Blest Are We Faith in Action, 2nd Edition, 1-8 — RCL Benziger

A Fresh Approach for Today’s Learners

The new second edition has been refreshed to meet the needs of Catholic parishes today while remaining grounded in the Church’s vision for evangelizing catechesis, as articulated by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism and the Directory for Catechesis. The new features include:

• Grace in Motion – A distinctive sidebar feature that gives children concrete skills to follow Jesus and deepen their relationship with God, self, and others.
• Family Life Connection - Deepens understanding of Catholic values and virtues into their everyday living and for discussing difficult issues. Families can practice strategies for effective communication, maintaining a safe environment, and building healthy relationships as a household of faith.
• Inclusive Design – A fresh, colorful design with sensory-friendly layouts ensures the program is visually inviting for all learners. Lessons have been simplified for busy catechists while remaining rich in content.
• Accessibility and Inclusion – Professionally reviewed to support adaptation for students with learning differences and disabilities. Catechist Guides include practical strategies for accommodations, behavioral support, and chapter-by-chapter teaching tips.

Catechist and Children Resources

• Catechist Guides – Easy-to-use guides provide planners, background material, enrichment ideas, optional activities, and digital access. Correlations to Family Life, Second Edition extend catechesis into family life formation.
• Take-Home Pages – Each chapter begins with a colorful, engaging two-page spread for families, designed to spark conversation, reinforce learning, and connect lessons to daily life.
• Diverse Saints and Holy People – Stories highlight witnesses of faith from varied cultures, eras, and vocations, reflecting the beautiful universality of the Church.

• Expanded Prayer Opportunities – Includes more prayers than ever before, plus grade-level prayer services and new unit prayers that introduce students to the richness of Catholic prayer traditions, practices, and expressions.