Families

Encourage families to explore the following Web sites for materials related to the Sunday Lectionary readings, feasts and seasons, the Sacraments, and the lives of the Saints:

usccb.org/bible/readings for the Sunday readings and all other Bible passages

RCLBLectionary.com for reflection materials on the Sunday readings

RCLBSacraments.com for background materials related to the Sacraments of Initiation

SaintsResource.com for more on the lives of the Saints explored in RCL Benziger series, including Be My Disciples, Blest Are We, and Our Catholic Heritage

BeMyDisciples.com for additional resources related to the feasts and seasons of the Church’s liturgical year

In addition, consider providing families with one or more of the following resources published by RCL Benziger (877.275.4725 or rclbenziger.com):

Our Family Prays: Catholic Prayers and Traditions
Available in English and Spanish, this resource is a collection of prayers, rituals, blessings, and traditions to encourage and inspire families to keep prayer at the heart of their home. It is organized by the liturgical year and includes Catholic traditions and celebrations from throughout the world.

Catholic Prayers and Practices 
Available in English, Spanish, French, bilingual Spanish/English, and bilingual Polish/English, these resources contain the prayers and practices of the Catholic Church including the Order of Mass, the Rite of Penance, an overview of the Sacraments, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. An additional version, Catholic Prayers and Practices for Young Disciples, is suitable for young children.

Our Catholic Heritage, Level I and Level II
Offered in two levels, this book gives an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus through the Scriptures, and provides the reader with an overview of what Catholics believe. While not designed as a textbook for the RCIA, Level II would be an excellent gift for parents whose children are a part of the RCIA process.