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WHO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

A COURSE OF STUDY FOR 

GRADES I AND II 

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1942 

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CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE 

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A COURSE OF STUDY 

IN RELIGION 

FoR TEACHERS OF CATHOLIC CHILDREN 

ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

GRADES l AND II 

Developed as a manual for the use of priests, 

religious and lay teachers in 

Religious Vacation School classes. 

Prepared by a N ation'al Committee 

under the auspices of 

The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine: 

Rev. Leon A. McNeill, General Chairman 

Rev. George M. Dennerle, Chairman Grades I-V 

Rev. Carmel J. Scanlan 

Sister M. Rosalia, M. H. 

Sister M. Immaculata, C. S. J. 

Individuals and Communities are invited to send to The 
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Publications Depart. 
ment, suggestions for the revision and completion of this 
Manual. Desired changes noted in schools held during the 
summer will aid in such revision if they are submitted 

not later than September 1. 

ST. ANTHONY GUILD PRESS 

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 



COPYRIGHT, 1942, BY 

CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE 

April 20, 1942. 

Nihil obstat. 

Henry }. Zolzer, 

Censor. 

Imprimatur. 

~ Thomas H . Mclaughlin, 

Bishop of Paterson. 

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 



CONTENTS 

PAGE 

INTRODUCTION v 

FIRST-GRADE RELIGION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 

SECOND-GRADE RELIGION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

SuGGESTED Music PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

RECREATION PROGRAM .......... ..... .. ." . . . . . . . 28 

VISUAL Ams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

TEACHERS' REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

PUPILS' TEXTS · · . . .................. . ...... ~ .. 33 

CHILDREN's MASS AND PRAYER BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 

FOR THE CHILDREN's LIBRARY .............. .. ... 35 

DIRECTORY OF PUBLISHERS ..................... 39 

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INTRODUCTION 

Religious instruction, to be most beneficial, must be adapted 

in both content and method to the needs and capacities of the 

pupils. Children should be classified according to their school 

grades. The ideal would be to have a separate class for the 

pupils of each grade, each learning religion at its own level. 

Sometimes, however, it will be found expedient to form several 

groups, with pupils ·of two or three grades in each group. 

The course of study developed by the Confraternity provides 

for eight grades; but the pupils may be grouped for instruction 

according to local conditions. Pupils should be promoted from 

grade to grade at the dose of each school year, and encouraged 

to continue in classes after as well as before receiving their 

First Holy Communion. 

The children, excepting possibly first graders, should have 

individual copies of the basic textbooks designated for use in 

the diocese. Teachers should have the basic textbooks and appro-

priate instructional materials. In this Manual a brief list of ref-

erences is given in connection with the course of study for each 

grade. A more extensive list fro~:p. which selections may be made 

will be found in the Reference List at the back of this booklet. 

Each parish should gradually build up a· catechetical library and a 

supply of instructional materials, to which carefully selected addi-

tions may be made each year. As essentials for every teacher 

should be a copy of the Bible, a Bible History suited to the grade 

level taught, and art explanatory text for the appropriate grade 

level of doctrine. . 

This course of study is based on The First Communion 

Catechism prepared from the new revision of the Baltimore 

Catechism. 

As the catechism contains a statement of Catholic teaching 

in very brief form, its truths should be explained and made con-

crete through stories and picture,s before the abstract text is ap-

proached. The meaning of each difficult word, too, should be 

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made clear. Make suggestions for the practical application of 

the religious truths to the everyday life of the pupil and discuss 

the application with the class, not only after each lesson, but 

by frequently reverting to it in succeeding lessons. 

Project work, particularly in the form of developing book-

lets in correlation with the class lessons, is an important part 

of the program in the vacation school. Model projects for each 

grade are prepared by the Los Angeles Confraternity. In the 

Religious Vacation School the child develops his own booklets 

on the plan of the model project. 

Certain religious activities may be assigned for home study, 

thus establishing a bond between home and school . in the re-

ligious education of the children. The development of an attrac· 

tive booklet containing pictures, drawings, and brief statements 

correlated with the topics of instruction may be made a 

genuine learning activity, as interesting as it is beneficial. It is 

a mistake to co.nsider project activities as mere "busy work," 

or to give assignments which are intended only to keep the 

pupils occupied. 

In the employment of other visual aids, care should be. taken 
to achieve the legitimate aims of religious education. Good taste 

and aesthetic appreciation of religious masterpieces may be in-

cidental outcomes of visual instruction, but' the primary concern 

in the use of all materials should be to impart knowledge, to 

develop ideas, to instil ideals, to foster spiritual growth, and 

to train in right conduct. To this end, each lesson should be 

made as attractive as possible. 

The decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Council on 

The Better Care and Promotion . of Catechetical Education 

(January 12, i935) directs that a central office be established i_n 

each diocese to plan and supervise the program of religious in-

struction. The direction of the work in the local parish or mission 

is the responsibility of the pastor. Usually he will need the help 

of zealous members of the laity to locate and register children, 

to provide transportation, and to assist in the , actual instruction 

and training of the pupils. The Confraternity of Christian Doc-

trine,.· enjoined by Canon Law and now functioning successfully 

iri' many dioceses, would seem to be the ideal organization, both 

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diocesan and parochial, through which to recruit the laity for this 

type of service. Detailed information in regard to the Confra-

ternity organization and program may be obtained at small cost 

by writing to: The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, 1312 

Massachusetts Avenue, N. W ., Washington, D. C. 

The Religious Vacation School Manuals for Grades III-V 

and VI-VIII may be obtained frotri the publisher. 

The following leaflets supply information and helpful direc-

tions for organizing Religious Vacation Schools (St. Anthony 

Guild Press, Paterson, N. J.) : 

No. 3B - The Religious Vacation School. 

No. 4B - Instructions for Lay Teachers. 

No. 4C- Instructions for Fishers (Home Visitors). 

No. 4D- Instructions for Helpers. 

The above leaflets are used to advantage in preparation for a 

Religious Vacation School. The Manual of the Confraternity of 

Christian Doctrine incorporates these and other Confraternity 

leaflets. 

To obtain practical results each child, excepting possibly 

·those of the first grade, should have a catecliism (any graded 

series) or a textbook and a corresponding religious project. The 

teacher's model project supplies information for the presentation 

of each lesson. 

Each teacher should have a Teacher's Manual correspond-

ing to the catechism or text used in the grade taught, or an ex-

planatory text. 

Scriptural references are included in the lesson outlines to 

direct the teacher to the complete story. 

Bible charts for teachers (for use in all grades), with 13 

colored pictures, 21-33 inches, on each roll: The Life of Christ, 

Christ Establishes His Church, The Parables of Our Lord (all 

New Testament), Keeping Alive the Knowledge of the Promised 

Redeemer (Old Testament), $1.50 each. These and other visual 

aids may be had from Co-op Parish Activities Service, Effingham, 

Ill., Loyola University Press, Chicago, Illinois, The Catechetical 

Guild, St. Paul, Minnesota, or St. Anthony's Guild, Paterson, 

N. J. Write for price lists and literature. 

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Suggested Daily Schedule 

8:15 Holy Mass (Mass Books and Prayer Books, 

p.35) 

9:00 Salute the Cross, Salute the Flag, opening 
pr~yers and hymn 

9:10 Picture Study and Sacred Story 

9:30 Christian Doctrine 

10:00 Religious Practice 

10:10 Recess with sup,ervised recreation 

Activities 
10:30 Hymn 

10:45 Liturgy 

11 :00 Project 

11:50 Closing prayers 

12 :00 Dismissal 

The daily schedule must necessarily be adapted to local circum-

stances. Where teachers are best qualified to teach a specific sub-

ject, departmental work produces excellent results. Suggestions 

for the hymns and recreational programs will be found on pages 

27 and 28. In the following lessons only six parts of the fore-

going schedule are outlined : . Picture Study and Sacred Story, 

Christian Doctrine, Religious Practice, Hymn, Liturgy, Project. 

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FIRST-GRADE RELIGION 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 

1. To help the child to know and love God, his heavenly Father; 

2. To help the child to know, love, and imitate Jesus; 

3. To help the child know and understand his ,prayers, and to cultivate 

in him a desire to say them; 

4. To help make the child's first impressions of religion as happy as 

possible. 

Texts of reference for the teacher: 

First Communion Catechism, prepared from the Revised Baltimore 

The Holy Bible (read references in each lesson in advance of class hour) 

Bible Story or Bible Lessons 

Christian Doctrine, Grade I, development of lessons in this outline 

Bible pictures: "Jesus and I" chart 

See this Manual: Suggested Music Program, p. 27; Recreation Pro-

gram, p. 28. 

Prayers to be learned: 

Sign of the cross 

Our Father 

Hail Mary 

"Angel of God" 

Child's Morning Offering 

Simple Acts of Faith, Hope, Love, and Contrition 

For the pupil: 

Materials for prayer projects 



Grade One 

FIRST WEEK 

Theme: God is our Father. He loves us, and gives us many gifts. 

MONDAY God Made a Beautiful World- He is Our Father-

He Cares for Us 

Aim: To know that God can do all things and that He loves me and 

takes care of me. To show gratitude to God, my heavenly Father. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Sky, land, sun, water, trees, birds, flowers. 

Creation (Gen. 1:1-25; 2:1-15). 

2. Doctrine: God is the Creator. He made all things from nothing. 

He can do all things. He is everywhere. He takes care of our needs. 

God is our Father. Catechism 1, 2, 5 (not necessarily by heart) . 

3. Practice: Prayers: Sign of the cross; "Our Father, who art in heaven, 

hallowed be Thy name." · 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: With these little ones it may be difficult to teach a hymn the 
first week, 

Liturgy: Visit the Church- God's House. Have the children genu-

flect properly, teaching them a little prayer to say as they genuflect. 

Point out the sanctuary lamp. 

Project: In religion booklet illustrate the story of creation. 

TUESDAY The Holy Trinity 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To know that there are three Divine Persons in the one God. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Chilg at prayer, thinking of God; clover as 

symbol of Trinity. Story of St. Patrick and the shamrock. 

2. Doctrine: There is one God. There are three Divine Persons in God. 

We say the names of the three Divine Persons when we make the 

sign of the cross. God loves me and does everything for me. God -

Father, Son, Holy Ghost- wants me to know how good He is and 

to be happy with Him forever in heaven. God- Father, Son, Holy 

Ghost- sees me always. God is everywhere. Catechism ques-

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3. Practice: Prayers: Sign ·of the cross. "Thy kingdom come; Thy will 

be done on earth as it is in heaven." Teach some specific way of 

being good to please God: obedience to parents, teachers; kindness 

to brothers and sisters and playmates; at home, at school, at play. 

God has given parents and teachers to tell the child what His holy 

will is. 

4. Activities: 

Liturgy: Continue from previous day. 

Project: Trace and color large picture of clover, symbol of Trinity, 

for their own Religion Picture Book. 

