School and Parish Edition • Grades 7–8
Our Response to God’s Gifts
NE W Know your Faith. Grow in Faith. Go in Faith. Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts Grades 7–8 is a faith formation program that fosters a lifelong relationship with God by engaging young people in the full and authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. Seventh and eighth graders face many important decisions—about school, friends, interests they want to pursue, and about faith. Finding God Grades 7–8 reaches young people where they are in this critical stage of their lives and provides in-depth support for teachers, catechists, and parents. The life of Jesus Christ and the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church are presented and explored in an age-appropriate manner, encouraging lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.
Program Features • Reflection: Where Do I Fit In? articles strengthen Catholic identity and encourage young people to reflect and recognize God’s presence in their lives. • Prayer: Ignatian Spirituality forms the core of the program, with ample prayer opportunities to foster a life of prayer. • Experience: Service and Faith in Action projects call young people into action and discipleship. • Parent resources: Abundant resources such as family e-newsletters and Seasons of Family and Faith magazines build the home-faith connection. • Online resources: Rich online resources for parents, teachers, www.findinggod.com and children are found at
Finding God is found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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