Christ Our Life is Loyola Press’s evangelizing, kerygmatic, catechesis program for grades K–8. Written by the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, Christ Our Life thoughtfully meets the evolving needs of parish faith formation through the rigorous content focused on the core elements of the Catholic faith. Directors and Catechists will appreciate the approach to Scripture, Church Tradition, Catholic Identity, Missionary Discipleship, and more.
The program was collaboratively authored by the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, and developed by Loyola Press, resulting in a program that has long been trusted by catechists for its rigorous content, theological soundness, and pedagogical effectiveness.
Christ Our Life is available for kindergarten through grade 8, offering developmentally appropriate content for each level.
Yes, the program includes multimedia resources, such as videos, audio, interactives, and additional text resources, which are accessible through the LP Digital Library and at point of use via QR codes in the Catechist Editions and Student Books.
Christ Our Life features many built-in family engagement resources, and the optional Family Catechesis Program further empowers parents to actively participate in their child’s faith formation at home.
The program provides numerous built-in assessment options along with an online assessment system to further help catechists monitor children’s progress and understanding of faith concepts.
Yes, Loyola Press offers resources such as The Catechist Handbook, a 5-Minute Formation feature specifically designed for catechists, and a robust In-Service program to help you get started.
For detailed information, visit the Christ Our Life program page.
