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Finding God for grades 1-8, serves your whole parish by offering innovative, imaginative, and practical approaches to lifelong faith formation.
Something Different
Young people in junior high—grades seven and eight—are beginning to sense that they are different. They no longer want to be treated like children. They want to take on more ownership in the process of learning. This also holds true for their faith formation. Finding God for junior high fulfills this need.
Magazine Format
The Finding God books are designed to capture the imagination of adolescents who are tired of ordinary textbooks. The full content of the Catholic faith is presented in an engaging format that carries the appeal of a popular magazine. The Catechist Guide provides parish and Catholic School catechists with directions for bringing this content to life in ways that are creative, imaginative, and effective.
Working with Adolescents
Young people desire to know God in a personal way in order to find meaning in their lives. The desire to share the faith is written in the heart of the catechist. The aim of catechesis as expressed in the General Directory for Catechesis is “to put people, not only in touch, but also in communion with Jesus Christ” (GDC 80). Loyola Press carefully crafted Finding God for junior high to help catechists as they invite young people and the significant adults in their lives into a deeper relationship with God and the Catholic Church in service to the world.
The National Directory for Catechesis reminds us that “since adolescence is the age of hero worship, it is helpful to present the words and example of Jesus as well as the lives and deeds of the saints in ways that appeal to young people” (NDC 48D). Finding God for junior high appeals to young people by creating opportunities for them to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Maximum Flexibility
Catechists have repeatedly stated the need for flexibility when it comes to faith formation in junior high. The two Finding God books, each with five units, can be used in any sequence—as complete books or as modules. You can use one text to teach both seventh and eighth graders. Or, each unit can function separately for a modular structure. For more suggestions on various ways of using Finding God for junior high, see the Director Guide.
Contents
Unit 1 John Explores the Mystery of God
The Gospel of John 9
Chapter 1 God’s Revelation 11
Chapter 2 The Gospels: Portraits of Jesus 21
Chapter 3 God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 31
Chapter 4 Faith in Jesus 41
Chapter 5 New Life in the Spirit 51
Faith in Action 61
Unit 2 Mark Teaches Us About Jesus
The Gospel of Mark 63
Chapter 1 Jesus, Son of God 65
Chapter 2 Jesus’ Proclamation of the Kingdom 75
Chapter 3 Jesus’ Forgiveness 85
Chapter 4 Jesus’ Healing 95
Chapter 5 Jesus’ Journey Through Death to Resurrection 105
Faith in Action 115
Unit 3 Matthew Presents the New Moses
The Gospel of Matthew 117
Chapter 1 God with Us 119
Chapter 2 The Values of the Kingdom 129
Chapter 3 Life in Jesus 139
Chapter 4 Leading in Jesus’ Name 149
Chapter 5 Life Together in Jesus 159
Faith in Action 169
Unit 4 Luke Celebrates Jesus’ Presence
The Gospel of Luke and
Acts of the Apostles 171
Chapter 1 Celebrating Salvation 173
Chapter 2 Celebrating the Sacraments 183
Chapter 3 Celebrating Baptism 193
Chapter 4 Celebrating Life in the Spirit 203
Chapter 5 Celebrating the Eucharist 213
Faith in Action 223
Unit 5 Paul Proclaims Jesus to the World
Paul the Apostle 225
Chapter 1 Paul’s New Direction 227
Chapter 2 Worshipping and Living in Holiness 237
Chapter 3 Making Christian Choices 247
Chapter 4 Coworkers with God 257
Chapter 5 Living in the Truth 267
Faith in Action 277
The Year in Our Church
The Year in Our Church 279
Advent 281
Christmas 285
Lent 289
Holy Week 293
Easter 297
Pentecost 301
All Saints Day 305
Prayers and Practices of Our Faith
Prayers and Practices of Our Faith 309
The Bible and You 311
Formulas of Catholic Doctrine 320
Praying Our Faith 324
Celebrating and Living Our Faith 336
Understanding the Words of Our Faith:
Glossary 347
Glosario 371
Catholic Resources Online 394
Index 395
Overview
Finding God for grades 1-8, serves your whole parish by offering innovative, imaginative, and practical approaches to lifelong faith formation.
Something Different
Young people in junior high—grades seven and eight—are beginning to sense that they are different. They no longer want to be treated like children. They want to take on more ownership in the process of learning. ...