The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith. This series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.The second volume was developed for those in Grades 3, 4, and 5, with a focus on providing youngsters with a fuller understanding of the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith.Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrinePresents God, Creation, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, Sin, the Life of Grace, the Moral Life, Mary and the Saints, and Union with God in Heaven in an orderly way so that youngsters can easily retain information with greater understandingOffers "Fill in the Blanks" and "Can You Answer These? sections throughout to encourage the retention of informationProvides explanatory texts on such topics as Creation, important events in Jesus' life, miracles of Jesus, and parables of JesusIncludes four Appendices on Essential Prayers, the Holy Bible, the Liturgy, and Christian LivingIllustrated in full color throughoutProvides parents with the opportunity to share God's truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family