WEDNESDAY God Has Given Me a Guardian Angel 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim : To know that God loves me so much He has given me a beautiful 

angel to take care of me. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Guardian angel (Ex. 23 :20; Matt. 18:10); 

creation, trial, fall of the bad and reward of the good angels (Col. 

1:16; Is. 14:12-15; 2 Pet. 2:4; 1 John 3:8). 

2. Doctrine: God made many angels. He wanted them to stay good. 

Some of the angels would not do what God wanted. Hell was made 

for the bad angels. God took the good angels to heaven with Him 

forever. He loves me so much He gave me a guardian arigel to help 

me to be good. Catechism questions 2-3. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Angel of God, my guardian dear, 

To whom God's love entrusts me here, 

Ever this day be at my side 

To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen" 

Devotion to the guardian angel in a twofold manner: prayer and 

obedience to his inspirations. Develop this as a help to being happy 

forever in heaven. 

4. Activities: 

Liturgy: Continue with church manners. 

Project: Have children paste pictures of angels (cut from Christmas 

cards, books, etc.) in their Religion Picture Book. Write the prayer. 

THURSDAY God Makes Our First Parents 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To know that God wants me to be happy and gives some of His 

brightness and beauty to my soul. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Picture of Adam and Eve in the garden. 

(Gen. 1 :26-31; 2:15-25). 

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2. Docirine: God made Adam and Eve. He gave each of them a body 

and a soul. He gave them some of His very own brightness and 

beauty for their souls. It is called grace. God loved Adam and 

Eve. He took care of all their needs. God told Adam and Eve what 

they must do. Catechism questions 3-4. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Give us this day our daily bread." God takes care 

of all our needs. He wants us to ask for His help. We ask in this 

part of the Our Father that He will give us all that we need for our 

souls and our bodies. 

4. Activities: 

Liturgy: Continue from previous day. 

Project: A circle 'of sparkling paper to give them some idea of the 

brightness and beauty of the soul as God created it, to be pasted· in 

Religion Picture Book. If clay is available, have them model a minia-

ture "Garden of Eden." 

FRIDAY God Makes a Wonderful Promise 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To know that God so loved us that He promised to send Jesus. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Adam and Eve leaving the garden; promise 

of a Redeemer (Gen. 3). 

2. Doctrine: Adam and Eve disobe'yed God. They lost grace, and be-

cause Adam was the father of all other people, we do not have grace 

in our souls when we are born. Adam's sin is on our soul. Adam 

and Eve were sorry they had disobeyed God, and because God loved 

them He made a wonderful promis.e before they left the garden. He 

told them that some day He would send Someone to give back grace 

to souls. Review lessons of the week; stress God's goodness. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those -

who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, out de-

liver us from evil." We tell God we are sorry for the naughty things 

we have done, and ask Him to forgive us. We ask that He will save 

us from all harm. We promise God that we will listen to our 

guardian angel, and do what he tells us. 

4. Activities: 

Liturgy: A visit to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Point out and 

explain the tabernacle and the sanctuary lamp. 

Project: Complete whatever is unfinished in the Religion Picture 

Book for the week. 

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SECOND WEEK 

Theme: Jesus comes to us. He shows us what to do. He helps us to be good. 

MONDAY God Choo~es a Mother for His Son 

Aim: To appreciate God's great love, shown when He sends Jesus to 

save me. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Annunciation of the Saviour (Luke 

1:26-38). 

2. Doctrine: Adam and Eve told their children of the promise of the 

Saviour to come. Many of the people were bad; they would not 

obey God. The good people waited and prayed for the Saviour to 

come. At last the time came. God chose Mary to be the Mother of 

His Son. He sent the angel Gabriel to ask her to be the Mother of 

Jesus. Mary said, "Yes." Catechism questions 14, 17, 19. 

3. Practice: "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee." To please 

God, boys and girls should try to be like Mary: modest, kind, doing 

God's holy will. Then grace will be in their souls, too. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: "Dear Little One," or similar hymn to Jesus; start with the 

words. 

Liturgy: Visit to Mary's altar in church. 

Project: Make a little shrine for the Blessed Mother (picture 

mounted on attractive card with ribbon hanger) to take home today. 

TUESDAY Jesus Comes to Us- The Shepherds at the Crib 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: An attitude of love for Jesus, and desire to attend Holy Mass 

each Sunday. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The birth of Jesus; the shepherds at the 

crib (Luke 2:1-20). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus is the Son of God. He is man, too. He came to 

make up for sin, to win back grace for us, to reopen_ heaven. He 

loves us. Mother Mary loves us, too. The shepherds obeyed right 

away. They knew that the little Baby was God and man. When we 

go to church we visit Jesus who is in the tabernacle. Jesus is pleased 

when we come to visit Him as the shepherds did. I please Him 

especially when I come to Mass every Sunday. I can please Jesus in 

my work, my play, and when I pray. Catechism questions 15, 16, 18. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the 

fruit of thy womb, Jesus." We tell the Blessed Mother that she is 

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holier than all other women, and that her little Son is all-holy too, 

for Jesus is God. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue with words from previous day. 

Liturgy: Visit to Mary's altar. 

Project: Dramatize journey to Bethlehem; or the Nativity; the visit 

of the shepherds. 

WEDNESDAY The Magi Visit Jesus- A Bad King Wants to Kill Jesus 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim : To know that Jesus is God's Best Gift to us. We say, "Thank 

You," and v;e give God gifts. We obey to please Jesus. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Magi; the flight into Egypt (Matt. 

2:1-18). . 

2. Doctrine: Some good kings came to see Jesus. They brought Him 

gifts. In the Mass we offer ourselves to God with Jesus. God gives 

us gifts too. He will gjve us the strength to be kind, and modest, 

to tell the truth, to obey, to be honest. There was a king named 

Herod who was very bad. He sent soldiers to kill the Baby Jesus. 

People who will · not obey God or listen to their guardian angels are 

called sinners. We are .sinners, too. We must be sorry for sins that 

we have done, because they displease God. We must try to do better. 

We must ask Jesus to help us. Holy Mary will help us to be good, 

too. Catechism questions 39-41. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Start .learning melody of "Dear Little One." 

Liturgy: Continue from previous day. 

Project: Paste scenes of the Nativity, the visit of the shepherds and 

the Magi in Religion Picture Book. Dramatize the visit of the Magi, 

the flight into Egypt. 

THURSDAY Jesus Shows Us What to Do and How to Work 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To want to ·do things the way Jesus did them; to follow His 

exampl~. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The return to Naz~reth (Matt. 2:19-23); 

Jesus helping St. Joseph and Our Lady (Luke 2:51-52) . . 

2. Doctrine: Jesus was happy to do what He was told. He obeyed St. 

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Joseph and the Blessed Mother, though He knew everything, for 

Jesus is God. Jesus wants boys and girls to be happy in obeying, in 

learning. new lessons, in helping at home, in going to church. God 

tells boys and girls what to do through their parents and their 

teachers. When St. Joseph died, Jesus did the work that St. Joseph 

had taught Him. Jesus took good care of His Mother Mary. Some 

day we shall have to die. We want the Blessed Mother to pray for 

us when we are dying. Catechism questions 21-22. 

3. Practice: .Prayer: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, 

now and at the hour of our death. Amen." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue with melody from previous day. 

Liturgy: Visit a shrine of Mary (a statue) in church. 

Project: Color outline picture of the Boy Jesus at Nazareth. 

FRIDAY Jesus Shows Us How to Pray 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To go to Mass always on Sundays, and to desire to visit Jesus 

in His home, the church, when we can. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 

2:41-52). 

2. Doctrine: The Holy Family went to the Temple to pray. They 

prayed at home, too. They liked especially to go to God's House to 

pray. We always go to God's House for Mass on Sundays and holy-

days. We pray at home, too. Everything that we think, and do, and 

say can be given to God as a prayer. We pray in a spedal way in 

the morning , and at night. Review doctrine of the week. 

3. Practice: Prayer: Child's Morning Offering, offering everything to 

God: 

"My God, I offer You today 

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All I shall think, or do, or say -

Uniting it with what was done 

On earth, by Jesus Christ, Your Son." 

Hymn: Continue with melody as needed. 

Liturgy: Genuflect properly, kneel straight, stand straight in church, 

God's House. Proper use of holy water on entering and leaving 

church. 

Project: Picture of child praying, for Religion Picture Book. 

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THIRD WEEK 

Theme: Jesus teaches us what to do. 

MONDAY Jesus Teaches Us to Be Kind- Jesus Hears Our Prayers 

Aim: To know of Jesus' kindness and power; that He hears and an-

swers our prayers. To know that Jesus is God. 

·1. Picture Study and Story: Jesus teaching the people (Luke 6:17-49); 

the storm on the lake (Mark 4:35-40). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus wants us to do to others as we would like them to 

do to us (Matt. 25:31-40). Once He said: "What you do for others, 

you do for Me." Jesus tells us to be kind to othe,rs, share what we 

can with those who need it. We are really sharing with Jesus when 

we share with others. Jesus does many kind things. He helps the 

apostles when they are badly frightened. Jesus is God and man. The 

apostles pray to Jesus and Jesus tells the storm to stop. It obeys 

Him. ' Only God can make storms obey. Catechism questions 24-27. 

3. Practice: When we pray we should say, "Please" and "Thank You." 

Every real prayer is always answered in some way. When we pray 

for things that might do us harm, God, who sees that they would 

hurt us, answers our prayers by giving us something that is better 

for us than what we asked for. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: "Jesus, Jesus, Come to Me." Start learning words. 

Liturgy: Tell what the Epistles are. What I should do when they 

are read at Mass. 

\ .Project: Color outline picture of storm at sea. Paste in Religion 

Picture Book picture of Jesus helping others. 

TUESDAY Jesus Made His Church for Me 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim : To appreciate the fact that Jesus gave me His Catholic Church to 
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teach me what to do. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The choice of the Twelve (Luke 6:12-16). 

Jesus feeds five thousand (John 6:5-13). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus chose twelve men to be with Him all the time. They 

were to be His first priests. Jesus taught these apostles about God. 

He showed them how to pray. He told them what to do. Jesus 

taught them to be very kind. The apostles helped Jesus to feed the 

people. Later on they taught the people about Jesus. Now the 

priests teach us what to believe and tell us what to do to please 

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Jesus. We learn about Jesus from our catechism, at religion class, 

in church. Catechism questions 21, 22, 24, 28. 

3. Practice: Reverence toward priests. Speaking to priests when meet-

ing them on the street. Listen carefully to what pr1ests read and 

say at Mass. 

4. Activities;, 

Hymn: Continue words from Monday. 

Liturgy: The priests pray for us every day; what is our return? _ 

Project: If possible, have each child meet one of the parish priests 

and talk with him. Paste pictures of priests (from any Catholic 

magazine, especially Catholic Missions) in Religion Picture Book. 

