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Answers
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Why
is the Faith and Life series written at a grade level above
the average reading level of the child?
The Faith and Life series is intentionally written at a
grade level about the average reading level of the child in the
primary grades. Children of this age deserve to learn more of
the Good News of the Catholic Faith than just what they can read.
A child's oral comprehension is far beyond his reading ability.
For example, a six-year-old can follow the plot and dialogue of
a TV program even though he would not be able to read the written
script of the program. Applying this principle to catechetics,
the Faith and Life series presents Christian doctrine in
a style designed to arouse wonder and challenge the intellect
of the child thus avoiding boredom.
Children love to be read to. As they listen to the narratives
in the Faith and Life series, children will learn to associate
God with the joy of story time rather than a lesson in reading.
By lessening the emphasis on reading they are able to concentrate
their attention on the Gospel message itself.
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Why
doesn't the Faith and Life religion series have a current copyright
date?
The Faith and Life religion series does not have a current copyright
date at this time. It is a classic religious series filled with
the doctrine of the church in its entirety and purity. There is
no need for a revision every few years. In the future there will
be a revision of the Faith and Life textbooks but at this time
there is no projected date for the completion. A certain number
of small changes will occur in the text and in the question/answers
at the end of the chapter but there will be no overall change
in the format of the Faith and Life textbooks.
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Do
the pictures in the Faith and Life series relate to the children?
The pictures in the Faith and Life series are found to be inspirational
to students of all ages. The classical and original artwork masterpieces
from Giotto, Fra Angelico, Michangelo, Raphael and others serve
to bring forth the beauty and transcendence of God. The pictures
elevate the child's mind and heart to God and the things of God.
The beauty and dignity of Christ is proclaimed in word and picture.
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Why
does Faith and Life have questions and answers at the end of the
chapters to be memorized?
Memorization and understanding are essential in handing on the
faith to students. Pope John Paul in his encyclical, Catechesi
Tradendae, stated that in catechesis, faith and piety do not grow
without memorization.
Bishop John Meters of the Diocese of Peoria in his pastoral on
Religious Education titled "To Reach Full Knowledge of the
Truth" states that, " Memorization allows the child to have
a permanent space in mind and heart set aside for and dedicated
to the things of God and of the Church. They are permanently there
wherever the child goes." Bishop Meyers mentioned that persons
can go back to that which they have memorized again and again
looking at and pondering them in different life settings to give
solace and comfort in times of trouble, to question, or for a
call to conversion.
Test
scores from students with the Faith and Life series far exceed
the 59% percent average score received by junior high students
on doctrinal content exams. The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
is taught in depth from the first grade to eighth grade. The students
come to an understanding, appreciation and love for the Holy Eucharist.
With this instruction the Faith and Life students will never be
among the 65% who, according to polls, do not believe completely
in the real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
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Does
the Faith and Life series have a PreSchool/ Kindergarten Program?
The Faith and Life series does have an outstanding PreSchool/Kindergarten
program titled "Who Am I". This series is part of the Image
of God religion series published by Ignatius Press and can be
used with the Faith and Life religion series.
"Who Am I" is a unique PreSchool/Kindergarten series in that
it teaches the foundations of the Catholic Church in a compelling
format. It is filled with state of the art graphics.
Each Lesson contains:
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Presentation
of the Faith in terms and activities children can understand
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Scripture
Based Stories with questions and answers
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Projects,
Arts and Crafts
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Colorful
attractive worksheets which develop educational skills
Examples
of Lesson Themes are: Blessed Trinity, "I am Special to
God Who Made Me", Prayer, Mass, Jesus is God the Son, Faith
and Trust, Rosary, Saints, Stations of the Cross.
"Who
Am I?" is founded on the same principle as the Catechism
of the Catholic Church: The Creation of Human Beings in the
Image and Likeness of God.
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