Promises (p. 20)

The instructions for this activity already accommodate for a variety of abilities and needs. Children with reading difficulties (such as dyslexia), as well as children with writing or fine motor difficulties (such as dysgraphia), might prefer to say their answers aloud, rather than writing them. Children with attention problems or impulsive behavior may enjoy acting out their answers to questions on this page.

Personal Sin and Grace (p. 25)

Children with reading difficulties (such as dyslexia) might need some assistance spelling the words that go with the pictures on this page. Write the three words (Baptism, Eucharist, and Penance) on a small sheet of paper and place it next to the child’s book. Point to each word as you read it so the child knows what each word looks like and can copy them into his or her book. Children with writing or fine motor difficulties (such as dysgraphia) might prefer to say their answers aloud. The catechist can then write them in the spaces on the page.

Friendships are Important (p. 26)

Children with intellectual/developmental delays (such as autism) might have some difficulties identifying social cues from pictures in order to determine which ones portray friendship. It might be helpful for the catechist or assistant to sit with these children and provide descriptions or narrations for several pre-selected pictures so each child can choose one that shows friendship.

Life in the New Covenant (p. 27) 

Children with writing or fine motor difficulties (such as dysgraphia) might prefer to verbally describe ways to make their connection with Jesus stronger, rather than writing them in the spaces on the page. If you have children with attention problems or impulsive behavior in your group, you may wish to make this an interactive activity. Have three different colored cords set up in three different areas of the room. Make sure there are enough cords for each child in each area. Explain that each different colored cord represents each of the following: praying, reading the Bible, and going to Mass. Assign a color for each of these actions. Then invite the children to take one of each cord and braid them together to make a bracelet. Tell them to wear their bracelet as a reminder to look for ways that they can make their relationship with Jesus stronger.