Rich theology. Relatable for every student.
"Live Jesus in Our Hearts" is a prayer said daily by Lasallians all over the world. Our new high school religion curriculum reflects this prayer, and our mission—that every young person would invite Jesus’ presence into their hearts. We sought to begin answering the needs of today’s youth, in a generation where the spiritual and religious landscape has shifted dramatically.
In Live Jesus in Our Hearts, we've created a space to wrestle with important faith and life questions, while digging deeply into Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church. A Focus Question launches each unit and chapter, which then build the knowledge and skills students need to respond in faith. Guided by activity-rich and seamless teacher guides, the curriculum also ensures that all Framework points are addressed—it has received the declaration of conformity!
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We make strong connections to young people’s lived experiences!
Unit and chapter focus questions feature topics young people are wondering about, along with stories to connect real life to Scripture and Tradition.
We invite them to consider faith in Christ!
By connecting to young people’s real experiences, it invites them to consider and wonder the benefits of having faith. Specific features throughout the books invite young people to go beneath the surface.
We use Scripture!
Students will use significant portions of Scripture as a primary text. Young people will be asked to read and interpret the meaning of biblical texts and discover how they provide the foundation for different Catholic beliefs.
We offer seamless Teacher Guides and abundant online resources!
Our Teacher Guides enable quick and easy connections between the student books. Plus, each unit is replete with online resources that enhance your experience.
We are helping you help them master concepts!
Each unit ends with 3-4 pages of graphic organizers, helping students review and master the key points from each chapter.
Components
Revelation and the Old Testament is the first semester course in Live Jesus in Our Hearts. This Old Testament overview (with a sneak peak of the New Testament) includes all the required Framework content related to Revelation. Used with Jesus Christ and the New Testament, you can now teach an overview of the Bible in freshman year using a Framework approved curriculum!
Jesus Christ and the New Testament is the second semester course in Live Jesus in Our Hearts. This New Testament overview includes all the required Framework content related to Jesus Christ. Used with Revelation and the Old Testament, you can now teach an overview of the Bible in freshman year using a Framework approved curriculum!
The Paschal Mystery and the Gospels continues the series commitment to combine the Framework content points with Scripture reading and exegesis. While exploring the meaning of Jesus’ passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension, the course takes a deep dive into the Gospel accounts of these events. The text helps students explore and analyze the similarities and differences between the four Gospels accounts of these events. In the process, you will help the students arrive at a deeper understanding of Christ’s saving mission.
The Church: Foundations and Mission continues the series commitment to combine the Framework content points with Scripture reading and exegesis. The course studies the Church’s mission by exploring its foundations, images, and structure. At the same time, the course takes a deep dive into the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of the Church. The words and actions of Jesus in Matthew help lead to a deeper understanding of what it really means to be “church.”
Sacraments and God’s Grace is the fifth-semester course (first semester in year 3) in the new high school series Live Jesus in Our Hearts.
Morality and God’s Love studies Christian morality, starting with its biblical foundations. Drawing on texts from both Old and New Testaments, it shows that Christian morality is rooted in the sacredness of the human person and Christ’s Law of Love. Inspired by Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, the student book explores the important values that underlie each of the Ten Commandments: faith, reverence, holiness, respect, honesty, integrity, justice, the sacredness of life. To drive these values home, each chapter includes an excerpt from Pope Francis’s teaching on the Ten Commandments and a short case study inviting students to apply these values to their life.
The new Teacher Guides are completely seamless, making the connections between guide and student materials effortless and clear. Abundant activities and online resources make these your best classroom assistant!
The new Teacher Guides are completely seamless, making the connections between guide and student materials effortless and clear. Abundant activities and online resources make these your best classroom assistant!
Teacher guide units align seamlessly with the chapters and units in The Paschal Mystery and the Gospels Student Book, making the connections between teacher guide and student materials effortless and clear. The Teacher Guide’s features will help you quickly and efficiently plan lessons and assess student learning.
To help you in your work with young people, this new Teacher Guide centers on the important understandings and essential questions covered in each
The new Teacher Guides are completely seamless, making the connections between guide and student materials effortless and clear. Abundant activities and online resources make these your best classroom assistant!
The new Teacher Guides are completely seamless, making the connections between guide and student materials effortless and clear. Abundant activities and online resources make these your best classroom assistant!
What people are saying about Live Jesus in Our Hearts
Best books for High School Students
l cannot say enough about depth and content of the Live Jesus in Our Hearts Series. These are the best High School texts available on the market. The content is engaging and challenging for students which is great at the High School level. As a Religion Educator in my 24th year of teaching my journey has and continues to be with Saint Mary's Press as the go to for our curriculum
Review by Joshua Powers, Oradell, NJ
It is AMAZING!
It is AMAZING! The student texts are easy to read, relatable, and reaches students where they are at. The vocabulary terms are clearly defined and the main concepts from each unit are in line with the Bishop's objectives.
The teacher's manual is OUTSTANDING. Being able to download and manipulate the presentations, quizzes, tests, and worksheets saves teachers an immense amount of time and the activities are fun, academic, and promote faith growth. SMP will always be my number one choice for high school texts. Thank you for allowing me to teach minds and touch young hearts through your materials!
Review by Brittany, Arizona
I find it a great foundation on which to build a theology course. The textbook is attractive and readable, while remaining faithful to the Church and providing a solid theology to students. The use of Scripture connects students to the Christian tradition that is both rich and life-giving.
Review by Roger, MN
We are currently using “Revelation & the OT” for the first time this year. We are thrilled with how approachable it is by such a wide range of levels. It is such a refreshing text. The perspectives offered give students an opportunity engage theologically deep topics in a developmentally appropriate way. Thank you!
Review by Marie, DE
So happy with these texts: My students are engaged, apply the reading to their life, and are able to comprehend the Catholic Faith more easily with the glossary, PowerPoints, Quizlets, and reading questions that follow each chapter. KUDOS!
Review by Gail, AZ
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Jesus Christ and the New Testament
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