WEDNESDAY Jesus Helps Me to Be Good 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To know that Jesus loves everybody and helps us in many ways. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The penitent woman (Luke 7:36-50). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus wants everybody to be good. But people are not 

always good. They are sinners. Jesus helps them to be sorry for 

their sins. When they are sorry and mean to be good, Jesus forgives 

them. God's gift of grace helps them to be good, if they try. God's 

grace gives brightness and beauty to their souls, and strength to be 

good. Jesus won grace for us, and God always gives it to us through 

Jesus when we ask for it. Catechism questions 29-32, 44. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Jesus, I am sorry for all my sins. Help me to be 

\ good." Every night I will try to remember what I have done that 

was naughty. I will be sorry for these naughty things because they 

displease God. I will promise Him that I will do better. I will ask 

God to help me. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Start learning melody of "Jesus, Jesus Come to Me." 

Liturgy: Show the confessional. 

Project: Dramatize the story. Have children color outline picture of 

Jesus forgiving the penitent woman. 

THURSDAY Jesus Stays with Me 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: Love for Jesus in the tabernacle. Desire to receive Jesus in Holy 

Communion. 

1. Picture Study and Story : Institution of the Holy Eucharist (Matt. 

26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20). 

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2. Doctrine: Jesus loved to be on earth with children. He <lid not want 

to leave them alone, but wanted to stay with them. So He chose a 

way to do it. He changed bread and wine into Himself. He could 

do that because Jesus is God. Then He made His apostles the first 

priests, and gave them the power to change bread and wine into Him-

self. Today Jesus' priests have the same power too. They use this 

power in the Mass. In the Mass the priest really changes bread and 

wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus. Since the Mass is so very 

wonderful, I will try never to miss Mass on Sundays or holydays. 

Catechism questions 48-50. 

3. Practice: Spiritual Communion: "Jesus, Jesus come to me!" Ways 

of getting my soul ready to receive Jesus . . I can do this by being 

kind, by obeying, praying in the right way, learning my lessons. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue melody and sing it in church. 

·' Liturgy: Visit to Jesus in the tabernacle. 

· Project: Have the children paste a picture of an 

(lltar in their Religion Picture Book. 

altar, or draw an 

FRIDAY Jesus Dies for Me 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aiin.: 'To know that Jesus, by dying to make up for our sins, shows us 

how much He hates sin _and how much He loves us. 

1. Piciure , Study and Story: The Crucifixion; death of Jesus (Matt. 

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2-. Doctrine:, Jesus died to make up for sin. He died to win bac;k grace, 

so everybody could s.ee God face to face in heaven. He died to re-

open heaven.' Jesus' death on the cross shows how bad sin is, and 

teaches us to be sorry for sins. Jesus offers His sufferings to God, 

for us. Catechism questions 19-21. Review the week's Doctrine. 

3. Practice: Each night I will find out what I have done that was 

naughty and tell God I am sorry. Prayer: "0 my God, I am heartily 

sorry for having offended Thee." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Conclude learning of the hymn of the week if possible. 

· Liturgy: Explain the Stations as "the things that happened as Jesus 

was on the way to die for us." Do ' this in church, going with the 

children from Station to Station. 

Project : Paste picture of ·crucifixion in Religion Picture Book. 

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FOURTH WEEK 

Theme: Jesus gives us His Church and His priests. They teach us the 

way to heaven. They help us to follow that way. 

MONDAY Jesus Forgives Me All My Sins 

Aim: Joy that Jesus will not suffer any more, and gratitude to Jesus for 

thinking of me by leaving me His Church and giving His priests the 

power to forgive sins. 

1. Picture Study and StorJ: The Resurrection of Jesus (Matt. 28:1-8)'; 

the disciples (John 20:19-23). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, the third day 

after His death. He had told His apostles long before He died that 

He would bring Himself to life again. Jesus is God; He q.n do all 

things. At the end of the world Jesus will bring me to life again. 

Everyone who dies with God's grace in his soul will have a beautiful, 

strong body. This body will go to heaven with the soul, to stay 

there forever. Jesus knew that we can be happy only when we are 

good. He gave to the apostles, and to all His priests, the power to 

take away sins. We must tell our sins to Jesus' priest. We must be 

truly sorry for them, and try never to do them again. Father takes 

away our sins then, using the power that Jesus gave him. Our souls 

are beautiful and shining with God's grace. Catechism questions 44, 

45, 50, 54. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Jesus, I believe in Thee." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Review the hymn of the second week, "Dear Little One." 

Liturgy: Show the children the confessional, the place where people's 

souls get bright and beautiful agai'n with God's grace when they are 

sorry for their sins, tell them to the priest, and promise that they 

will try hard not to do those sins again. Point out the priest's place, 

the place where the child will kneel, the crucifix. 

Project: Pictures of Easter Sunday for Religion Picture Book. 

TUESDAY St. Peter, the Head of the Church 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: Gratitude to Jesus for giving us our Holy Father, the Pope, to 

take care of us for Him. 

1. Picture Study and Story : The primacy of Peter (John 21:15-17). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus thinks of everything. He knew we should always 

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need someone to tell us what we should know about Him, and just 

what to do to please Him. So He said to Peter: "Feed My lambs. 

Feed My sheep." Peter was the very first Pope. When Jesus said: 

"Feed My lambs," He meant me. He meant that our Holy Father 

should always see that I have someone to teach me about Jesus. Our 

Holy Father does· this. Catechism questions 45, 52-54. 

3. Practice: Personal interest in and love for the Holy Father and the 

Bishops, especially the Bishop of the Diocese. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue from Monday·. 

Liturgy: Review as needed by a visit to the church: observe altar, 

pulpit, etc. 

Project: Picture of Holy Father, picture of Bishop, for Religion Pic-
~~k . 

WEDNESDAY Jesus Tells His Apostles How to Baptize Everyone 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To know that I am God's own child and that some of His beauty 

and brightness is in my soul. 

""' 1. Picture Study and Story: Commission of the apostles: "Go, ... make 

disciples .. . , baptizing ... "; Jesus' priests teaching, baptizing, for-

giving sins (Matt. 28:16-20) ... 

2. Doctrine: Jesus wanted to give back to me the gift of God's grace 

that Adam lost. So He told His apostles, and all His priests: "Go, ... 

baptizing them [everybody] in the name of the Father, and of the 

Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28:19). When I was a tiny 

baby, God's priest baptized me just as Jesus said. Then God's gift of 

grace, that Jesus won on the cross for me, came to my soul. God 

came too, to stay in a special way, because He loves me so. Some 

day Jesus will come to me in Holy Communion. Some day God the 

Holy Ghost will come to my soul in a very special way to help me 

love God more and to make me strong to do good. We call His 

coming in this way the sacrament of Confirmation. The priests of 

the Catholic Church teach, baptize, forgive sins, as the apostles did. 

They receive this power from Jesus. Catechism questions 40-43. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Jesus, I hope in Thee." Review Hail Mary. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Review hymn of the third week, "Jesus, Jesus, Come to Me." 

Liturgy: Visit to baptistry. Let the children see the baptismal font, 

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the candle, the white cloth, and explain how and why these were 

used at their Baptism. 

Project: Have the children draw a candle in their Religion Picture 

Book. 

THURSDAY Heaven Is My Real Home 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To know that God made a beautiful home for us in heaven; to 

go there by obeying God. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Ascension (Acts 1:4-11). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus has given us His Church, His priests, His sacraments, 

even Himself to stay in our tabernacles and come into our hearts. 

Now He goes back to His Father in heaven. He goes to prepare a 

place for us. He always thinks of us and prays for us. Jesus is very 

happy. He wants us to come to heaven and be happy with Him, with 

His Blessed Mother, with all His lovely angels and the saints. We 

will get to heaven by loving Jesus and doing what He wants; by 

being obedient, truthful, kind; by praying. At the end of the world, 

our bodies will rise from the grave. If we have tried our best to be 

good, our bodies will be bright and shiny and beautiful to look at. 

Then our body will go to heaven with our soul. Catechism ques-

tion 46. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Jesus, I love Thee." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue from Wednesday. 

Liturgy: Continue from Wednesday. 

Project: Paste in their Religion Picture Book pictures of some saints 

and a photograph of themselves. 

FRIDAY Jesus Loves Me Very Much. He Prays for Me in the Mass 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To appreciate the fact that Jesus stays with us in the Holy 

Eucharist. Promise to pray with Jesus in the Mass every Sunday 

and holyday. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Review the Holy Eucharist (Matt. 26:26-28; 

Luke 22:19-20); the Crucifixion (Luke 23:33-46). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus went back to His home in heaven, but He stays with 

me too. He stays in the tabernacle. The little white Host is Jesus. 

In the Mass, priests change bread and wine into Jesus Himself. 

Jesus gave priests the power to do this. The priest gives Jesus to 

good people in Holy Communion. Jesus wants to be with us always, 

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so He lets the priest put Him in the tabernacle. Some day Jesus will 

come into my heart too. In the Mass · Jesus prays for me. He prays 

for everybody. I pray with Jesus in the Mass; I pray for everybody 

too. Jesus gives a Gift to God in the Mass: it is Jesus and I. I give 

a Gift to God in the Mass too: it is the s;tme Gift- Jesus and I! 

I will not miss Mass on Sundays or· holydays. Catechism questions 

49-51. 

3. Practice: To live with Jesus by saying and meaning the ¥orning 

Offering. Review "Child's Morning Offering." Spiritual Com-

munion in the Mass. 

4. Activities: 

Project: Paste printed Morning Offering on last page of Religion 

Picture Book. Put cover on, and paste attractive picture of Jesus on 

the front. Complete whatever was unfinished from previous weeks. 

Let children see each other's work- or parents view the projects. 

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SECOND-GRADE RELIGION 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 

1. To increase the child's love of Jesus; 

2. To improve the child's understanding of his prayers, and to deepen 

his appreciation of them; 

3. To prepare the child, according to his capacity, for a devout and 

intelligent reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucha-

rist; or to relive the experiences if the child has already received 

them. 

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Grade Two is frequently First Communion Year. This outline is 

based on that assumption. Where children have received First Holy 

Communion in the spring, the work of the vacation school should be a 

vivid recall of the happy experiences of that day; It should offer the 

means of solidifying both the doctrine and devotion of the past school 

year. 

This outline offers additional stories to the School Year Manual of 

the same grade level, so as to avoid monotony. It is also enriched with 

Activities that will afford joy and open new approaches to learning for 

the vacation school child. 

Texts of reference for the teacher: 

First Communion Catechism, prepared from the Revised Baltimore 

The Holy Bible (read references in each lesson in advance of class 

hour) 

Bible Story or Bible Lessons 

Christian Doctrine, Grade II, development of lessons in this outline 

Pictures, charts, etc. See this Manual, Visual Aids, p. 29; Music Pro-

gram, p. 27; Recreation Program, p. 28. 

For the pupil: 

First Communion Catechism or narrative text 

Materials for First Communion project book 

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Grade Two 

FIRST WEEK 

Theme: God made us to know, love, and serve Him in this world anc:l 

to be happy with Him in heaven. 

MONDAY God Is All-Powerful 

Aim: To. appreciate the greatness and power of God, who made all 

things by His word only. 

