Catholic features integrated into every station!

Connecting Kids to Justice—In partnership with Catholic Relief Services, Harcourt Religion has developed Connecting Kids to Justice, a feature that focuses on raising awareness of Catholic Social Teaching and various social issues. Through the Connecting Kids to Justice stories and information, kids at your VBS will learn what it means to respect the lives of people everywhere.

Catholic Music by John Burland—The Sonic Sing & Play CD comes with 5 songs by John Burland. Each song corresponds to a different day at Power Lab and relates to the daily Bible point. The music of John Burland is specifically written for Catholic kids to promote and celebrate the Catholic identity. And the best part is that the Catholic music is already fully integrated into Sonic Sing & Play!

• New Revised Standard Version—Catholic Edition Bible is used for all Station Leader Manuals and Student Books.

• Our Catholic View section interweaves the daily theme with Catholic doctrine and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

— Catholic Scripture Background builds a foundation based on our Catholic understanding of Scripture.

— Catholic ID highlights beliefs and practices of our Church to promote Catholic identity and help kids connect faith and life.

• People of Faith features the lives of holy men and women—Mary, Pierre Toussaint, Dorothy Day, Saint Dismas, Pope John Paul II—who have modeled the day’s
Bible Point.

• All-new daily discussion questions and activities reflect our uniquely Catholic perspective.

• Options for a Closing Celebration include a Eucharistic Liturgy and a Prayer Service with a Connecting Kids to Justice option.