade K-8 VirTru Powers: Distributed by : Tel: CMJ Marion Publishers P.O. Box 661 Oak Lawn, IL Questions for God Series book series Age 3 6 years Pre-K/ K NOT RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) August 2005 Currently, no material has been reviewed that fits this classification that is on the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for the Catechism s list. II. Policy, Page 25

4 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials First Grade through Sixth Grade NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND GRADES 1-6 RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Faith and Life 2002, 2004 (NEWLY REVISED) textbook series Grades 1-8 Faith and Life textbook series Grades 1-8 Image of God textbook series Pre-K-8 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL Christ Our Life, School/Parish 1997, 1999, 2002, 2009 textbook series Grades K-8 Knowing Our Catholic Faith: Beliefs & Traditions 2000 Student workbooks Grades 1-8 II. Policy, Page 26

5 GRADES 1-6 WITH SUPPLEMENTATION (in alphabetical order by publisher) The catechetical materials which are designated as WITH SUPPLEMENTATION may be used in the diocese for catechetical programs. They could be means to effective catechesis, depending on the particular catechetical situation. However, RECOMMENDED materials(those listed on the previous page) are most near our diocesan curriculum. The Following materials may be used with SUPPLEMENTATION. Apostolate for Family Consecration Catholic Family Land, 3375 County Rd. 36, Bloomingdale, OH Tel: FOR-MARY Consecration in ST, doctrinal content of TMs Grades 1-8 Benziger, Tim Downs, Sales Rep, Tel: Macmillan/McGraw Hill 220 E. Danieldale Rd, Desoto TX Christ Jesus, The Way!, School/Parish 2003 textbook series Grades K-6 Come Follow Me, School/Parish 1998 textbook series Grades K-8 Share the Joy 1997 textbook series Grades K-6 Catholic book Publishing Tel: West End Rd, Totowa, NJ New St. Joseph first Communion Catechism by Bennet Kelly Q & A illustrated before 1963 Grades 1-2 St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No 1) Q & A July nd edition Grades 3-5 St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No 2) Q & A July nd edition Grades 6-8 Circle Press/ Legionaries of Christ Tel: P.O. Box 5425, Hamden, CT The Treasure of My Catholic Faith 2003 textbook series Grades 1-6 Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Walking By Faith, School/Parish 1999 textbook series Grades K-6 Call to Faith 2005, 2009 textbook series Grades K-8 Call to Faith Junior High Faith Booklet Series 2008 textbook series Jr. High Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL Knowing Our Catholic Faith: Beliefs and Traditions 2000 textbook series Grades 1-8 Finding God: Our Response to God s Gifts (1-6) 2005 textbook series Grades 1-6 II. Policy, Page 27

6 Neumann Press Tel: County 11, Long Prairie, MN Our Holy Faith Series textbook series Grades K-8 RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Faith First 2000, 2001 (TM, 3 rd printing) textbook series Grades K-8 Faith First Legacy Edition Parish 2006 textbook series Grades K-8 Faith First Legacy Edition School 2007 textbook series Grades 1-8 Nuestra Identidad Catolica 1998 student workbooks Grades 1-8 Our Catholic Identity 1998 student workbooks Grades 1-8 Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY Coming to Faith/ Keystone Edition, School 1998 & Parish 1999 textbook series Grades K-6 We Believe Program 2004 textbook series Grades K-8 Seton Publishing Tel: Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA First Communion Catechism Q & A elementary summary Grades 1-3 Jesus and I by Fr. Aloyisius Hoeg, SJ parent addition Grade K-1 Religion for Young Catholics textbook series Grades 1-7 Silver Burdett Ginn Religion Tel: Jefferson Road, Parsippany, NJ Blest Are We 2002, 2003, 2008 textbook series Grades 1-8 This is Our Faith, School 1998 textbook series Grade K-8 II. Policy, Page 28

7 GRADES 1-6 NOT RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) August 2005 Currently, no material has been reviewed that fits this classification that is on the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for the Catechism s list. II. Policy, Page 29

8 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Seventh Grade and Eighth Grade NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND GRADES 7-8 RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Faith and Life 2002, 2004 (NEWLY REVISED) textbook series Grades 1-8 Faith and Life textbook series Grades 1-8 Image of God textbook series Pre-K-8 Issues of Faith and Morals 1997, Archbishop George Pell 16 chapters on moral issues Jr/High School Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL Christ Our Life, School/Parish 1997, 1999, 2002,2009 textbook series Grades K-8 Knowing Our Catholic Faith: Beliefs & Traditions 2000 student workbooks Grades 1-8 *italicized material is recommended, but since is presents only a portion of the curriculum, this material is supplemental II. Policy, Page 30