1. Picture Study and Story: God created heaven and earth and all things 

(Gen. ch. 1). Story of St. Francis and the birds. 

2. Doctrine: God made the world. God is the Creator of heaven and 

earth and all things. He is our Father. Catec!1ism questions 1-2 

and 6-9. 

3. Practice: Prayers: Sign of the cross; "Our Father ... Thy name." 

Guide the children in making original prayers of thanks to God for 

all He has given us. 

fi. Activities: 

Hymn: See Suggest~d Music Program, p. 27. 
Liturgy: Church manners such as taking holy water, genuflection, etc. 

Project: Start project booklet; cut picture of cross, or of some things 

God made. 

TUESDAY God's Loving Care 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To appreciate God's goodness and love in giving us a guardian 

angel. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The guardian angel (~xod. 23:20; Matt. 

18:10); the story of Tobias (Tob. 5:5). 

2. Doctrine: God made the angels. Angels are spirits without bodies 

who were created to love and serve God. God gave each of us an ---l .. ·. 
angel to watch over us. See footnote, First Communion Catechism, 

p. 1. Review questions of Monday; add 23. 

3. Practice: Prayer: "Angel of God." Original prayers: suggest the 

following thought: "Guardian Angel, thank you for your care of 

me." Continue the Our Father: "Thy kingdom come, ... in heaven." 

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4. Activities: 

Hymn: Guardian angel hymn such as "Dear Angel Ever at My Side." 

Liturgy: Statues of angels in church, connect with behavior in Church. _ 

Project: Cut picture of angels and write original prayers beneath in 

Religion Picture Book. 

WEDNESDAY Why God, Who Knows All Things, Made Us 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To reverence and love God, our Father, who made us for heaven. 

To desire to do always what God wants me to do. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Creation of Adam and Eve (Gen. ch. 2),. 

2. Doctrine: God made Adam and Eve. God made us. He gave each 

of us a soul that will never die. If we obey God's law, we will be 

happy in heaven. Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Disobeying God is 

called sin. God is everywhere. He knows all things. I belong to 

God. I will obey Him. To think, say, or do anything against the 

commandments is a sin. Catechism questions 3, 22, 24. 

3. Practice: Prayer: continue the Our Father: ''Give us ... Amen." 

How to act when tempted: I will say, "Jesus, help me. Kind Fa-

ther, You are everywhere. Stay with me and keep me always good." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue with hymn from Tuesday. 

Project: Cut or color picture of Adam and Eve in Paradise. Add 

brief doctrinal phrases. 

THURSDAY God Is Just- God Is Forgiving 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim : To know about God's justice in rewarding the good and punish· 

ing the wicked. To feel gratitude to God for His goodness in prom-

ising a Redeemer. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Adam and Eve leaving the Garden of Para-

dise (Gen. ch. 3) ; Madonna and Child. Story of Bernadette. 

2. Doctrine: God was sorry for Adam and Eve because they sinned. 

Still, He had to punish them when they would not obey. Because 

we are Adam's children, when we were born we did not have God's 

brightness and beauty (grace) in our soul. Original sin was in our 

soul. God promised Adam to free man from his sins and to reopen 

the gates of heaven. He promised to do this by sending to the world 

a· Saviour. Mary is the Mother of the Saviour. Mary was free from 

original sin. Catechism questions 25-27, 41. . 

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3. Practice: Review the Our Father. Teach the children to think of the 

faults committed during the day and as part of their night prayers 

to tell God they are sorry. Begin the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in 

God ... and earth." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn : Continue with hymn from Tuesday. 

Liturgy~ A visit to the baptismal font, or explanation of devotion to 
the Immaculate Conception. 

Project : Cut or color pictures of Blessed Virgin. Add short prayers. 

FRIDAY The Blessed Trinity 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To reverence and love the three Persons in the Blessed Trinity. 

1. Picture Study and Story: St. Patrick and the shamrock; St. Augustine 

and the angeL The baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:21-22). 

2. Doctrine: There is only one God. In God there are three Divine Per-

sons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. When we are bap-

tized, God comes · to live in our soul. God continues to live in us 

if we love Him. The Holy Ghost will pay us a special visit in the 

sacrament of .Confirmation. Soon, Jesus will come to us in Holy 

Communion. Catechism questions 10-13. · 

3. Practice: Honor the Blessed Trinity by making the sign of the cross 

devoutly. Learn the prayer: "Glory be to the Father, . .. world with-

out end. Amen." Review the Creed from the beginning to" ... Our 

Lord." 

4. Activities: Complete whatever is unfinished from the previous days 

of the week. Relate the liturgy, e.g., manners in church, with the 

children's approaching First Holy Communion. 

SECOND WEEK 

Theme: Jesus, who is God, showed us by His example 
how we ought to live. 

MONDAY . The Annunciation 

Aim: Tq develop confidence in our Blessed Mother whom God loves 

so dearly. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Annunciation (Luke 1 :26-38). 

2. Doctrine: The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was to be 

the Mother of God. Jesus, Mary's Son, is the Son of God. Jesus is 

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the Saviour whom God promised to Adam and Eve. Catechism ques-

t,ions 14, 15, 17. 

3. Practice: Prayers : "Hail Mary .. . Jesus" ; the Creed: "Who was 

conceived by the Holy Ghost." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Communion hymn, such as "Jesus, Thou Art Coming." 

Liturgy: Begin explaining about the preparation of soul necessary 

for fruitful Communion. 

Project: Cut or color pictures suggested by the lesson and add doc-

trinal statements. 

TUESDAY The Nativity- The ,Adoration of the Magi 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim : To appreciate God's great Gift to us on that first Christmas night. 

Faith that the Infant Jesus is true God. 

· 1. Picture Study and Story: Jesus born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-7); 

the Magi; the flight into Egypt (Matt. 2:1-18). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus, who was born on Christmas night, is the Son of 

God. He is man, too. Jesus is the Saviour. He came on earth to win 

back grace for us, to free us from sin, and to reopen heaven for us. 

The Magi followed the star to find the Infant Saviour. They adored 

Him as their King. They offered Him gifts. God sent an angel to 

tell St. Joseph to take the Child and His Mother and go into Egypt. 

Catechism questions 16, 18, 19. 

3. Practice: Share with others the use of playthings. Genuflect rev-

erently in church. I will say as I genuflect : "Sweet Jesus, I adore 

Thee." Review of the Creed as far as "born of the Virgin Mary." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn : Continue with that from Monday. 

Liturgy: Explain the sanctuary lamp, relate to Eucharistic Presence. 

Project: Pictures suggested by the lesson. Write prayers. 

WEDNESDAY The Boyhood of Jesus 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim : The spirit of prayer and obedience as exemplified by the Boy 

Jesus. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Holy Family (Luke 2 :39-40) ; the 

Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52). 

2. Doctrine : Jesus went to the Temple in Jerusalem in obedience to 

God's law. He prayed in the Temple. When Mary and Joseph found 

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Jesus, He went back to Nazareth with them, to do as they wished 

Him to do. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are the Holy Family. Jesus 

gave us an example of how we should love God and obey Him. 

He showed us how to obey our parents. Catechism questions 20·23. 

3. Practice: Sunday Mass: come on time; remain until Mass is over. 

Obey parents and superiors as promptly and willingly as Jesus obeyed 

Mary and Joseph. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue from Tuesday. 

Liturgy: Train children on proper behavior in church, genuflecting, 

taking holy water, kneeling. 

Project: Original prayers to Jesus to teach children how to obey God 

and their parents. Write out these prayers beneath appropriate cut-

out pictures. Place on bulletin board or other suitable place for bal-

ance of week. 

THURSDAY The Daughter of Jairus 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To love the goodness and power of Jesus, who is both God and 

man. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The daughter of Jairus is raised to life 

(Luke 8:40-56); The widow's son (Luke 7:11-17). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus can do miracles. Jesus is God. Jesus hears and an-

swers our prayers. When we pray as we should and ask for what is 

good for us, Jesus will give us what we ask. Catechism question 53. 

3. Practice : Review the Our Father. Check on the children's exterior 

decorum at prayer: folded hands, eyes cast down, posture. 

4. Activities: 

Hymn : Continue Communion hymn. 

Liturgy: Praying with the priest, especially at Mass. Get children to 

observe what they see at Mass. 

Project: Color or cut out pictures of Jesus; add brief prayer phrases. 

FRIDAY Jesus Chooses His Apostles 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To encourage a spirit of reverence for the apostles and for priests. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Jesus chooses His apostles (Matt. 4 :18-22 ; 

Luke 6:12-16; John 1:35-51). 

2. Doctrine: Christ chose twelve apostles. He taught them about God. 

He gave them power to do wonderful things; to s~y Mass, to forgive 

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sins, to baptize, to confirm, to preach. Today the bishops and priests 

carry on this same work for Jesus. When the priest b~ptized us, we 
became God's children. When the bishop confirms us, we will be-

come soldiers of Christ. We will be made strong to do good. Cate-

chism questions 21, 37, 41, 43. 

3. Practice: Listen attentively to the priest because he teaches what 

Christ wants you to know. Review the Apostles' Creed up to: "born 

of the Virgin Mary." 

4. Activities: Culminating activity program, covering the week's project 

work, hymns, etc. Let children read their little prayers and talk 

about the pictures of the week. Use the hymn to reinforce the 

teaching. 

THIRD WEEK 

Theme: Sin offends God~ Jesus, who is God, will forgive our sins 
if we are sorry for them. 

MONDAY The First Great Commandment 

Aim: To understand the first three commandments as summed up by 

Christ in His first great commandment of love. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Jesus teaches the two great commandments 

(Mark 12:30-31; Matt. 22:36-40). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus loves us and wants us to love Him. Jesus loves chil-

dren very much. He teaches them what to do to please God. He 

shows them how to do it. He helps them with His grace. We show 

Him that we love Him by thinking of Him often, by praying to 

Him, and by doing all that He wants us to do. Jesus will come to 

me in Holy Communion. He wants me to be good. I will tell Him 

I am sorry for my sins. Catechism questions 44-45. 

3. Practice: Guide the children in a simple examination of conscience 

about saying morning and evening prayers every day, often saying 

Jesus' holy name with reverence, going to Mass on Sundays and holy-

days of obligation. Help the children to learn how to tell their 

sins to the priest who takes Jesus' place in forgiving them. Prayer: 

Act of Contrition: "0 My God ... all my sins." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: "0 Lord, I Am Not Worthy." 

Liturgy: Show the confessional and explain. 

Project: Cut or color picture of Jesus blessing children. 

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TUESDAY The Second Great Commandment 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To approach a simple understanding of some of the last seven 

commandments as summed up by Christ in His second great com-

mandment of love. 

L Picture Study and Story: The good Samaritan (Luke 10 :25-37); the 

. danger of riches (Matt. 19 :16-19). 

2. Doctrine: Jesus wants us to love all men and to show this love by 

kind thoughts, words, and actions. I show love for my neighbor 

, when I keep the last seven commandments. Keeping these com-· 

mandments also shows my love for God, because in keeping them I 

am doing what He wants me to do. Catechism questions 32, 35-36, 

45-46. 

