What You Should Know: Finding God for Catholic Schools
What is Finding God?
Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts™ is a comprehensive K–8 faith formation program from Loyola Press that blends Scripture, Church tradition, and Ignatian spirituality to support spiritual growth and academic integration.
Who is the program designed for?
Finding God is created specifically for Catholic school students in kindergarten through grade 8, offering age-appropriate lessons that align with both faith and educational standards.
Are digital resources included?
Yes. Teachers have access to a wide range of digital tools, including lesson plans, activities, videos, and interactive content—all available through the LP Digital Library or instantly via QR codes found in teacher and student books.
How does it involve families?
The program includes optional family engagement resources to support faith learning at home. A separate Family Catechesis Program integrates with Finding God to help parents deepen their faith while supporting their child’s faith formation journey. The Family Catechesis Program is delivered over a four-year period.
Is it available in Spanish?
Yes. In addition to English, a fully bilingual version -- Encontrando a Dios -— supports both English and Spanish-speaking school communities.
What grade levels are supported?
The program is available for kindergarten through grade 8, with developmentally appropriate content and activities tailored to each age group.
How is multimedia used in the classroom?
Each lesson includes built-in multimedia resources -— videos, audio, interactives, and enrichment texts -— that reinforce key concepts and engage students more deeply.
Are there training resources for teachers?
Absolutely. Loyola Press offers detailed Teacher Editions and training materials to equip educators —- whether new to the field or experienced -— with everything needed for successful implementation.
Want to learn more?
Visit the Finding God Program Overview for details, samples, and implementation support.