9 GRADES 7-8 WITH SUPPLEMENTATION (in alphabetical order by publisher) The catechetical materials which are designated as WITH SUPPLEMENTATION may be used in the diocese for catechetical programs. They could be means to effective catechesis, depending on the particular catechetical situation. However, RECOMMENDED materials(those listed on the previous page) are most near our diocesan curriculum. The Following materials may be used with SUPPLEMENTATION. Apostolate for Family Consecration Catholic Family Land, 3375 County Rd. 36, Bloomingdale, OH Tel: FOR-MARY Consecration in Book & Video Family Catechesis Grades 1-8 Benziger, Tim Downs, Sales Rep, Tel: Macmillan/McGraw Hill 220 E. Danieldale Rd, Desoto TX Come Follow Me, School/Parish 1998 textbook series Grades K-8 Christ Jesus the Way textbook series Grades K-8 Catholic Book Publishing Tel: West End Rd, Totowa, NJ St Joseph Baltimore Catechism July nd edition Q & A Grades 6-8 Circle Press Tel: P.O. Box 5425, Handen, CT Friends of Jesus (Not out for public sale as of summer 06) Grades 7-9 Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Call to Faith 2007 textbook series Grade 7-8 Call to Faith Junior High Faith Booklet Series 2008 booklets Grade 7-8 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL Finding God 2007 Grade 7-8 Knowing Our Catholic Faith: Beliefs and Traditions 2000 Grades 1-8 Neumann Press Tel: County 11, Long Prairie, MN Our Holy Faith Series 1961 textbook series Grades K-8 II. Policy, Page 31

10 Ocean East Publishing Tel: st Court, Vero Beach, FL Scorpion Files: Lies Satan Tells to Young Catholics 18 reinforcement home lessons Jr/High School w/a book to read Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN Prove It! Church 2001 (Amy Wellborn) answers to questions about being Catholic Jr/High School Prove It! God 2001 (Amy Wellborn) answers to questions about God Jr/High School Prove It! Jesus 2001 (Amy Wellborn) answers to questions about Jesus Jr/High School Prove It! Prayer 2001 (Amy Wellborn) answers to questions about Prayer Jr/High School Prove It! Here and Now 2005 (Amy Wellborn) answers to questions about Faith Jr/High School U Got 2 Believe chapters, presents foundational truths Jr/High School RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Faith First Junior High 2001 textbook series junior high Our Catholic Identity 1998 student workbooks Grades 1-8 Faith First Legacy Edition Parish 2006 textbook series Grades K-8 Faith First Legacy Edition School 2007 textbook series Grades 1-8 Faith First Legacy Edition Church History 2007 Grades 7-8 Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY Faith and Witness Program, School/Parish textbook series junior high One Faith, One Lord 2003,2009 textbook series junior high We Believe Series, We Live Our Faith 2007 textbook series Grade 7-8 Seton Publishing Tel: Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA Religion for Young Catholics textbook series Grades 1-7 Silver Burdett Ginn Religion Tel: Jefferson Road, Parsippany, NJ Blest Are We 2002, 2003 textbook series Grades 1-8 This is Our Faith 1998 textbook series Grade K-8 *italicized material is recommended, but since is presents only a portion of the curriculum, this material is supplemental II. Policy, Page 32

11 GRADES 7-8 NOT RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) August 2005 Currently, no material has been reviewed that fits this classification that is on the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for the Catechism s list. II. Policy, Page 33

