Faith Forward brings Scripture, Catholic teaching, discussion, activities and prayer together in one structured resource. Explore the Catholic catechesis workbook structure through real pages selected from five workbooks across the series.
Each workbook provides structured material for a full catechetical year. Its contents page shows the order of the topics and the number of sessions allocated to each one.
This Catholic catechesis workbook structure gives the year a clear sequence while allowing catechists to prepare one session at a time.
Each session opens with a short list of what the learner should understand. These objectives establish the purpose of the session before the teaching and activities begin.
Scripture readings are printed directly in the workbook and supported by age-appropriate explanations. Learners then engage with the subject through discussions, written responses, picture-based exercises, tasks and other interactive activities.
The workbooks also draw from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, connecting each session with Catholic teaching.
Young people colour in the picture, join dots, fill in missing words or letters, etc.
The catechist asks questions to help young people reflect on a topic.
The catechist introduces and prompts young people to encourage prayer.
Read the text to the group slowly, while emphasizing important words.
The catechist asks questions about a passage that has been read.
Prayer, faith-sharing and personal reflection give learners opportunities to respond to the lesson. Questions connect the subject with their relationships, choices and daily lives.
The Catholic catechesis workbook structure develops as learners progress through the grades. Younger workbooks use more illustrations, shorter instructions and guided activities. Older workbooks introduce longer readings, written reflection and more detailed personal responses.
Browse the workbook range by grade, age and programme, or review the ordering process when you are ready.
