| http://redseacatechetics.com | Red Sea Catechetics is developing faith formation programs that are engaging, hands-on, and visual. The It’s a Journey Sacramental Preparation Kit is based on a new curriculum model for faith formation designed specifically for this generation of visual and interactive learners.

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FIRST RECONCILIATION
FIRST EUCHARIST
Sacramental Preparation Kit

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A reusable classroom ready kit designed for this
generation of visual and interactive learners

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Kit includes everything the
catechist needs to teach
both sacraments – visuals,
props, games, activities,
and a Catechist Guide with
walk through lesson plans
explaining when and how
to use each part of the kit.
IN SERVICE DVD INCLUDED
introduces the catechist to the program

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visual
interactive
hands on
engaging
faith building
special needs inclusive with
adaptive integration
throughout
classroom ready
easy to use
field proven
reusable/cost effective
bilingual

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The It’s a Journey theme interwoven
throughout the program helps children
understand that they are on their own
spiritual journey, and helps them to
see the sacraments of Reconciliation
and Eucharist as signs and instruments
of God’s great love and provision for
them on this journey.

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ADAPTIVE INTEGRATION THROUGHOUT
Adaptive integration throughout the
curriculum eliminates the need for a
separate program for children with
special needs.
Every prayer, game, and activity has
already been adapted for children with
autism and other special needs so they
can fully participate in sacramental
preparation with their peers.

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The Kit Includes…
• Catechist Guide (with walk through lesson plans) • 30 Prayer cards for both sacraments – each
• In Service DVD card includes adaptive version
• 50+ extra large visuals (in spiral bound book) • 30 Take home Act of Contrition prayer cards –
• 28 multisensory props each card includes adaptive version
• Costumes for dramatization • 30 It’s a Journey Keepsake Banners for both
• Learning and review games sacraments (with photo pocket) Banners hold
• Hands-on relational learning activities weekly take home visuals for lesson review
and family sharing
• Short term behavioral games with incentives
to help children focus • 30 It’s a Journey certificates for each
sacrament
• It’s a Journey pencils, stickers, and silly
bandz as prizes and behavioral incentives • Each new kit contains consumables for a class
of 30 children.
• Practice hosts and communion cup
• Eucharist vs. Ordinary Food visual activity to • PLUS a supplemental box of consumables is
help children with special needs make that added to each new kit order at no extra
important distinction charge.
• 30 It’s a Journey Pillow Pouches (take home • I’m an It’s a Journey Catechist tee for the
bedside examination of conscience) catechist

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More…
Benefits for the Children
visual, interactive, engaging, hands-on, faith building,
AND adaptive
• Visual and relational presentation of all concepts – Original sin, free
will, grace, conscience, and the Real Presence can be very abstract
terms to a second grader when presented on the pages of a textbook.
When these same concepts are presented visually and using
relational activities, children are able to grasp theological truths that
would otherwise be beyond their reach or interest.
• Adaptive integration throughout - Children with special needs are
included in every prayer, game, and activity.
• Lessons include the questions children most frequently ask about the
sacraments, such as “Why do we need to confess our sins to a
priest?” – and common questions about the Real Presence.
• Thought provoking questions and discussion are designed to help
children recognize their need for the sacraments.
and more…

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Benefits for the Catechist
• Easy to use CLASSROOM READY Kit contains everything the catechist needs
to fully engage the entire class. This feature saves hours of preparation time
for the catechist and makes it easier to recruit and retain catechists who are
often juggling work and family responsibilities.
• In Service DVD and Catechist Guide with walk through lesson plans serve as
powerful training tools for the catechist, making even new catechists more
effective.
• Developed and field proven by a catechist with 15+ years of experience
• A single curriculum that meets the learning needs of every child in the class
• Lesson plans include the reference paragraphs from the Catechism of the
Catholic Church as well as the USCCB documents and publications on which
the material in each lesson is based.
and more…

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Benefits for the DRE
• Cost effective reusable classroom ready kit. Each new kit
contains consumables for a class of 30 children.
• PLUS a supplemental box of consumables is added to each
new kit order at no extra charge.
• Eliminates the need for a separate curriculum and
classroom for children with special needs. They are able to
fully participate in sacramental preparation with their
peers.
• In Service DVD and Catechist Guide with walk through
lesson plans serve as powerful training tools, making even
new catechists more effective.
• Kit contains everything the catechist needs to fully engage
the entire class. Saves hours of preparation time and
makes it easier to recruit and retain catechists.