12 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Midwest Theological Forum Tel: S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL Catholic Formation Materials S Bell Rd, Suite 1C, Homer Glen, IL Tel: Introduction to Catholicism 2003 (Didache Series) 27 lesson textbook/tm/work book High School Our Moral Life in Christ 2003 (Didache Series) 27 lesson textbook/tm/work book High School Understanding Scripture 2004 (Didache Series) 27 lesson textbook/tm/work book High School History of the Church 2004,2007 (Didache Series) 27 lesson textbook/tm/work book High School United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Tel: Fourth St. NE, Washington DC The Catechism of the Catholic Church Compendium Catechism of the Catholic Church 7-12/Adult 7-12/Adult Ascension Press Tel: W5180 Jefferson St., Necedah, WI Then and Now Bible Maps maps High School Theology of the Body for Teens:Discovering God s Plan for Love &Life 12 lessons w/leader s Guide High School T3 The Great Adventure for Teens 8 lessons on bible timeline w/dvds High School Catholic Books and Gifts Tel: W. Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI The Truth Will Set You Free 1999 (Michael J. Mazza) 22 lessons w/teacher guide High School Catholic Heritage Curricula Tel: P. O. Box 125, Twain Harte, CA Celebrating 2000 Years of Christian History by Gloria Thomas and Warren Carroll Available in a 9x18 inch size for $34.95 and a booklet size for $4.95. High School II. Policy, Page 34

13 Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Issues of Faith and Morals by Archbishop Pell chapters High School Life Work: Finding your Purpose in Life by Rick Sarkisian 9 chapters/video on real purpose for life Juniors/Seniors San Juan Catholic Seminars Tel: PO Box 5253, Farmington, NM Beginning Apologetics 1-8:Eight Booklet Series each book is approximately pages Older High School/Adult St. Anthony Messenger Press Tel: W. Liberty St., Cincinnati, OH The Compact History of the Catholic Church by Alan Schreck The Story of the Church: Peak Moments from Pentecost to 2000 The Diocese of Fargo Tel: Bishops Blvd, Fargo, ND Beyond the Red River: The Diocese of Fargo One Hundred Years 1988 II. Policy, Page 35

14 GRADES 9-12 WITH SUPPLEMENTATION (in alphabetical order by publisher) The catechetical materials which are designated as WITH SUPPLEMENTATION may be used in the diocese for catechetical programs. They could be means to effective catechesis, depending on the particular catechetical situation. However, RECOMMENDED materials (those listed on the previous page) are most near our diocesan curriculum. The Following materials may be used with SUPPLEMENTATION. Apostolate for Family Consecration Catholic Family Land, 3375 County Rd. 36, Bloomingdale, OH Tel: FOR-MARY The Apostolate s Family Book & Video Family Catechesis High School Ascension Press Tel: W5180 Jefferson St., Necedah, WI Then and Now Bible Maps maps High School Theology of the Body for Teens:Discovering God s Plan for Love &Life 12 lessons w/leader s Guide High School T3 The Great Adventure for Teens 8 lessons on bible timeline w/dvds High School The Great Adventure 24 lessons on bible timeline w/dvd older High School Ave Maria Press Tel: P.O. Box 428, Notre Dame, IN Our Catholic Faith: Living What We Believe 2006 textbook High School Old Testament: Our Call to Faith and Justice 2005 textbook High School Our Sacramental Life: Living and Worshiping in Christ 2003 textbook High School Encountering Jesus in the New Testament 2003 textbook High School The Church: Our Story 1999 textbook High School Your Life in Christ: Foundations of Catholic Morality 2001,2007 textbook High School Catholic Social teaching Learning and Living Justice 2003,2007 textbook High School Marriage and Holy Orders: Your Call to Love and Service textbook High School This is Our Church: A History of Catholicism textbook High School Catholic Essential: An Overview of the Faith textbook High School C.R. Publications Tel: Prospect St., Norwood, MA Catholicism & Ethics student book & teachers manual High School Catholicism & Reason student book & teachers manual High School Catholicism & Society student book & teachers manual High School Catholicism & Life student book & teachers manual High School Catholicism & Scripture 2006 student book & teachers manual High School Catholic Books and Gifts Tel: W. Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI The Truth Will Set You Free 1999 (Michael J. Mazza) 22 lessons w/teacher guide High School II. Policy, Page 36