3. Practice: Guide the children in a simple examination of conscience 

about obedience to parents and teachers ; kindness to brothers, sisters, 

and playmates; honesty toward everyone; truthfulness toward all ; 

purity. Prayer: Act of Contrition: "because of Thy just punishments." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue from Monday; correlate with doctrine. 

Liturgy : Continue explaining about the manner of confessing. Stress 

sorrow and firm resolution as most important parts of preparation. 

Project : Children might write key words of commandments for 

examination of conscience, e.g., prayer, God's name, Sunday, obedi-

ence, kindness, purity, honesty, truthfulness. 

WEDNESDAY Contrition 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To appreciate the goodness of God toward those who are sorry 

for their sins and who show that they love Him. 

L Picture Study and Story: The penitent woman (Luke 7 :36-50) ; the 

prodigal son (Luke 15:11-24). 

2. Doctrine : Jesus will forgive our sins but we must be sorry for them. 

We must be sorry because our sins offend God. We must make up 

our mind to sin no more. 

3 ~ Practice: Give additional help in the manner of examination of con-

science and telling of sins to the priest. Prayer: Act of Contrition : 

"but most of all ... of all my love." Original prayers of sorrow 

for sin. 

4. A ctivities : 

Hymn: As above. 

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I· 

Liturgy : As above. 

Project: Cut or color pictures suggested by the lesson; add prayer 

phrases. 

THURSDAY Jesus Carries His Cross and Is Crucified 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: True sorrow and hatred of sin because it made Jesus suffer 

so much. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The Way of the Cross (Mark 15 :20-22) ; 

the Crucifixion (Mark 15:23-41). · 

2. Doctrine: Jesus carried the heavy cross to Mount Calvary. My sins 

made that cross heavy. Jesus was nailed to the cross. It was my sins 

that crucified Him. Jesus suffered that my sins might be forgiven. 

He offered His sufferings to God for me. He did all this because He 

loves me and wants me to be with Him in heaven. I must be sorry 

for my sins. I must try harder to sin no more. Catechism questions 

28-29 and 45-46. 

3. Practice: Each time I look at the crucifix I will say: "Jesus crucified, 

forgive me." Before going to confession I will spend some time look-

ing at the crucifix. Prayer: Act of Contrition: "I firmly resolve .. . 

Amen." Continue the Creed: "Suffered under ... and was buried." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue from previous days. 

Liturgy: The use of the crucifix in church, at home; also the sign of 

the cross, as used at Mass and in private devotion. 

Project: Cut out pictures as suggested by the lesson, write in text. 

FRIDAY Making My First Confession 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To appreciate Christ's goodness and power to forgive sins and to 

know how to make my first confession. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Jesus cures the paralytic (Mark 2:1-12) ; 

a child in the confessional. 

2. Doctrine: Jesus has the power to forgive sins. Jesus forgives our 

sins when we are sorry for them. The priest takes the place of Jesus 

in the confessional. He will bless me so that I will make a good 

confession. He will hear my sins and forgive them. He will give 

me a penance and he will pray for me that I may be good. Review 

catechism questions 32-36 and 45-46. 

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3. Practice: I will tell Jesus often that I am sorry for my sins. Teach 

the formula: "Bless me, Father. ... " Demonstrate the tone of voice 

to be used in telling sins and in reciting the Act of Contrition. Teach 

the concluding formula and indicate when they should leave the 

confessional. 

4. Activities: 

Devotional program, including the singing of the hymn, for the week, 

a few prayers expressive of sorrow, and viewing of pictures of the 

Passion. 

FOURTH WEEK 

Theme: ·Jesus gave us many great gifts. His best Gift is Holy Mass 

and Holy Communion. 

MONDAY Jesus on Our Altars 

Aim: To show our gratitude to Jesus for His greatest Gift, the Blessed 

Sacrament. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The miracle· at Cana (John 2:1-10); insti-

tution of the Blessed Sacrament (Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22 :19-20). 

2. Doctrine: At the Last Supper, the night before He died, Jesus 

changed bread and wine into Himself. He said over the bread: 

"This is My Body." Over the wine He said: "This is My Blood." 

Then He gave the apostles the power to change bread and wine into 

Himself. Catechism questions 48-49. 

3. Practice: Prayer: The Creed: "He descended ... dead." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Awaken a desire to receive Jesus by means of a First Com-

munion hymn such as "Jesus, Thou Art Coming" or "Jesus, Jesus, 

Come to Me." 

Liturgy: Begin to practice going to the altar, if the children are to 

make their First Holy Communion; otherwise review manner of ap-

proaching the altar rail. 

Project: Appropriate pictures with prayer or doctrinal phrases. 

TUESDAY Jesus and Myself at Mass 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To love and appreciate the Mass. 

1. Picture Study and Story: Multiplication of the loaves (Luke 9 :12-

17); Jesus offers Himself in the Mass (Luke 22:19-20) . 

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2. Doctrine: Jesus gives the priests the power to change bread and wine 

into His Body and Blood. At Mass bread and wine are changed 

into the Body and Blood of Jesus. The priest does what Jesus did 

at the Last Supper. At Mass Jesus prays for us. At Mass we should 

pray with Jesus. Catechism questions 50-51. 

3. Practice: Reverence at Mass: look at the priest at the altar; say your 

prayers. At the Offertory say: "Jesus, I give myself to You"; at the 

Consecration: "My Lord and my God"; at the Communion: "Jesus, 

come to me." Prayer: The Creed: "He ascended ... dead." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Continue from Monday. 

Liturgy: Continue with practice; add practice of prayers and renewal 

of baptismal vows as needed. 

Project: Continue from Monday. 

WEDNESDAY First Communion of Apostles 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To arouse deep faith in Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The apostles receiving their First Holy 

Communion. 

2. Doctrine: When I go to Holy Communion I receive the living Body 

and Blood of Jesus. Jesus is true God and true man. He comes to 

me to make me holy and keep me from sin. When I go to Holy 

Communion I must be free from any big sin. I must not eat or drink 

after midnight. Catechism questions 52-53 and 29-31. 

3. Practice: Manner of approaching the Communion rail, of opening 

the mouth and extending the tongue to receive Holy Communion. 

Review Eucharistic hymns. Show children how to use their prayer 

books. Prayer: The Creed: "I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy 

Catholic Church." 

4. Activities: 

Where children are not receiving First Holy Communion, continue 

project of the week, with pictures and prayer or doctrinal phrases 

suggested by the lesson. Teacher may tell or read Eucharistic stories. 

THURSDAY How to Prepare for Holy Communion 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To ·reverence Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. 

1. Picture Study and Story: The centurion whose servant was healed by 

Jesus (Matt. 8:5-13); story of Blessed Imelda. 

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2. Doctrine: Jesus is pleased with us when we believe in Him, hope in 

Him, and love Him. When Jesus comes to me in Holy Communion, 

He will make my soul ready for heaven. Catechism questions 53-54. 

3. Practice: Before going to Holy Communion I will tell Jesus that I 

am not worthy to receive Him, but that He can take away all my 

faults and sins with one word. The Creed: "The communion of 

saints, the forgiveness of sins." 

4. Activities: 

Hymn: Prayer or hymn: "0 Lord, I am not worthy." 

Liturgy: Check on the manner of receiving Holy Communion, say-

ing of prayers for First Communion day, etc. 

Project: Continue with booklet, using pictures and doctrinal or 

prayer phrases appropriate to the lesson. 

FRIDAY How to Prepare for Holy Communion 

(Review by children of previous lesson) 

Aim: To arouse a confiding love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. 

· 1. Picture Study and Story: The story of St. Tarcisius, the boy martyr 

_of the Blessed Sacrament; or St. Louis, King of France. 

2. Doctrine: Jesus loves little children. It is Jesus, my God, who comes 

to me in Holy Communion. The early Christians had to stay away 

from wicked people in order to serve God. I must stay away from 

sin in order to be pure and holy. Then Jesus will bless me when He 

comes and will stay with me always. Catechism questions, lesson 7. 

3. Practice: I , will often visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. After 

Communion I will try to remember that I have Jesus with me. I will 

not quarrel or fight. I will tell the truth. Finish the Creed. Prayer: 

"O-Sacrament Most Holy." 

4. Activities: Use this period to complete the work of the vacation 

school. For those classes that are receiving First Holy Communion, 

this day might be devoted to a brief children's retreat. Summing-up 

instructions, reading of First Communion stories, singing, and group 

recitation or prayers will be in order. The day's work should be de-

votional in character. 

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Suggested Music Program 

A fifteen-minute daily period is recommended for the teaching of sacred 

music. The hymns may be taught as outlined for each week. Other hymns 

may be added or substituted but they should be selected from an approved 

hymnal. 

The purpose of the music program is to build a children's choir or to 

prepare for congregational singing. Begin with a few hymns. When they 

are learned, the Benediction hymns and High Mass may be taught as time 

permits. A part of the High Mass may be taught one year and the remainder 

the succeeding summers. Though this means progressing slowly, it establishes 

a basis for more advanced choir work. 

Plain or Gregorian Chant is the official music of the Church. Its beauty 

lies in its natural simplicity and spirituality, characterized by free rhythJ? and 

simple melody. 

In the presentation, great care should be taken to create an atmosphere 

of love for all that tends to inspire devotion. Each hymn to be learned 

should be read and explained to the class and its type stated: praise or thanks-

giving :--joy or sadness, etc. Give full attention to the meaning of the words 

of each line as well as of each stanza. Have the class repeat the text for 

distinct enunciation; above all, read so as to emphasize the meaning of the 

prayer clearly. 

REFERENCES 

St. Gregory Hymnal, St. Gregory Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 
Parish Kyriale, Liturgical Press . .... . .. ... ... . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o15 

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M issa de Angelis, Catholic Education Press 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • o o 0 o o05 
Children's Song Manual, Catholic Education Press 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 o60 
A Catholic Hymn Book, Paulist Press (words only) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o05 
Praise the Lord, Bruce (see PPo 98-125; words only) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 

First Week : 

Dear Angel Ever at My Side 

Second Week: 

Jesus, Thou Art Coming 
Dear Little One 

HYMNS 

Third Week: 

- 0 Lord, I Am Not Worthy 
Jesus, Jesus, Come to Me 

Fourth Week: 

Jesus, Thou Art Coming 
0 Lord, I Am Not Worthy 

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Recreation Program 

The following games have beeri selected from Handbook for Recrea-

tion Leaders, 121 pages (see General Index for additional games), U. S. 