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First Reconciliation
Scope and Sequence
LESSON 1 WHAT ARE SACRAMENTS AND WHY DO WE NEED THEM?
(CCC 55, 381, 388-390, 398, 404-405, 407, 410, 416-418, 1116, 1123, 1129, 1426, 1474, 1730, 2021, 2024)
Naaman Needs God’s Help II Kings 5:1-14
• The necessity of the sacraments – the story of Naaman from the Old Testament is used to dramatically
illustrate our need for the Church and the sacraments
• The relationship between the Fall of mankind and God’s sacramental plan for our redemption in Christ
• Original sin, grace, free will
• The Act of Contrition
LESSON 2 WHY DO WE NEED THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION?
(CCC 1129, 1426, 1439, 1474, 1496, 1850, 1853, 1855, 1865, 1871, 2021)
The Forgiving Father (The story of the prodigal son) Luke 15:11-24
• Sin in thought, word, and action – why God cares about our thoughts, how they can lead us to sin, and
what we can do about it
• Mortal and venial sin – mortal sin visually portrayed as a u turn in our journey, venial as branches off the
road, which, if taken too lightly, can lead to bad habits, and eventually lead to mortal sin
• God’s love and willingness to forgive us is illustrated with the story of the Prodigal Son
• The meaning of the words of the Act of Contrition

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First Reconciliation
Scope and Sequence
LESSON 3 HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION?
(CCC 981, 1114, 1116, 1269, 2055)
The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 16:19, The Two Great Commandments Mark 12:29-31, The Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:2-17
• The Two Great Commandments, the Ten Commandments, and the examination of conscience
• The sacraments as “keys” to the kingdom of heaven, given to the Church by Christ for our salvation (Why
we confess our sins to the priest)
• The story of Naaman reviewed to show parallels between his healing and our need for the sacraments
• Father Damien’s Confession – a story about the importance of going to confession
• The seal of confession
LESSON 4 HOW DO WE SHOW GOD WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR OUR SINS?
(CCC 1442,1449, 1459, 1494)
Zacchaeus is Truly Sorry for His Sins Luke 19:1-10
• Contrition, penance, and absolution as illustrated in the story of Zacchaeus
• The celebration in heaven when we become reconciled to God

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First Reconciliation
Scope and Sequence
LESSON 5 HOW THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION HELPS US
(CCC 1468, 1776-1778, 1795, 1847)
The Apostle Peter is Sorry Matthew 26:69-75, John 21:15-19
• Contrition, confession, penance, and absolution bring inner peace
• The Apostle Peter Is Sorry – how the Sacrament of Reconciliation gives us a new start
• God’s love and willingness to forgive us
LESSON 6 IT’S A JOURNEY
(CCC 381, 2012, 2014-2015, 2055, 2842-2845)
Joseph Forgives His Brothers Genesis 37:12-3, 45:4-11
• Becoming more like Jesus is a journey
• The sacraments help us on our journey
• God forgives us and wants us to forgive others – the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers as an
example of forgiving others
• The Sheet Story – God rewards a peacemaker

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First Eucharist
Scope and Sequence
LESSON 1 WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST, AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?
(CCC 310, 1129, 1131, 1212, 1373-1381)
The Last Supper Matthew 26:26-29
• The Body and Blood of Christ under the appearances of bread and wine
• Jesus in the Eucharist as the spiritual food and drink for our journey
• The necessity of the sacraments on our spiritual journey
• The sign and effect of each sacrament
LESSON 2 HOW IS OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY LIKE THE JOURNEY OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT?
Part 1: (CCC 608, 1150-1152, 1334-1340)
The Passover Exodus 12:1-32
• The story of the Exodus - parallels to our spiritual journey
• The slavery in Egypt
• The Passover lamb
LESSON 3 HOW IS OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY LIKE THE JOURNEY OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT?
Part 2: (CCC 608, 1150-1152, 1334-1340)
The Manna in the Wilderness Exodus 16:14-15
• The Eucharist as a sacrifice
• The Eucharist as a meal
• The manna

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First Eucharist
Scope and Sequence
LESSON 4 WHY WE CELEBRATE THE MASS
(CCC 1323, 1337, 1341-1343, 1377-1379, 1409, 1413)
The Consecration and Real Presence Matthew 26:26-29, Do This in Memory of Me Luke 22:19
• The first Mass
• Jesus, our Passover
• The Eucharist as a memorial
• The Consecration, the Real Presence, and Transubstantiation
LESSON 5 HOW WE CELEBRATE THE MASS
(CCC 1190, 1193, 1335, 1353, 1365, 2190-2192)
The Wedding at Cana John 2:1-10
• The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist
• Sunday is the Lord’s Day
LESSON 6 IT’S A JOURNEY
(CCC 1150-1152, 1391-1395)
I Am the Bread of Life John 6:48-51
• Becoming more like Jesus is a journey
• How the Sacrament of the Eucharist helps us
• The Eucharistic fast
• The examination of conscience before Holy Communion

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