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Grade 3
Unit 1
Page 19D - Chapter 1
Book A Book About Jesus, American Bible Society, 1991. Use the first two sections of the book, "The Beginning," pages 7-22, and "Jesus Works Miracles," pages 23-40. http://www.booksofthebible.com
Video John the Baptist, Nest Entertainment, 1990. Depicts the life of one of God's greatest prophets who gave all to prepare for Jesus and finally beholds the Lamb of God.
(30 minutes)
http://www.nestfamily.com
Page 31D - Chapter 2
Video Jesus Dies on the Cross, CCC of America, 1997. From A Kingdom Without Frontiers series, Jesus carries his heavy cross to Calvary where he dies a painful death. (30 minutes) http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 43D - Chapter 3
Video Jesus Raises Lazarus, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 1997. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead then dines with Mary and Martha. (30 minutes) http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 67D - Chapter 5
Book Saints of the Americas, Anne Joan Flanagan, FSP, Pauline Books and Media, 2000. This coloring book tells the stories of various saints who lived in the Americas. http://www.pauline.org/store
Video Saints for Kids, Vol. 2, St. Stephen, Pauline Books and Media, 1998. This animated story tells of Saint Stephen, who was the first saint to give his life for Jesus.
(5 minutes of 14-minute tape)
http://www.pauline.org/store
Page 79D - Chapter 6
Video
The Angel's Church Year Lesson, Twenty-Third Publications, 2001. Three angels take children on a journey through the Church year to show how Jesus is with us always. (11 minutes) http://store.bayard-inc.com
Page 85D - Chapter 7
Book
I Want to Be Jesus, Carol Camp-Twork, Ave Maria Press, 1999. This book presents 150 gospel plays for children, following the Church year cycle. http://www.avemariapress.com
Video
The Story of Jesus for Children, CA Inspirational Films, Inc., 2000. This is a drama of Jesus' life as seen through the eyes of children. Use the Ministry segment.
(20-minute segment of 62-minute tape) http://www.christianbook.com
Unit 2
Page 95D - Chapter 8
Book Bible for Today's Family, New Testament, American Bible Society, 1991. Written in readable language, with multi-cultural art. The child can read Luke 5-6. http://www.bookschristian.com
Video The Story of Jesus for Children, CA Inspirational Films, Inc., 2000. Well done drama through the eyes of children. Use segment on the choosing of the apostles.
(6 minute segment of 62-minute tape)
http://www.christianbook.com
Page 107D - Chapter 9
Book Saint Francis, Brian Wildsmith, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996. Story of the life of Saint Francis of Assisi is told from the saint's point of view. http://www.eerdmans.com
Video Saints for Kids, Vol. 1, St. Francis of Assisi, Pauline Books and Media, 1998. Animated portrayal of a carefree young man who gave up wealth to follow Jesus.
(4 minute story of 15 minute tape)
http://www.pauline.org/store
Page 119D - Chapter 10
Video The Angel's Prayer Lesson, Twenty-Third Publications. A young girl teaches children how to offer prayers of praise, thanksgiving, petition, and sorrow. (12 minutes) http://store.bayard-inc.com
Page 131D - Chapter 11
Book A Peek Into My Church, Veronica Kelly, Wendy Goody, and Ginny Pruitt, Whippersnapper Books, 1999. This book offers students an informative glance into the Church community.
http://www.amazon.com
Video A Tour of Our Parish Church, Ikonographics, St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2000. Older students teach younger ones the names and meanings of objects of the Catholic faith. http://catalog.americancatholic.org
Page 143D - Chapter 12
Book Victor Finds His Vocation, Miriam Laderman and Susan Brindle, Precious Life Books, 2000. A grumpy cricket travels to faraway lands in the suitcase of a newly ordained priest. http://www.famtrad.com/children.htm
Video Mother Teresa-Seeing the Face of Jesus, Morning Light Media, St. Louis, MO, 1998. Shows how Mother Teresa saw the face of Jesus in the sick and dying, and gave her life to this work. (35 minutes)
http://www.visionvideo.com
Page 155D - Chapter 13
Book Saint Francis and the Christmas Donkey, Robert Byrd, Dutton Books, 2000. A donkey serves Mary and the newborn Jesus.
http://www.e316.com
Video Following Jesus Through the Church Year: Advent Roads, Twenty-Third Publications, 1991. Krispin travels through the four weeks of Advent, guided by Advent symbols.
(10 minutes)
http://store.bayard-inc.com
Page 161D - Chapter 14
Videos Following Jesus Through the Church Year: Christmas Crossroads, Twenty-Third Publications, 1991. Krispin, lost in Bethlehem, reaches the stable after Jesus has left.