Department of Labor, Publication No. 231, 15c, as being practical for Re-

ligious Vacation Schools: 

Games for Children under 10 Years of Age 

Page 

Air, Water, Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 
Cat and Rat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 
Crows and Cranes . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 
Drop the Handkerchief . . . . . . . 14 
Dumb Crambo {indoors) . . . . . . 54 
Fire in the Mountain . . . . . . . . . 21 
Handful Relay {indoors) . . . . . 31 
Looby Loo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 
Match Removal {indoors) . . . . 69 

Page 

My Father's a Merchant 
{indoors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Oats, Peas, Beans . . . . . . . . . . . 11 
Pom, Pom, Pull Away . . . . . . . . 28 
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 
Slap Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 
Snatch the Handkerchief . . . . . 27 
Snip {Grades III-IV) . . . . . . . . . 55 

'Three Deep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

"Suggestions for ,the Recreation Leader," given in the Handbook for 

Recreation Leaders, page 1, are very useful, and should be followed by any-

one in charge of a group of children. 

Catechetical · Games and Plays, 64 pages, by Rev. Joseph B. Collins, 

Catechetical Guild, St. Paul, Minn. , 50c. Read Introduction ; see a11 games 

marked Primary, Intermediate. 

NoTE: Play until contestants appear tired of one game. Then change 

to another game. Two games may be played a day, but in most instances 

one game will furnish enough fun and exercise to last a period. When a 

number of games are learned by the pupils, it is well to give them their 

choice. Usually all children prefer to play the same game, when given a . 

choice. 

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Visual Aids 

For des~riptive data, write for illustrated circulars and catalogues. See 
page 39 for complete addresses of publishers. 

Ars Sacra, New York. Religious pictures in sepia and color in various 
sizes. Assorted series; 2% x 4¥.1 inches, per C, $1.54. 

Religious wall pictures depicting scenes from the Old and the New 
Testaments 25 x 33 inches, per picture, $4.80. 

Beckley.Cardy Co., Chicago. Twenty colored Mass pictures, 3% x 5% 
inches, consisting of 18 subjects, per set, 15c. Life of Christ pictures, in-
cluding 47 subjects, 3% x 5% inches, 30c. Character Education Posters, set 
of 3 with complete directions, 25c. 

Catechetical Guild, St. Paul, Minn. Miniature altar complete, $22.50. 
Duplicating supplies; rubber stamp sets; Mass views, Sign of the Cross, 
Seven Rivers of Grace, in lots of 100, 1c each. Hectograph ink projects: 
30 Mass views, per sheet, 10c; Creation Color Book, 15c each. Cut-out proj-
ects and other devices for religious instruction. 

Confraternity of Ci1ristian Doctrine, Los Angeles, California. Picture 
sheets 9 x 12 inches, containing from 8 to 20 miniature reproductions of 
masterpieces (mostly) in sepia which illustrate the lessons in the project 
booklet or may be used in original projects. Per sheet, 21,.2c. Teachers' 
model projects at 25c each: The Primary Book, Grade I, First Communion or 
The Catechism, Grade II; Prayers A (Primary Booklet), Prayers B (Apos-
tles' Creed Project). 

Co-op Parish Activities Service, Effingham, Ill. A great variety of glass 
slides, film strips, pictures, cut-outs, etc. Four large colored wall charts, 
21 x 33 inches, per chart of 13 pictures, $1.50. Colored card and gummed 
miniatures, 3% inches, per set of 52 pictures, 20c. Black and white gummed 
picture sheets illustrating the Childhood of Christ, Teaching and Miracles 
of Christ, each set printed on a separate sheet, with 15 to 25 pictures each, 
per sheet, 2c. Black and white gummed picture sheet of 65 pictures illustrat-
ing the Apostles' Creed, per sheet, 5c. 

Creative Educational Society, Mankato, Minn. Saints in silhouette, 20 
black and white posters (16 x 21 inches), $7.50, and Mass Dial, net $4.75. 
Printer with 71 stamps of vestments, sacred vessels, saints, etc., ink and 
pads, $15.00. 

Daleiden, Chicago. Station of the Cross postcards, 30c. 

Denoyer-Geppert, Chicago. Story map in color of the Life of Jesus, $1.00. 

Ditto, Incorporated, Chicago. Ditto Lessons in Religion. Sets available: 
First Communion, and the Commandments. Master copies of work books, 
$1.50. . . . 

Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y. Movie machines for use in home 
and auditorium. 

Herder, St. Louis, Mo. Pictorial Bible: 40 large colored pictures depict-
ing Bible scenes, the work of eminent artists, $13.50. 

Hirten, New York. Mass chart cut-outs, $3.75. 

E. M. Lohmann Co., St. P aul, Minn. Mass and Baptismal charts and 
other visual aids, $3.00 each. 

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Loyola University Press, Chicago. Large chart of 26 colored pictures, 
21 x 33 inches, illustrating the Life of Christ, more common prayers, and 
ess.entials of . the Catechism, $3.00. Jesus and I picture roll, 26 pictures, 
$3.00 net; Jesus and I outline pictures in black ink, 34 pictures, 24c net; 
in duplicating ink, 75c. 

Morgan-Dillon Co., Chicago, Illinois. Reproductions of Saints in Sil-
houette series of wall posters, 16% x 22 inches, tinned at top and bottom, 
single, 60c, set of 18 (the entire group), $5.00. Outline pictures of the Sacra-
ments and the Way of the Cross, practical for activity projects, printed in 
hectograph (duplicating), $1.25. My Mass Book ready for hectographing, 
$1.25. 

Thos. Nelson &. Sons, New York. Colored pictures, 7 x 10, 188 subjects · 
from the Old and the New Testaments, 3c each. 

St. Anthony Guild Pres·s, Paterson, N. J. The CatholiePicture Series : 
The Childhood of Christ, The Life of Christ, The Mass; nine gummed-back 
pictures in each series, per series, 2c. Life of Christ Project Pictures: 107 
subjects to select from; small size gummed (2% x 3:1h), in two colors with 
appropriate captions, per packet of 50 of one subject, 15c ; large size (4%, x 7), 
ungummed, 1c each. · 

. Also sepia and colored pictures in holy card, cabinet and folio sizes. 

Sacrament Charts, 24 x 35 inches; narrative presentations, with sepa-
rate illustrative pictures, flash cards and test forms; per set of 21 charts, 
$5.00 net, plus postage. 

Victor Animatograph Corp., Davenport, Iowa. Stereopticons, $59.50 and 
up. Slides on various subjects; rental of 50 slides, $3.50; for lectures, 
$2.50 per day. Guidebook explains every slide. Purchase price per set, $2.50 
and up. Cameras, film directory, daylight screens, accessories . 

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TEACHERS' REFERENCES 

Aims and Methods in Teaching Religion, Sharp, Benziger, 422 pp. 
For all who teach religion .. ........... . .......... , ...... . ... . 

Bible Lessons, Horan, Sadlier, 281 pp. Old and New Testament, for 
lower grades ... . .. . ... .... . ... ...... .. .. .. ......... ... ...... . 

The Bible Story, Johnson et al., Benziger, 128 pp. Biographical- Old 
and New Testament for lower grades ...................... list 

net 

Catechist's Manual for First Communicants, Newman, Hansen, 156 
pp ... ... .... . . .. .. ... . . ...... .. ... ... ............. . ..... paper 

Catholic Hymn Book, Paulist Press, 32 pp. 49 Benediction and sea-
sonal hymns .. . ..... .. . .. .............. . ............ . ...... .. . 

Chalk Talks or Teaching the Catechism Graphically, O'Connor, 
Queen's Work (teacher's edition); 4 volumes .... .. Vol. I, 43 pp. 

Child Psychology and Religion, Anonymous, Kenedy, 150 pp. Useful 
methods of approach for all who teach religion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Children's Bible History, Raemers, Herder, 193 pp., 49 illustrations. 
For use of Christ's little ones ...... .. ............ .. ... . ... . .. . 

Child's Bible History, Knecht, Herder, 42 illustrations, 87 pp ... . .... . 
Christian Doctrine, Publications Department, C. of C. D. Development 

of lessons in this Manual, Grade I and Grade II ............ each 
Follow the Saints, Herbst, Benziger, 257 pp. A series of readings on 

some of the saints with an application to encourage imitation ... 
Foundation Material for Doctrinal Catholic Action, Mother Bolton, 

St. Anthony Guild Press, 242 pp. Coordinated quotations and texts 
for all teachers or leaders of catechetical instruction .. . ...... . 

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Publications Dept., C. of C. D., St. Anthouy 
Guild Press, 288 pp. General reference book on the Mass .. paper 

cloth 
How to Teach the Catechism, Schumacher, Benziger, 238 pp. Corre· 

lates Baltimore Catechism with Bible and Church History, Eccle-
siastical .Year, Liturgy and Lives of the Saints. Vol. I (Grades I-III) 

Leading the Little Ones to Christ, Dennerle, Bruce, 329 pp. Eleven 
units on the Life of Jesus; aid to catechists of First Com-
munion classes .. ...... . ..... ...... ..... . ..... ............... . 

Little Ones, Eaton, Herder, 138 pp. Course of religious instruction for 
children up to 8 years . . ........... . .. .. . : ....... .. . .. . ... . .. . . 

Liturgy of the Church, Michel, Macmillan, 369 pp. An authoritativ~ 
book ............... . ...... . ....... ... .... .. .... . ............. . 

Liturgy of the Mass, Parsch, Herder, 358 pp. Critical and historical 
. explanation of the Mass . .. . . ...... . ............ . ............. . 

Manual of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Publications De-
partment, C. of C. D., St. Anthony Guild Press, 115 pp. Instructive 
directions for organization and management of the Confraternity 
in parishes: Chapter on school year religious instruction ....... . 

Methods of Teaching Religion in Elementary Schools, Fitzpatrick-
Tanner, Bruce, 217 pp .... .. ............... . .. ..... . .... . . ... . . 

Model Lessons in Catechism, First Series (Grades I and II), Con-
fraternity of Christian Doctrine, Los Angeles, 40 pp . .. ... ..... . . 

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National Catholic Almanac, St. Anthony's Guild, 783 pp. A reference 

book containing a libraryful of knowledge ................ paper 1.00 
· cloth 1.50 

New Testament, Confraternity Edition, C. of C. D., Washington, D. C., 
780 pp. with glossary, maps and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 

Practical Aids for - Cat hoi ic Teachers, Kirsch-Aurelia, Benziger, 324 
pp., Vol. 1., illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 

Practical Helps for the Religion Teacher, Heeg, Queen's Work, 150 pp. 
Two parts: Practical Methods and How to Teach the First Com-
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young children a living knowledge of Christ" .... each part, paper .25 

both parts in one volume, cloth 1.00 
Religion Teacher's Library, Kirsch and Vogel, St. Anthony Guild 

- Press, 96 pp. Selected bibliography of more than 1,000 books, 
pamphlets and magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .50 

Religion Teaching and Practice, Bandas, Wagner, 239 pp. Catechetical 
library suggestions, useful to all teachers of religion . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 

Religion Teaching Plans, Sister Mary Inez, Benziger, 256 pp. Outline 
lessons based on modern principles of education , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 

Scheme of Religious Instruction (Sower Scheme), Burns, Oates and 
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Systematic Teaching of Religion, Fuerst, Benziger, 507 pp. A guide 
to those teaching religion, especially the sacraments . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 

Teaching and Preaching Religion to Children, Sharp, Kenedy, 165 pp. 
Handbook of practical material for all who teach religion .. ... list 1.50 
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Teaching the Catechism, Drinkwater, Burns, Oates and Washbourne 
Ltd., 178 pp., 3 parts. Aid to all teachers in explanation of the 
Creed, Lord's Prayer, Commandments, Sacraments, Virtue and 
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Connell, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D. C . 
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Teacher's· Manual of Primary Methods, Shields, Catholic Education 
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Their Hearts Are His Garden, Sister Mary Marguerite·, C. S. J., St. 
Anthony Guild Press, 24 illustrations, 110 pp. Five groups of 
short, simple stories designed to teach basic truths of re-
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True Stories for First Communicants, a Sister of Notre Dame, Herder, 

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PUPILS' TEXTS 

GRADED CATECHISMS 

Baltimore Catechism, with explanations, Deck, Rauch & Stoeckel 
Printing Co. 

