Finding God Grades 1–6 It’s prayerful. It’s personal. It’s powerful. A faith-formation program for children in grades 1–6 and the significant adults in their lives. The program mentors children, parents, and adults in cultivating a special place in their hearts to meet with God. Preview samples online at www.findinggod.com/preview. Program features • Empowers catechists and teachers to lead children in prayer • Offers high-quality sessions with a strong presentation of Church doctrine • Connects technology and faith through online activities, planning tools, and assessments • Integrates multisensory opportunities to experience Scripture, music, and prayer • Provides an abundance of prayer that allows children to nurture a lifelong conversation with God • Equips parents and adults with components that correspond to the structure of the children’s program Children’s Book • Opens every unit with the story of a saint • Presents doctrine, Scripture, and Tradition through engaging four- to eight-page sessions • Connects the lesson with their living faith by offering opportunities for reflective prayer, links to liturgy, reading God’s Word, and much more • Provides three prayer opportunities in each session as well as additional prayer services • Encourages knowledge of the faith by providing an extensive supplement, Prayers and Practices of Our Faith Catechist Guide • Provides clear, concise preparation for each session • Addresses various learning styles through variety of lesson options • Offers extensive online resources and support • Models different ways of praying with opportunities to put them into practice • Includes reproducible blackline masters with activities and assessments In the first year of adoption, a free guide is included with every 25 children’s books purchased.
www.findinggod.com Online resources for program users • Family E-Newsletters • Additional assessments for each session • Detailed session-planning tool • Hundreds of additional activities • Activity Finder searchable by grade level, subject, or learning style • Sunday Connection linked to readings and activities • Seasonal resources • Articles and activities for families • Additional prayer resources
A wonderful short read encouraging parents to model talking with God as a friend. Just as a parent needs constant communication with their child, we should have constant communication with God. The routine of prayer (before and after meals, morning before sleep, special occasions is important.
Create a prayer space in you home and set a routine to visit and pray there.
Types of prayer include: 1. Blessing and adoration 2. Petition - forgiveness of sins; grant fulfillment of need 3. Intercession - prayer for someone else; as Jesus said the Lord's prayer for us. 4. Thanksgiving 5. Praise