Living Like Christ, in Christ is the Fifth Grade textbook in the Our Holy Faith series, based on the second half of the Revised Baltimore Catechism No. 1 (Confraternity Edition).
This is the Student Textbook for the Fifth Grade.
Building upon the foundations laid in Third Grade, this volume completes the study of the Baltimore Catechism No. 1, helping children understand how the truths of the Catholic Faith are to guide their daily lives.
Beginning with a review of the Apostles' Creed and the first three Commandments, the lessons explore the remaining Commandments of God, the Commandments of the Church, the seven Sacraments, sacramentals, and prayer. Particular attention is given to the duties of charity toward our neighbor and the means of grace Our Lord has provided to help us live as faithful Christians.
Following the series' distinctive teaching method, the book explains each doctrine in language children can understand before presenting the corresponding catechism questions and answers. Illustrated lessons are accompanied by review exercises, points to remember, and practical resolutions that encourage students to put their Faith into practice.
Throughout the course, children are led to recognize that the Christian life is not simply a matter of knowing God's laws, but of living in union with Christ through His grace.
Part of the Our Holy Faith series of traditional Catholic religion textbooks, this volume is faithfully reprinted from the original 1959 edition, preserving its text, illustrations, and instructional content without modernization or adaptation. Thorough and orthodox in their presentation of Catholic doctrine, these books have served generations of Catholic children and remain valuable resources for families, schools, and homeschoolers today.
Available in economical softcover and durable hardcover editions.
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6" x 9" softcover 274 pages
NOTE: The accompanying Teacher's Manual is available separately. While the student textbook contains the complete course material, the manual provides teaching guidance, sample lesson plans, suggested activities, and evaluations to help parents and teachers present and reinforce the lessons.
Q: How does this textbook relate to the earlier grades of Our Holy Faith?
A: Grade 3 introduces the first half of the Revised Baltimore Catechism No. 1, while Grade 4 focuses on the Church's liturgy and liturgical year. Grade 5 returns to the Catechism, completing its second half with lessons on the Commandments, the Sacraments, sacramentals, and prayer.
Q: Can this textbook be used for homeschooling, and do I need the Teacher's Manual?
A: The student textbook contains the complete course material and can be used for homeschooling on its own. However, the accompanying Teacher's Manual provides valuable teaching guidance, sample lesson plans, suggested activities, and answer keys for the end-of-unit tests, making it especially helpful for parents directing their children's studies.