15 *italicized material is recommended, but since is presents only a portion of the curriculum, this material is supplemental; to date is there is not a complete high school series. Catholic Heritage Curricula Tel: P. O. Box 125, Twain Harte, CA Celebrating 2000 Years of Christian History by Gloria Thomas and Warren Carroll available from several distributors including this one High School Beginning with the life of Jesus Christ, Catholic artist Gloria Thomas provides a century-by-century tour of the 2000 years of Christian history. The 21 beautiful 9"x18" paintings fold out to provide an overview of each century of the two millennia of history. Accompanying the individual art prints are historical articles summarizing the highlights of the century, written by Catholic historian, Dr. Warren Carroll. These articles are excellent overviews of each century of history from the first through the 20th, emphasizing the dominant saints of the period. This work of love, inspired by the Jubilee year 2000, is a testimony to God's presence in the Church and in the world throughout history. Available in a 9x18 inch size for $34.95 and a booklet size for $4.95. Circle Press Tel: P.O. Box 5425, Hamden, CT Friends of Jesus(Not out for public sale as of summer 06) textbook Grade 7-9 Witness to Christ (Not out for public sale as of summer 06) textbook Grade Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Journey Through the Old Testament 2002, 2006 textbook High School Journey Through the New Testament 2006 textbook High School The Light of Faith 2005 textbook High School Justice and Peace: Our Faith in Action 2007 textbook High School The Church Through History 2007 textbook High School Vocation: Our Response to God s Call 2008 textbook High School Sacraments: Celebrating, Living, Believing 2008 textbook High School Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Snakebite Letter, Peter Kreeft 15 letters on Evil/Sin High School Issues of Faith and Morals by Archbishop Pell chapters High School The Drive Factor: Getting your life in Gear book covers 7 areas High School Life Work: Finding your Purpose in Life by Rick Sarkisian 9 chapters/video on real purpose for life Juniors/Seniors Ocean East Publishing Tel: st Court, Vero Beach, FL Scorpion Files: Lies Satan Tells to Young Catholics 18 reinforcement home lessons Jr/High School II. Policy, Page 37

16 Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN Teen Catechism 1995 (Fr. Alred McBride, O.Praem) 36 lessons w/teacher guide High School Prove It! Church by Amy Wellborn 2001 book Jr/High School Prove It! God by Amy Wellborn 2001 book Jr/High School Prove It! Jesus by Amy Wellborn 2001 book Jr/High School Prove It! Prayer by Amy Wellborn 2001 book Jr/High School Prove It! Catholic Teen Bible by Amy Wellborn Bible with answers applied to life High School U Got 2 Believe by Fr. Stan Fortuna 2001 book Jr/High School Here. Now.: A Catholic Guide to the Good Life by Amy Wellborn 2005 book Jr./High School Priory Press Tel: W. Division St., River Forest, IL Dominican Series Volume Series High School RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Understanding the Catechism lessons on each pillar of CCC High School St. Mary s Press Tel: Terrace Heights, Winona, MN The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth 2003 textbook High School Living Justice and Peace 2002,2008 textbook on social justice High School Written on Our Hearts 2002 Old Testament High School San Juan Catholic Seminars Tel: PO Box 5253, Farmington, NM Beginning Apologetics 1: How to Explain & Defend the Catholic Faith (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 2: How to Answer Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 2.5: Yes! You Should Believe in the Trinity (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 3: How to Explain/Defend the Real Presence of Christ (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 4: How to Answer Atheists and New Agers (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 5: How to Answer the Tough Moral Questions (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 6: How to Explain & Defend Marian Doctrines (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 7: How to Read the Bible (Chacon &Burnham) Beginning Apologetics 8: How to Explain and Defend the Last Things (Chacon &Burnham) Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult Older High School/Adult II. Policy, Page 38

17 Tan Books & Publishers Tel: P.O. Box 424, Rockford, IL Christ and the Americas by Dr. Anne Carroll 1996 Christ and the Americas Workbook by Belinda T. Mooney Christ the King Lord of History: A Catholic World History 1994 by Dr. Anne Carroll Christ the King Lord of History: Workbook by Carroll Mooney Adult/ High School Adult/ High School *italicized material is recommended, but since is presents only a portion of the curriculum, this material is supplemental; to date is there is not a complete high school series II. Policy, Page 39

18 GRADES 9-12 NOT RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) August 2006 Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Morality: Or Response to God s Love 2005 textbook High School II. Policy, Page 40

19 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Church History for Adults/High School NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND GRADES 9-12 RECOMMENDED (in alphabetical order by publisher) Ave Maria Press P.O. Box 428, Notre Dame, IN Tel: x1 The Church: Our Story 1999 This Is Our Church: A History of Catholicism Adult/ High School Catholic Heritage Curricula Tel: P. O. Box 125, Twain Harte, CA Celebrating 2000 Years of Christian History by Gloria Thomas and Warren Carroll available from several distributors including this one High School Beginning with the life of Jesus Christ, Catholic artist Gloria Thomas provides a century-by-century tour of the 2000 years of Christian history. The 21 beautiful 9"x18" paintings fold out to provide an overview of each century of the two millennia of history. Accompanying the individual art prints are historical articles summarizing the highlights of the century, written by Catholic historian, Dr. Warren Carroll. These articles are excellent overviews of each century of history from the first through the 20th, emphasizing the dominant saints of the period. This work of love, inspired by the Jubilee year 2000, is a testimony to God's presence in the Church and in the world throughout history. Available in a 9x18 inch size for $34.95 and a booklet size for $4.95. Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL The Church Through History High School/Adult Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Christ With Us Now and Always, History of the Church Part of Image of God Series Eighth and Ninth Grade Midwest Theological Forum Tel: S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL Didache Series: History of the Church II. Policy, Page 41