Catechism for Beginners, No. 1 (lower grades) .... . .. .. .. per C 
Cassilly's Primer and First Communion Catechism, Cassilly, Hansen, 

Grades I ·and II · ...... .... ... . .... ... . ... . . .............. .. ... . 
Catechism, Felix, Rev. Richard, 0. S. B. (author and publisher) No. 1 

(elementary grades) ......................................... . 
Catechism for First Communicants, Newman, Hansen & Sons ... per C 
Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Brothers of the Christian Schools, 

La Salle Bureau 
Catechism for First Communicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per C 

Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Hansen and Sons .... Grades I and II 
perC 

Catholic Faith, Kirsch, Kenedy 
Book One (Grades I and II) 

Complete Catechism Series, Kelly, Daleiden 

list 
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No. 1, First Communicant's Catechism .......... ... .. . ... ...... . 
perC 

First Communion Catechism, prepared from the Revised Edition of 
the Baltimore Catechism, St. Anthony Guild Press ......... , . .. . 

First Communion Catechism, with study lessons, Horan, Sadlier, net 
First Communion Catechism, Sullivan, Grady ................. per C 
First Steps to God, Freese, Catechetical Guild. An illustrated First 

Communion Catechism ... .... .. .. ................ . ...... ..... . 
Illustrated Catechism, Sausen, Catholic Book Publishing Co. Grades 

I and II .. .. . .. .. . ..... ... . .... . . .. . .. . ..... .. . . .. . . .. .. . .... . 
Jesus and I, Heeg, Loyola University Press .... .. Junior Edition, list 

net 
formal style, list 

Workbook (space for pasting in 33 pictures) ...... .. ......... . . 
Workbook B (33 illustrations to be colored) ............ ...... . . 

Learning My Religion, Schumacher and Sister Imelda, Benziger 
Primer, colored illustrations (Grade I) .. ...................... . 
Book I, colored illustrations .(Grade I) ........... . . .. .. ... .... . 

Lessons Leaflets, C. W. L., Our Lady's Catechists, Catholic Truth 
Society 

Junior Series (Parts VI·XI), separate leaflets suitable for class 
purposes .. ...... ... .... pamphlet forin or set of six leaflets 

Little Catechism· in the Language of the Child, Doctrina En El Idioma 
De Los Nifios (English and Spanish in one volume), Franciscan 
Fathers ........ .. .. . .... . . . .... .... .. . . .. . .. . . .. .. single copy 

per C 
Little Less~ns for Little Catholics, Anonymous, Paulist Press ..... . 
Living My Religion Series, Kelly, Goebel and Sister M. Imelda, Ben-

ziger. Primer, Books I and II (based on New Baltimore Catechism 
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ADDITIONAL TEXTS 

~ B C's of the Saints, Catechetical Guild, 25 lessons, 32 pp. Grade I 
(in color) 

(black and white) 
Angel Teacher, Reuter, Winterich, 108 pp. Instructions on Holy Mass, 

prayers, and devotions in dialogue form ..................... . 

Child at Mass, Dennerle, Paulist Press .......... : . ............... . . 

Child's Day, Catechetical Guild, 20 lessons, 24 pp. (Grade I) ........ . 

Child's True Story of Jesus, Sister Ambrose, Beckley-Cardy, 48 pp., 
including set of prints .......... ..... ............. ..... Book I 

Book II 
Creation Color Book, Catechetical Guild, 15 lessons, 32 pp. (Grade I) 

First Book for First Communicants, A Religious of the Sacred Heart, 
Paulist Press, 15 lessons, 32 pp. (Grades I and II) . ............ . 

First Things, C. of C. D., Detroit, 32 pp. (Grades I and II) .......... . 

God's Holy Laws, C. of C. D., Detroit, 32 pp. (Grade II, available 
summer of 1942) ......................•....... Two parts, each 

God's Little Ones, C. of C. D., Detroit, 32 pp. (Grade I) 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two parts, each 

How to Prepare Children for First Confession and First Communion, 
Lane, I. C. T. S ........ . ........................... . .. .. . .. ... . 

I Go to Confession, Sister M. Alphonsus, Beriziger, 77 pp. (Grade II) 
list 
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Jesus Loves Children, Collins, Bruce, 126 pp. A catechism in pictures 
for First Communicants .... .. ......... .... ................ . . . 

Little B~other Goes to Mass, Catechetical Guild, 32 pp. (Grade I) ... . 

Little Child's First Communion, Mother Bolton, St. Anthony Guild 
Press. Six books in the series, each book complete in itself, ap-
proximately 34 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each 

Mass for Children, Kelly, Benziger, 64 pp. Instructions in story form 
(Grades I and II) ........................ .' .......... . ... . . list 

net 
Our Father for Little Ones, Catechetical Guild, 24 pp., 8 lessons 

(Grades I and II) .................... . ....................... . 

Our Little Messenger, Pflaum, primary grades, issued weekly during 
school year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 or more, school year subscription 

5 to 30, school year subscription 
Our First Communion, Kelly, Benziger, ~4 pp. Instructions in study 

form (Grades I and II) ............ : . . ... ... . ............. list 
net 

Preparation for First Communion, Smith, .Queen's Work, 22 pp. 
(Grades I and II) . ............. ... ...... .. . ..... ... . ..... each 

perC 
Preparation for First Confession, Smith, Queen's Work, 25 pp. Ex-

amination of conscience (Grades I and II) ................ each 
perC 

Religious Correspondence Course or Leaflet Edition of Jesus and I, 
Heeg, Queen's Work, 57 leaflets (Grades I and II) .......... set 

Texts and Exercises for Jesus and I, Heeg, Queen's Work, 35 leaflets 
................ . .... .... ....... . ... . ...................... set 

We Know the Mass, c·. Beebe, illustrations by R. Beebe, St. Anthony 
Guild Press. 88 pp. Exposition of the Holy Sacrifice for pre-school 
and early grades ....................... ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paper 

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CHILDREN'S MASS AND PRAYER BOOKS 

Child's Mass Book, Burke, Paulist Press, 32 pp. (revised) . .. .. . .. . . . $ .05 

Child with Folded Hands, Cook, St. Anthony Guild Press, 34 pp., 
illustrated ....................... .. .. .. ..... .' . . . . . . . . . . . paper .25 

Communion Prayers for Children, Paulist Press, 32 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05 

I Go to Mass, Sister M. Alphonsus, Benziger, 96 pp., illustrated 'in 
color .................... ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . list .20 

. net .16 
Jesus Comes, Sister Mary Imelda, Benziger, 64 pp. A primer prayer 

book with colored pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paper, net .12 
Jesus Our Friend, Paulist Press, 32 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05 

Little Child's Confession Book, Heeg, Queen's Work, 12 pp. (lower 
grades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03 

. perC 2.25 
Little Prayers for Boys and Girls, St. Anthony Guild Press, 32 pp. . . . .25 

Mass Prayers for Little Ones, A Sister of the Order of St. Benedict, 
Catechetical Guild, 32 pp. (Grade I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05 

Mon Premier Cadeau, Les premieres prieres de l'enfant penaant la 
Messe, Sister M. Ambrose, Hansen, 32 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 

My First Gift, The Child's First Mass Prayers, Sister M. Ambrose, 
Hansen, 32 pp. . ........ ..... . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 

My Mass Book, Servants of the Immaculate Heart, Macmillan, 79 pp. 
(Grades I and II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 

Our -Sacrifice, Lamplighter, I. C. T. S. 24 pp .................... paper · .10 

Pax, Sister Adriene, Bruce, 40 pp. (preparation for sacrament of 
Penance for children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

They Go to Mass, Delehanty, Longmans, 60 pp., illustrated (ages 7-12) 1.00 

FOR THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY 

About Jesus, Monahan, Longmans, 52 pp., illustrated (Grades II-V) 
paper 

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Angel City, Brennan, Bruce, 94 pp. (Grades I-V) .... .. ....... ... ... . 

Angel Food, Brennan, Bruce, 140 pp. (Grades I-V) ............. .... . 

Angel Teacher, Reuter, Winterich, 108 pp. An angel instructs a little 
child in conversational style ............. .. .......... ... ...... . 

Aunt Helen's Letters to Little First Communicants, Springer, Our 
Sunday Visitor, 30 pp. . .................... .. ...•.............. 

Bible Children, Thompson, Dodd Mead, 30 pp., iilustrated. Stories from 
the Bible (Grades I-III) ............................. : ........ . 

Bible Story, Johnson et al., Benziger, 128 pp. Biographical Old and 
New Testament for lower grades (Grades II,V) ............ list 

net 
Catholic Nursery Rhymes, Sister Mary . Gertrude, Beriziger, 32 pp., 

illustrated. The Life of Our Lord in verse for young children 
(kindergarten, Grades I and II) ........ . ................... .. . 

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Child of God, Burns, Oates and Washbourne Ltd ................. list 

Child on His Knees, Thayer, Macmillan. A wide range of religious 
poems for small children ................. . ................ . .. . 

Children's Bible History, Raemers; Herder, 193 pp.; illustrated. For 
the use of Christ's little ones . ...... . .......... ....... ..... .. . . 

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Children's St. Anthony, Beebe, St; Anthony Guild Press, 82 pp., 13 
illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Children's St. Francis, Beebe, St. Anthony Guild Press, 82 pp., 15 
illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Children's Story of the Holy Family, Benziger, 12 pp., illustrated (pre-
school and Grades I and II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Children's Story of the Nativity, Benziger, 12 pp., illustrated . ·... ... . .10 

Children Who Loved God Series, Sister Mary Vera, Kenedy: Guy de 
Fontg~J.lland, The Angel of the Blessed Sacrament, Nenette de 
Guigne, Jane Bernadette (Grades I-V) ............ . . . . each, list .25 

net .20 
Christ-Life Series in Religion, Michel Stegman, Sisters of 0. S.D. 

