ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

Cristo Jesus, El Camino/Christ Jesus, the Way - RCL Benziger

A bilingual parish program for grades 1 - 6. Most two-page spreads in the student book feature Spanish on the left and English on the right. The family page to take home is in Spanish. The catechist guide has lesson plans in Spanish that wraparound the bilingual student book.

Un Llamado a la Fe/Call to Faith - Harcourt

A bilingual parish program for grades 1-6. Student books and catechist guides have English and Spanish on facing pages. Call to Faith provides students with catechesis that is content-centered and liturgical.

Acercandote a la Fe/Coming to Faith - Sadlier

A bilingual parish program for grades 1-6. Both the student book and catechist guide have English and Spanish on facing pages. The Student Books feature pastel artwork; word definitions in each chapter to help students develop a Catholic vocabulary; and Our Catholic Identity, a 16-page tear-out booklet of Catholic customs.

Creemos/We Believe - Sadlier

A bilingual parish program for grades K-6. The program is centered on Jesus, rooted in the Trinity and lived in the Church. This curriculum engages children at each level of maturity, helps catechists with practical planning, and strengthens the parish's link with the family.

Bendecidos/Blest Are We - RCL Benziger

A bilingual parish program for grades 1-4. Grades 5 and 6 are expected in 2008. This program introduces children to the Scriptures and the doctrine and tradition of the Catholic church. The bilingual edition was developed to offer a multicultural program that presents the Catholic faith along with the devotional practices of Hispanic Americans.

El Tesoro de Mi Fe catolica (Treasure of My Catholic Faith) - RCL Benziger

A Spanish parish program for grades 1-6. Developed by the archdiocese of Mexico City and from the National Consultants for Education, this series uses the Catechism as its fundamental reference point to present the truths of the faith.