20 view series: RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Faith First Legacy Edition Church History 2007 Grades 7-8 St. Anthony Messenger Press Tel: W. Liberty St., Cincinnati, OH The Compact History of the Catholic Church by Alan Schreck The Story of the Church: Peak Moments from Pentecost to 2000 Tan Books & Publishers Tel: P.O. Box 424, Rockford, IL Christ and the Americas by Dr. Anne Carroll 1996 Christ and the Americas Workbook by Belinda T. Mooney Christ the King Lord of History: A Catholic World History 1994 by Dr. Anne Carroll Christ the King Lord of History: Workbook by Carroll Mooney Adult/ High School Adult/ High School The Diocese of Fargo Tel: Bishops Blvd, Fargo, ND Beyond the Red River: The Diocese of Fargo One Hundred Years 1988 United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Tel: Fourth St. NE, Washington DC The Catechism of the Catholic Church Grade 7-Adult *Resources on Scripture are included in the next section II. Policy, Page 42

21 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Scripture Study For Adults/High School NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND (in alphabetical order by publisher) Ascension Press Tel: W5180 Jefferson St., Necedah, WI The Great Adventure 24-Week Course (Jeff Cavins) 24 session bible timeline Adventures in Matthew Part 2 in the Great Adventure Series 24 session bible timeline Adventures in Acts Part 3 in the Great Adventure Series 24 session bible timeline Then and Now Bible Maps T3 - The Great Adventure Teen Bible Timeline/Study Kit/Leaders Guide 8 sessions bible timeline High School Emmaus Road Publishing Tel: N. Fourth St., Steubenville, OH Boys to Men: the Transforming Power of Virtue Courageous Love: A Bible Study on Holiness for Women Courageous Virtue: A Bible Study on Moral Excellence for Women Courageous Women: A Study on the Heroines of Biblical History Family Matters: A Bible Study on Marriage and Family Woman of Grace Come and See Catholic Bible Study: Genesis Come and See Catholic Bible Study: David and the Psalms Come and See Catholic Bible Study: Prophets and Apostles Come and See Catholic Bible Study: The Synoptic Gospels Come and See Catholic Bible Study: The Gospel of John Come and See Catholic Bible Study: The Life of Jesus for Children Elementary grades Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Gospel of Matthew Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Gospel of Mark Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Gospel of Luke Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Gospel of John Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Acts of the Apostles Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Letter of St. Paul to the Romans Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: The First and Second Letters of St. Paul to the Corinthians Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Galatians II. Policy, Page 43

22 Midwest Theological Forum Tel: S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL Didache Series: Understanding Scripture 2004 St. Joseph Communications, International Headquarters Tel: PO Box 1911 Ste 83, Tehachapi, CA The Great Adventure 1996 (Jeff Cavins) Bible timeline, video, study guide High School/Adult Our Father s Plan 1996 (Scott Hahn) Bible study, video, study guide High School/Adult II. Policy, Page 44

23 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials RCIA RESOURCES NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Liturgy Training Publication, LTP Tel: N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL Materials are published by the Association for Catechumenal Ministries, ACM and distributed by LTP RCIA Catechist Manual High School/Adult RCIA Leader s Manual High School/Adult RCIA Participant s Book High School/Adult RCIA Overview Chart High School/Adult II. Policy, Page 45

