Starter Pack

The Starter Pack provides all the resources a leader needs to plan and implement Received: Your Journey to First Communion. It comes with the following:

• The Online Leader's Access gives leaders access to a digital version of the Leader’s Guide as well as all of the student videos, the parent information session and materials, and the retreat guide and materials. This specially developed online access integrates the various resources per lesson to simplify lesson planning (assessments, lesson goals, activities, student workbook content with leader notes, etc.), making it easier than ever for leaders to plan and implement each lesson.
• The Leader’s Guide provides an overview and an easy 7-step structure for every lesson, lesson objectives, and the complete Student Workbook content with wrap-around leader’s notes and interactive activities.
• The bilingual Student Workbook is seamlessly integrated with the videos and includes 12 lessons with hands-on activities, prayers, saint connections, main teaching content, Visio Divina, Bible stories, car conversation, take-home activities, discussion questions, and more.
• The DVD Set with Spanish Audio Option provides twelve lessons (approximately 3-5 minutes each) and shares the story of Felicity as she prepares to receive her First Communion.
• The Received Saint Prayer Card Set provides 12 prayer cards available drawn from the 12 lessons in the Received program.
• The Parent’s Certification Course provides four short sessions that offer spiritual encouragement and refreshment for parents, as well as guidance on how to help their child prepare for these important sacraments. The course includes a digital Parent's Guide. Each lesson in your child’s book has a corresponding section in the Parent's Guide. Parents receive a certificate of completion when they finish the course.
• Presenters Include:
• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• Fr. Josh Johnson
• Sr. Josephine Garrett
• Mark Hart
• Jackie and Bobby Angel
• Emily Hussem Wilson and Daniel Hussem
• Every session of both Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation and Received: Your Journey to First Communion offers a Friend on the Journey section featuring original artwork and reflections on a specific Catholic saint. The Complete Prayer Card Set provides a single copy of the twenty-four prayer cards available, drawn from the 24 lessons in the Renewed and Received programs.
• The Online Leader’s Certification is a six-session course that offers support for leaders to quickly and easily train their team to deliver both First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation. Your team will receive inspiration and guidance to build up their spirits to take on this important work. They’ll receive practical guidance on what to expect and how to respond to typical situations that are likely to arise. In the end, your team will come away with an increased sense of confidence and enthusiasm to serve the children and families in your program.
• Presenters Include:
• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• Jackie and Bobby Angel
• Sr. Josephine Garrett
• Mari Pablo
• Charleen Katra, the Executive Director of the National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities