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Sacraments: Gifts for All Eucharist Resource Binder
A rich reference for teachers when preparing neurodiverse students for Eucharist. This book has Scripture stories using pictures and minimum wording to illustrate the heart of Christ's message. Also included are hints for effectively reaching students, questions to consider, concept words, visual, auditory and kinesthetic activities, and a resource list of supplemental publications related to these topics. 

All About Mass Student Edition
Also Available in Spanish

Uses limited vocabulary and simple images to explain the Mass in a way that both young children and adults with developmental disabilities can understand.

Who Is Jesus? Student Edition
Also available in Spanish

Simple concepts, basic visual images and limited vocabulary make this booklet an excellent resource for introducing and reinforcing key concepts about Jesus.

Sacraments: Gifts for All Reconciliation Resource Binder

A reference for teachers to use when preparing neurodiverse students for Reconciliation. This book has adapted Scripture stories using pictures and minimum wording to illustrate the heart of Christ's message. Also included are hints for effectively reaching students, questions to consider, concept words, and visual, auditory and kinesthetic activities, and a resource list of supplemental publications related to these topics. 

Sacraments: Gifts for All Reconciliation Student Edition
Also Available in Spanish

Colorful pictures and minimum wording help students grasp the concept of Reconciliation. This booklet is an excellent way to keep students focused on the lesson and a beautiful reminder of how much Jesus truly loves us.

Sacraments: Gifts for All Confirmation Resource Binder

A rich reference for instructors to use when preparing neurodiverse individuals for the sacrament of confirmation. Prayers, pictures and explanation of the reception of Confirmation are part of the binder. Additional topics include Confirmation sponsors and an expanded discussion of the gifts and fruits of the Spirit.

Sacraments: Gifts for All Confirmation Student Edition
Also Available in Spanish

The story of confirmation beautifully told using simple words and images about the Gifts of the Spirit. Vocabulary allows for use with both young adults and adults with developmental disabilities.

The Apostles Creed What Catholics believe about the Church and their faith.

The Beatitudes Timeless teachings of Jesus that draw us closer to God's Kingdom. Each Beatitude is told in simple language with numerous illustrations.

Bible Stories A collection of twenty-six stories from the Old and New Testaments. Uses minimum words and appropriate, age-level pictures to tell these wonderful stories.

Blessings Signs and symbols help us understand and experience God's blessings, and we in turn share those blessings when we do God's work.

Who is Mary? Mary said yes to God and became the Mother of Jesus. Among the stories, this book tells of the Annunciation, the Wedding at Cana, Jesus' death and resurrection and Mary's Assumption into Heaven.

New Life From baptism, Eucharist, confirmation to resurrection and new life, God's love is always with us.

Prayer God listens when we talk to Him. This book explains prayer and includes the Our Father, the Eucharist prayer, and three simple prayers to use throughout the day.

The Rosary The Rosary helps us remember special events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. This book covers the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries and reminds us that Mary asks us to pray the Rosary.

The Sacraments This book covers the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and their benefits to us as the Body of Christ." Under "The Saints" change sentence to, "Thirteen saints are featured, including St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. Frances of Assisi, St. Therese, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. John Paul II, St. Josephine Bakhita, and St. Carlo Acutis.

The Saints Thirteen saints are featured, including St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. Frances of Assisi, St. Therese, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. John Paul II, St. Josephine Bakhita, and St. Carlo Acutis.

Welcome One, Welcome All A practical resource handbook for catechetical and program leaders on ways and methodologies in ministering to, and with, catechists and families of neurodivergent members of the Body of Christ. Topics include: administration, lesson preparation, theology, and behavior management.

All publications, with the exception of Welcome One, Welcome All, which is not a textbook, are approved for use as text books in accord with the Code of Canon Law and have the Imprimatur and Nihil obstat.