24 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Computer/ Web Site Resources NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Cat Chat Audio Show Cat.Chat is an awesome new Catholic Audio Show for kids ages 3-11! It will help them to learn and love their faith like never before! Using prayer, cool conversations, faith-filled stories and great songs, each CD in the series discusses important aspects of the Catholic Faith while teaching children powerful lessons for living out their Faith in everyday life! Vol. #1 Mary Leads Me Closer to Jesus Vol. #2 Jesus in My Heart Vol. #3 Amazing Angels & Super Saints Vol. #4 The Mass Comes Alive Vol. #5 A Christmas to Remember Vol. #6 An Extra Special Easter Vacation Catechism Class.com Internet classroom of Catechesis K-Adult Catholic World Missions Tel: Rossotto Dr. Hamden, CT Glory Stories Radio dramas Christ & Various Saints Grades K-6 Glory Stories are professional radio dramas produced by Catholic World Mission. Glory Stories are true stories of the lives of holy people of God, children and adults who set inspiring examples for youngsters to emulate in their early walk of Faith and teach their parents at the same time! Stories in this first season include some of the Church s most popular saints and each story teaches a truth of the Catholic Faith, so they are catechetical as well as fun. You can order the CD s and colorbooks. You may also hear them on your local Catholic radio station. Tercium Entertainment Tel: Agoura Rd, Suite 717, Westlake Village, CA The Living Gospel: An Interactive Storybook Elementary The Living Gospel combines easy-to-read written text, compelling voice narration, beautiful interactive animation, fun games, awesome music, cool sound effects and much more, for a unique multi-sensory experience. interactive storybook CD-ROM is a radically new resource that makes learning the Scriptures not just fun but irresistible for children.they learn, experience, and are inspired by the Gospel while they play. II. Policy, Page 46

25 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials Education for Chastity The Diocese of Fargo Respect Life Office offers both print and video resources to assist parents and parishes in providing an appropriate teaching on human sexuality to their children. To receive these materials or for more information contact the Respect Life Office. The following list of materials are RECOMMENDED for the Classroom for Education for Chastity. Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Issues of Faith and Morals by Archbishop George Pell Grades 9-12 Love and Life Grades 7-9 Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN The Catholic Vision of Love 1996 Grades 5-8 Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY God s Own Making: Catholic Values of Human Sexuality Grades 4-8 Foundation for the Family Tel: P.O. Box , Cincinnati, OH or (513) website unknown New Corinthians Curriculum 1996 Grades K-8 Leaflet Missal Company Tel: W. Minnehaha Ave, St. Paul, MN Project Genesis Grades K-8 The Diocese of Fargo, Respect Life Office Tel: Bishops Blvd., Fargo, Outlines for Mother/Daughter, Father/Son Workshops Parents & Teens The Following Material is NOT RECOMMENDED for the Diocese of Fargo, even though it is on the USCCB Ad Hoc Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series Title Benziger Family Life (K-8) 2001 Growing in Love 2001 Publisher Benziger Harcourt II. Policy, Page 47

26 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials BAPTISMAL PREPARATION NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL Infant Baptism: A sourcebook for Parishes 3 ring binder for parish coordinators Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN Catholic Parent Know-How: Preparing for Your Child s Baptism Parent Letters: Spiritual Growth of your Child For parents 7 Mailings from Birth to older Elementary,For Parents II. Policy, Page 48

27 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Benziger, Tim Downs, Sales Rep, Tel: Macmillan/McGraw Hill 220 E. Danieldale Rd, Desoto TX Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace 2006 Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace 2006 Primary Intermediate Diocese of Fargo Tel: Bishop s Blvd Reconciliation: A Handbook for Parents 2002 For Parents Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation and Eucharist S/P &TM 2000 Grades 2-3 Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation and Eucharist (II) S/P &TM 2002 Grades 4-6 Call to Celebrate: Reconciliation S/P & TM/CM 2007 Grades 2-3 Call to Celebrate: Reconciliation and Eucharist (II) S/P & TM/CM 2007 Grades 4-6 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL God s Gift Reconciliation 2009 S/P&TM/CM Grade 2 Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN Catholic Parent know-how: First Reconciliation 2004 for parents Pflaum Publishing Tel: Dryden Rd, Suite 300, Dayton OH Together in Jesus Reconciliation 2004 Grades 2 nd -3 rd RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Reconciliation 2003 Grades 2 nd 3 r II. Policy, Page 49

28 Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY First Reconciliation 2000 We Believe and Celebrate First Penance 2006 Grades 2 nd 3 rd Grades 2 nd 3 rd II. Policy, Page 50

