Blest Are We Faith and Word 1-8, RCL Benziger
This is the School Edition.
For the parish edition of Blest Are We, Faith and Word, click on the Preschool-12 Parish Programs tab at the top of this page.
Student Books include five units, each with four chapters. Chapters are structured around the four pillars of the Catechism: Catholic faith, worship, life, and prayer. Each begins with a Take-Home page to involve parents in helping their children prepare for the chapter. Lessons follow a three-step learning process inviting the children to Share, to Hear and Believe, and to Respond. Each chapter includes Scripture and church teaching including statements of faith and Faith Words. Children respond through written work, activities and prayer. Chapters conclude with review exercises. Faith in Action pages highlight parish ministries and vocations. A write-in glossary and a mini-catechism are included at the back of each book. Grade 2 covers the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Teacher Manuals for grades 1 through 6 include a grade-level DVD with clips on topics appropriate to the lessons. The At-A-Glance Planner lets the teacher know which portion of the DVD to show with each lesson.
Blest Are We Faith and Word, 1-8 is approved by the Bishops' Committee. (2010)