God Our Father, Book I, 69 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 
Jesus Our Saviour,. Book II, 134 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

Christmas, Russell (from the French of Renee Zeller), Burns, Oates 
and Wash bourne Ltd., 65 pp. . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 

Christmas Story, Beebe, St. Anthony Guild Press, 47 pp., illustrated 
(pre-school and Grades I and II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Cure of Ars fgr Children, Sherren, Burns, Oates and Washbourne Ltd. .40 

Day in Bethlehem, Bohatta-Morpurgo, Ars Sacra, illustrated for small 
children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Dream of Christmas Eve, Kirby-Robson, St. Anthony Guild Press, 22 
pp., illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

For the Smallest Person, Bohatta-Morpurgo, Burns, Oates and Wash-
bourne Ltd., 31 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/6 

Ghost of Kingdom Come, Brennan, Bruce (Grades 1-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 

God's Wonderland, Moffat, Benziger, 64 pp., illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 

Good News for God's Children, Gales, Catechetical Guild, 30 colored 
pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

perC 12.00 
Gospel Rhymes, Martindale, Sheed & Ward. 58 poems by 10 con-

temporary poets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 

Hail Mary, Bohatta-Morpurgo, Ars Sacra. 8 colored pictures with 
verses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .50 

Having a Guardian Angel, Hallack, Dutton and Co., 32 pp., illustrated .48 

Highway to Heaven Series, A Sister of Notre Dame, Bruce 
Book of the Holy Child, 89 pp. (Grade I- The Childhood of 

Christ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 
The Life of My Saviour, 195 pp. (Grade II- The Public Life of 

Christ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 

John and Joan and their Guardian Angels, Hornback-Jambor, St. An-
thony Guild Press, 28 pp., illustrated (pre-school and Grade I) . . . 1.00 

King's Christmas Present, Windham, Sheed and Ward, 58 pp., adapted 
from the French by Melloy, illustrated by Hebbelynck . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 

Little Anne, Uncle Simon, Burns, Oates and Washbourne Ltd. (No. 1 
of a series of Lives for children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/ 

Little Flower's Love for Her Parents, Sister Eleanore, Benziger, 32 
pp., illustrated (Grades 1-V) . . .. ... . : . ..... .. ........ ~ . . . . . . . . . .25 

Little Flower's Love for the Holy Eucharist, Si!ter Eleanore, Ben-
ziger, 32 pp. (Grades 1-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

Little Lord, Sister Caterina, Benziger. Rhymes and pictures (pre-
school and Grades I and II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Little Prayers for Boys and Girls, St. Anthony Guild Press, 32 pp., 
illustrated. Simple prayers from approved sources ........ : . . . . .25 

Mother, Read Us a Poem, Woellworth, Queen's Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 

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My Father's House, Ruane-Robson, St. Anthony Guild Press, 28 pp., 
illustrated. An alphabet of the Church (pre-school and Grade I) 

paper .50 
board .75 

My Little ,Friend Jesus, Bohatta-Morpurgo, Ars Sacra. 10 colored pic-
tures with verse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

New Ideal Catholic Readers, Sisters of St. Joseph, Macmillan 
· One Sunny Day (Grade I) . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . ....... . . . . .. ...... . . 

One Happy Year (Grade I) . .. . .... . . . . . ............. . . .. . .... . 
Story Time (Grade II) . ... ... .... ..... . .. . .. . ...... .. . .. . . .. . . 

New Worlds to Live, Pro Parvulis Book Club. A catalogue of books 
for Catholic boys and gfrls, selected, annotated, illustrated ..... . 

Our Father, Bohatta-Morpurgo, Ars Sacra, 10 pp. Colored pictures with 
verse .... . . . .. . . . .... . . ... .. .... .. .... . .. ... . ................ . 

Our Fatner for Little Ones, A School Sister of Notre Dame, Cate-
chetical Guild, 24 pp. (Grades I and II) . ... .... .. . . . ... ... . 

perC 
Paulist Press Pamphlets .. . .. . .. . . . .. ..... .. .... .. .... ........ each 

The Our Father for Children, 32 pp., illustrated (Grades I and II) 
Prayers for Little Ones 
The Sacred Heart for Little Ones 

Pope Plus XI for Children, Sherren, Burns, Oates and Washbourne 

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.05 

Ltd. (No. 5 of a series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Religion Hour, Hannan, Benziger, illustrated. 30 short stories of in-
terest to children 

Book 1, 64 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 
Book II, 92 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Religious Poems for Little Folks, Bruce, 128 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 

Rosary for Children, Sister M. Viola, Paulist Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Rosary Stories for Little Folks, Sister M. Jean, Bruce (Grades I and 
II) .. . . . ......... .'. .. .. . ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Roses: Red, White · and Gold, Sister Caterina, Benziger, 32 pp., il-
lustrated (Grades I and II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

St. Bernadette and ' the Apparitions at Lourdes, Lane, Burns, Oates 
and Washbourne, Ltd. (No. 6 in a series of Lives for children) .40 

St. Francis Picture Book, Ade de Bethune, Sheed and Ward, 30 pp. 
(Grades II-V) .... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 

St. Germaine of the Wolf Country, Gheon, Sheed and Ward, 71 pp. . . . .50 

St. John Bosco for Children, Sherren, Burns, Oates and Washbourne 
Ltd. (No. 2 of a series of Lives for children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .40 

St. Nicholas for Children, illustrated by Elisabeth Jvanovsky, Sheed 
and Ward, 47 pp. (Grades 1-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 

Simple Life of Jesus for Little Ones, A Sister of Notre Dame, Herder, 
illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 

Six O'Clock Saints, Windham, Sheed and Ward, 107 pp. (Grades 1-V) · 1.25 

Story Beautiful, Benziger, 12 pp. Story of Nativity for little ones, list .35 
net .25 

Story of Lourdes and Bernadette, Cox, Catholic Truth Society 28 pp. 2d 

Story of St. Francis for Children, Sister Eleanore, Benziger, 32 pp. 
(Grades 1-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Verses for Tiny Tots, Moran, Bruce, 96 pp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 

We Know the Mass, Beebe, St. Anthony Guild Press, 88 pp. Text and 
36 illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paper .50 

board .75 

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Whe-n We Say: "Our Father" and When We Say: "Hail Mary," Horn,. 
back, St. Anthony Guild Press, 32 pp., illustrated .......... each ·· 1.00 

Wonder Days, Taggart, Benziger, 16 pp., illustrated. The story of the 
Divine Boy at Nazareth (Grades I·V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Wonder Gifts, Taggart, Benziger, 16 pp. Stories of the Sacraments 
told in simple langliage (Grades 1-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Wonder Offering, Taggart, Benziger, 16 pp. Holy Mass in word and 
picture, simply explained (Grades 1-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 

Wonder Story, Taggart, Benziger, 16 pp: Story of the birth of Jesus, 
iVustrated (Grades 1-V)_ PoFsh and French edition also . . . . . . . . .50 

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Directory of Publishers 
Ars Sacra ............................ . ... 15 Barclay St., New York, N. Y. 
Beckley-Cardy Company ............. .. .... 1632 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
Benziger Brothers ......... . .............. 26 Park Place, New York, N. Y. 
Bruce Publishing Company ...... 524-544 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. 
aurns, Oates &. Wash bourne, Ltd .. . .... 43-44 Newgate St., London, England 
Catechetical Guild ...... .. ........... ... .. . 128 E. lOth St., St. Paul, Minn. 
Catholic Book Publishing Company ........ 43 E. 12th St., New York, N. Y. 
Catholic Education Press ...... ; .. . 1326 Quincy St. N. E. , Washington, D. C. 
Cenacle of St. Regis .................... 628 W. 140th St., New York, N . Y. 
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Publications Dept. 

1312 Massachusetts Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine .... 1234 Washington Blvd., Detroit, Mich. 
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine •.. . 333 W. Second St., Los Angeles, Calif. 
Confraternity of the Precious Blood .. 5300 Ft. Hamilton 'Pkwy., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Co-op Parish Activities Service .. ... ... . ................ ... Effingham, Ill. 
Creative Educational Society .. .. .................. .. ...... Mankato, Minn. 
Daleiden Company .......... .. . . .. . ... .... 1530 Sedgwick St., Chicago, Ill. 
Denoyer-Geppert ................ . .. 5235-37 Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
Ditto, Incorporated ......... ... .... Harrison and Oakley Blvd., Chicago, Ill. 
Dodd, Mead and Company ... .. .......... 449 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y. 
Dutton and Company ........ .. ...... 286-302 Fourth Ave., New York, N . Y. 
Eastman Kodak Company, Inc . .. .. .... ... . .............. Rochester, N. Y. 
Felix, Rev. Richard, 0. S. B . .. .. ... ................. .. .. . . Pilot Grove, Me. 
Franciscan Fathers . ......... . . . ...... . ............... . ... Emporia, Kan. · 
Grady, George . . . . . . . .... .. .. . ..... . ..... 445 W. 41 St., New York, N. Y. 
Hansen &. Sons .... . ... . ................. :?3 N. Franklin St., Chicago, Ill. 
Herder Book Company ... ........... . ... 15-17 S. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. 
Hirten, Wm. I ............ . ........ . . . .... 25 Barclay St., New York, N. Y. 
International Catholic Truth Society ...... . 407 Bergen St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Kenedy, P. J., and Sons ........ ..... ..... 12 Barclay St., New York, N. Y. 
La Salle Bureau .. .... ........... . .. . .... 122 W. 77th St., New York, N. Y. 
Lohmann, E. M., Company ............. . . . .. 413 Sibley St., St. Paul, Minn. 
Longmans, Green and Company . ... ....... 114 Fifth Ave., New York, N . Y. 
Loyola University Press .... . .. . ... . .... 34'41 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
Macmillan Company ... . ... .. ............. . 2450 Prairie Ave., Chicago, Ill. 
Morgan-Dillon Company ...... .. . . .. . .... . 5154 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill. 
Nelson, Thomas &. Sons . .. . . ....... . ... 381 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. 
Our Sunday Visitor Press ...... _. ... ..................... Huntington, Ind. 
Paulist Press .......... .. .... . . .. . . ...... 401 W. 59th St., New York, N. Y. 
Pflaum, Geo. A •........ . ...... .... . ... .... 124 E. Third St., Dayton, Ohio 
Pro Parvulis Book Club . .. ...... . .. . . Empire State Bldg., New York, N. Y. 
Queen's Work .... . ....... . .... .. ...... 3742 W . Pine Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 
Rauch &. Stoeckel Printing Company .... 120-130 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 
Sadlier, Wm. H., Inc.· ........ .. ...... . .. .. 11 Park Place, New York, N. Y. 
St. Anthony Guild Press .. ... . .... . . . .. ..... . ...... . ..... Paterson, N. J. 
St. Gregory Guild .. .. ....... . ... . .. 1705 Rittenhouse Sq., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Sheed &. Ward ......................... _ .. 63 Fifth Ave. , New York, N. Y. 
United States Department of Labor, Children's Bureau .... Washington, D. C. 
Victor Animatograph Corporation .. .. ...... . .... ..... .. ... . Davenport, Ia. 
Wagner, Joseph F., Inc •..................... 53 Park Pl., New York, N, Y. 
Winterich, John W., Inc . ... . . . . ........ 3648 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 

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