The Image of God series from Ignatius Press.

The Image of God series is an exciting new comprehensive Catholic religious education program that has as its foundation the creation of human beings in God's own likeness. The greatest confirmation of man's unique dignity is the Incarnation of Christ, the God-man who is the perfect image of the Father and who reveals God as Love, especially by the Cross and Resurrection. In revealing God, Christ showed us who we are and how to act. This emphasis on the dignity of the individual child as the foundation of this series is taken from Scripture, the documents of Vatican II, and the writing of John Paul II. It presents the Catholic Faith in a stimulating and easy to read format that is being praised by teachers, pastors and bishops.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF IMAGE OF GOD SERIES

• Clear, comprehensive and interesting presentation of the Catholic Faith based on seven key concepts: God, Creation, Christ, Church, Grace, Sacraments and Commandments.
• Scripture based stories introduce students to the Bible and Catholic Tradition. Stories of the saints' lives, as well as contemporary stories, give students Catholic role models and examples of living the faith.
• Plays and creative drama suggestions allow children to act out the concept of faith they have learned.
• Solid doctrine, colorful illustrations and modern pedagogy make series easy to teach.
• Perform-a-Text combines text and activity in one book. Teacher's manuals are very detailed, thorough and full of practical ideas.
• Review and discussion questions stimulate classroom dialogue and help children verbalize what they have learned.
• Liturgical and Holiday lessons help children participate in the Church year. Prayer service suggestions build a spirit of community as children pray together spontaneous and formal prayers.
• Living the Lesson sections relates concepts of faith to everyday living.