The Seven Sacraments: Signs of God's Grace reminds students of a gift that can easily be taken for granted: Jesus is truly present in the sacraments. This text emphasizes that the sacraments are not merely symbols but concrete, recognizable ways that Christ is truly present with us--his Real Presence made known through grace.

This text explains in depth how Christ's words, actions, and the physical elements used in the sacraments make God's presence and grace visible throughout every stage of life. Students will learn about Christ's institution of the sacraments, beginning with their roots in Scripture, how the sacraments are celebrated, and the specific graces or effects they impart. Chapters 2 through 8 each address one of the seven sacraments in detail.

The Seven Sacraments: Signs of God's Grace is designed to support Course V of the USCCB Curriculum Framework and other courses on the sacraments, liturgy, and worship.

Input from Catholic high school theology teachers, students, and educational experts shaped this text, ensuring a student-friendly design and a portable 6" x 9" format that's easy to carry and features:

Inspiring artwork--both classical and contemporary--opens each chapter, encouraging spiritual reflection and further study.
Focus questions engage students with the chapter's core theme, reinforced throughout the chapter in multiple ways to cater to diverse learners.
Bolded vocabulary terms with definitions in the margins and glossary enhance understanding.
End-of-section assessments include reading comprehension, vocabulary, and personal reflection questions check students' understanding.
"Pull-out" sections offer fresh perspectives on each chapter's objective.
Enrichment text referenced in footnotes provide opportunities for students who want to go deeper into the material or for an honors-level course.
Chapter summaries restate the focus question, provide a review, feature a faithful disciple profile, and conclude with a prayer connected to the content of the chapter.
Five creative student project options adapt to various learning styles (essays, art projects, oral presentations, and so on) and class formats, such as block scheduling and group assignments.
Online Resources: a wide variety of classroom resources including videos, PowerPoints, handouts, crossword puzzles, reading guides, and tests are available on the Ave Maria Press classroom resource website.

The enhanced digital edition of The Seven Sacraments: Signs of God's Grace includes access to exclusive videos produced and narrated by internationally acclaimed musician and youth catechist, Fr. Rob Galea. These videos provide further insight, clarity, and inspiration to students to live out their call to Christian discipleship.

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