1. Will there be a revision to the Teacher's Manual?
   
2. Are the Teacher's Manuals user-friendly?
   
3. What are some of the additional Teacher Aids that Ignatius Press provides for the school or parish?
   
4. Do I, as a home school parent need to purchase a Teacher's Resource Book?
   
5. How can my teachers who do not have an adequate foundation in the doctrine of the church use this series?
   
6. What makes the Faith and Life series so attractive to teachers?

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1. Will there be a revision to the Teacher's Manual?
   
   Yes, there will be a revision in format to the Teacher's Manual but at this time there is no projected date for its revision.
   
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2. Are the Teacher's Manuals user-friendly?
   
   The Faith and Life Teacher's Manuals are user-friendly because of their simplicity. The teachers' manuals have been given praise by teachers because of their chalk-talks and easy-to follow directions for classroom activities.
   
   At the beginning of the manual, the teacher is given comfort and told not to worry about teaching religion. They are reminded of Pope John Paul's quote in Catechesi Tradendae: "It is ChristÖwho is taughtÖand it is Christ alone who teaches." The manual states that teachers are Christ's instruments and that they have the assurance that God is going to help them every step of the way in proclaiming his message. Faith and Life Teacher's Manuals provide complete lesson plans and resources to present lessons in dynamic and interesting ways:
   
   The Teacher's Manuals include:
   • Lesson Overviews
   • Popular "Chalk-Talks" for blackboard use to assist the teacher by visually explaining key concepts in the lesson.
   • Easy-to-follow directions for classroom activities for each lesson.
   • Complete lesson plans with options for five-day or one-day presentations.
   • Prayer experiences for each lesson.
   • Practical suggestions for using art, photographs, music and questions as teaching tools.
   • Review Games, Dramatizations, Projects.
     
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3. What are some of the additional Teacher Aids that Ignatius Press provides for the school or parish?
   
   Additional Teacher Aids published by Ignatius Press include:
   • Ignatius Press Bible - Acclaimed as the clearest, most accurate and most beautiful modern translation of the Bible in English. It has not been revised to conform to "inclusive language".
   • 100 Activities of the Catechism of the Catholic Church - 100 thoughtfully crafted activities written according to grade level and drawn from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
   • Vision Books: Saints for Youth
   • Several Inspirational Videos
   • Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church - A 972 page Compendium containing all the cross-referenced passages footnoted and arranged according to the paragraphs of the Catechism.
   • Books on Scripture, Apologetics, Catholic Doctrine, Saints, Spirituality, and Prayer.
   • To Know Christ Jesus - Spiritual classic which gives the reader an in-depth study of Jesus Christ as he lived and spoke in the Gospels. This book has been acclaimed as "one of the most satisfying studies of the Gospel ever made."
     
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4. Do I, as a home school parent need to a purchase Teacher's Resource Book?
   
   If, after reviewing the special features of the Teacher's Resource Book, a home school parent believes that they have adequate reinforcing materials through the Faith and Life text, teacher's manual and activity book, they do not need to purchase a Teacher's Resource Book.
   
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5. How can my teachers who do not have an adequate foundation in the doctrine of the church use this series?
   
   Teachers without an adequate foundation in the doctrine of the church can learn right along with their students. Because of the clear and interesting presentation of the faith, the teachers are able to impart that knowledge to the students. Through this series teachers and students come to a deeper love of the Scripture, Mass, the Sacraments, and the Doctrine of the Faith. With the guidance of the teacher, the students come to understand and put into practice the teachings of Christ in their everyday lives.
   
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6. What makes the Faith and Life series so attractive to teachers?
   
   The series is attractive to teachers because of their simplicity. The texts are easy to teach. They present the doctrine is a way designed to bring a sense of wonder and at the same time challenge the intellect of the student. There is no time spent wondering what information the lesson is supposed to impart due to the number of different activities per lesson.
   
   Boredom is not present when students are challenged in learning their faith. Teachers find the Faith and Life series easy to teach because of the beauty, simplicity and depth in which the faith is presented. There is a noticeable increase in attendance and interest in Religion class.
   
   With the Faith and Life series, students do not perceive the study of their faith as simply one more "subject" to be set aside with relief when they leave the classroom but as divinely revealed truths that have a bearing on every aspect of their lives.

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