(10 minutes)
http://store.bayard-inc.com
Unit 3
Page 171D - Chapter 15
Book A Child's Journey, The Christian Initiation of Children, Rita Burns Senseman, St. Anthony Messenger Press, Cincinnati, OH, 1998. This book helps adults understand a child's journey to the sacraments.
http://catalog.americancatholic.org
Video
The Sacraments for Children: An Introduction to the Seven Sacraments for Middle-Grade Children, Liguori, Liguori, MO, 1989. Fr. Hain and children learn the meaning and symbols of sacraments. (60 minutes, 8 segments) http://www.liguori.org
Page 183D - Chapter 16
Videos The Story of Jesus for Children, CA Inspirational Films, Inc., San Clemente, CA, 1979. From this excellent drama of Jesus' life through children's eyes, use the segment about the Last Supper. (7 minute segment of 62 minute tape)
http://www.christianbook.com
Why Do We Go to Mass on Sunday? Ikonographics, St. Anthony Messenger Press, Cincinnati, OH, 2000. Children learn why celebrating Sunday Mass as a community is vital to our faith. (13 minuntes) http://catalog.americancatholic.org
Page 195D - Chapter 17
Book Kate from Philadelphia: The Life of Saint Katharine Drexel for Children, Patricia E. Jablonski, Pauline Books and Media, Boston, MA, 2001. Tells Katharine's story as missionary sister.
http://www.catholiccompany.com
Video Grandma's Bread, St. Anthony Messenger Press, Cincinnati, OH, 1985. The touching tale of a grandmother who helps her grandchild understand the meaning of Holy Eucharist. (62 minutes)
http://catalog.americancatholic.org
Page 207D - Chapter 18
Videos Parables for Kids, Volume 1, Pauline Books and Media, Boston, MA, 2001. Stories of forgiveness that include The Lost Sheep, The Prodigal Son, The Sower, and others.
(22 minutes)
http://www.pauline.org/store
The Prodigal Son, Nest Entertainment, Irving, TX, 1988. The story of a wayward son who is reunited with his father and family emphasizes God's love and joy at the return of the sinner. (30 minutes) http://www.nestentertainment.com
Page 219D - Chapter 19
Video A Place Prepared: Helping Children Understand Death and Heaven, Paraclete Press, 2000. This video is for adults to help them explain death and the afterlife to children.
(35 minutes)
http://www.paracletepress.com
Page 231D - Chapter 20
Video Following Jesus Through the Church Year: Lenten Lane, Twenty-Third Publications, 1991. Krispin travels to Jerusalem because Jesus is celebrating the Passover there.
(10 minutes)
http://store.bayard-inc.com
Page 237D - Chapter 21
Videos The Story of Jesus for Children, CA Inspirational Films Inc., 1979. This is an excellent drama of Jesus' life and works through the eyes of children. Use the Holy Week segment. (20-minute segment of 62-minute tape)
http://www.christianbook.com
Following Jesus Through the Church Year: Holy Week Crossing, Twenty-Third Publications, 1991. Krispin thinks his search for Jesus is over because Jesus has died. (10 minutes) http://store.bayard-inc.com
Unit 4
Page 247D - Chapter 22
Book Following Jesus, Lawrence G. Lovasik, Catholic Book Publishing, 1990. This book shows children that following Jesus means helping those in need.
http://www.catholicbkpub.com
Video The Acts of the Apostles, A Kingdom Without Frontiers Series, CCC of America, 1998. This animated video shows how Jesus asked his followers to preach the good news throughout the land. (30 min.)
http://www.jaminmark.com
Page 259D - Chapter 23
Book 10 More Good Reasons to Be a Catholic, Jim Auer, Liguori Publications, 1999. This book shows children the special meaning of being a Catholic.
http://www.liguori.org
Video How Do You Spell God? Ralph Harmon, HBO Home Video, 1996. This tape provides a unique perspective on questions children ask about God, faith, and their place in the world. (32 minutes)
http://www.hbofamily.com/programs
Page 271D - Chapter 24
Books God Loves Us All, Lawrence G. Lovasick, Catholic Book Publishing, 1990. This book emphasizes God's love for all people of the earth.
http://www.catholicbkpub.com
Eastern Catholics in the United States of America, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, 1999. This adult resource gives an overview of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches. http://www.usccb.org/publishing/parish.shtml
Page 283D - Chapter 25
Book Journeys with Mary: Apparitions of Our Lady, Zerlina De Santis, Pauline Books and Media, 2001. Nine apparitions of Mary show how she continues to watch over us and lead us to God.
http://www.pauline.org/store
Video We Pray with Mary, Ikonographics, St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2000. Children learn favorite Marian prayers and feasts from different cultures throughout the world. (18 minutes) http://catalog.americancatholic.org
Page 295D - Chapter 26
Video Parables for Kids, Volume 2, Pauline Books and Media, 2001. These four-minute parables include The Talents, The Lost Coin, The Good Shepherd, and others. (22 minutes)http://www.pauline.org/store
Page 307D - Chapter 27
Videos Following Jesus Through the Church Year: Resurrection Road, Twenty-Third Publications, 1991. Krispin meets the followers of Jesus who have seen him alive.
(10 minutes)
http://store.bayard-inc.com
The Story of Jesus for Children, CA Inspirational Films, Inc., 2000 This is an excellent drama of Jesus' life and works through the eyes of children. Use the Resurrection segment.
(22-minute segment of 62-minute tape) http://www.christianbook.com
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