29 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials CONFIRMATION PREPARATION NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN Opening Gifts by Sherry Geiser 2002 Parent/Child Workbook Grade 3 rd Diocese of Fargo Tel: Bishop s Blvd Confirmation: A Handbook for Parents 2002 Parent/Child Workbook For Parents of 3 rd Ave Maria Press P.O. Box 428, Notre Dame, IN Send out Your Spirit 2003 Tel: x1 High School Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Celebrating Our Faith: Confirmation 2000 Grades 6-8 Call to Celebrate: (Older Adolescents) Call to Celebrate: (Younger Adolescents) Ignatius Press Tel: P.O. Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO Image of God (Mass books & Confirmation) Grades 6-8 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL Christ Our Life: Confirmed in the Spirit 1997 Grades 6-8 Christ Our Life: Confirmed in the Spirit 2007 Grades 7-9 Pflaum Publishing Group Tel: Dryden Rd, Suite 300, Dayton OH Confirmation: Gifted with the Spirit 2005 Grade 7-8 Confirmation: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit 2005 Grade 9-12 II. Policy, Page 51

30 Pauline Books and Media Tel: th Pauls Ave, Boston, MA Be Sealed Confirmation 1998 S/P & TM 1998 High School RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Confirmation 2007 S/P & TM/CM Intermediate Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY The Spirit Sets us Free 2000 Grades 6-8 St. Mary s Press Tel: Terrace Heights, Winoma, MN Confirmed in a Faithful Community 2006 Grades 608 Confirmed in a Faithful Community: Candidates Handbook 2006 Grades 6-8 Candidates Handbook (Immediate Preparation) II. Policy, Page 52

31 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Diocese of Fargo Tel: Bishop s Blvd Eucharist: A Parent Handbook 2002 For Parents Benziger, Tim Downs, Sales Rep, Tel: Macmillan/McGraw Hill 220 E. Danieldale Rd, Desoto TX Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise 2006 Grades 1-3 Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise 2006 Grades 4-6 Harcourt Religion Publishers Tel: Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation and Eucharist S/P &TM 2000 Grades 2-3 Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation and Eucharist (II) S/P &TM 2002 Grades 4-6 Call to Celebrate: Eucharist S/P & TM/CM 2007 Grades 2-3 Call to Celebrate: Reconciliation and Eucharist (II) S/P & TM/CM 2007 Grades 4-6 Loyola Press Tel: N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL God s Gift Eucharist S/P&TM/CM 2009 Grade 2-3 Pauline Books and Media Tel: th Pauls Ave, Boston, MA Jesus Brings Us Life 1996 Grades 2-3 Pflaum Publishing Tel: Dryden Rd, Suite 300, Dayton OH Together in Jesus Eucharist 2004 Grades 2-3 RCL Resources for Christian Living, Anne Campbell; Regional Manager Tel: ex t E. Bethany Dr., Allen, TX Eucharist 2003 S/P & TM 2003 Grades 2-3 II. Policy, Page 53

32 Sadlier Tel: Pine St. New York, NY First Eucharist 2000 Grades 2-3 We Believe and Celebrate First Communion 2006 Grades 2-3 Silver Burdett Ginn Religion Tel: Jefferson Rd, Parsippany, NJ The Gift of Eucharist 2000 Grade 2-3 II. Policy, Page 54

33 Recommended Textbooks and Catechetical Materials RESOURCES FOR PARENTS NOTE: Due to many publishers currently revising or creating textbooks series and catechetical materials, this section is currently incomplete. PLEASE TURN TO PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Materials which have not been reviewed are not listed. Unlisted catechetical materials that you would like to use in your programs should be submitted for review along with a letter describing how the material reaches your catechetical needs. Submissions should be sent to: Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, 5201 Bishops Boulevard, Fargo, ND Diocese of Fargo Tel: Bishop s Blvd Confirmation: A Parent Handbook 2002 Grade 3 Eucharist: A Parent Handbook 2002 Grade 3 Reconciliation: A Parent Handbook 2002 Grade 2 Our Sunday Visitor Tel: Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN Catholic Parent Know How Series Baptism First Reconciliation Confirmation (grade 6-8) First Communion 8 page magazine format all grades Discover the Rules: Lent Discover the Riches: Advent Faith Filled Summer Activities Forming Your Child s Faith: Fundamentals Forming Your Child s Faith: Church Forming Your Child s Faith: Morality Forming Your Child s Faith: Sacraments Forming Your Child s Faith: Scripture Forming Your Child s Faith: Living Faith Forming Your Child s Faith: Church History Parent Letters: Spiritual Growth of your Child 7 Different Mailings from Birth to Older Elementary II. Policy, Page 55