The Old Testament, the Trinity, and the Mission of Christ covers chapters 1 through 18 of The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition, with the addition of two life issues chapters found only in this guide. New! - A straightforward approach with three easy-to-use Catechist guides that each cover a portion of the material in The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition New! - To make planning easier, each lesson includes an opening prayer, a Study It! component, a Live It! activity, and closing prayer, and two handouts New! - Each guide includes two life-issues chapters that dive into real-life situations that young people face everyday Also accompanying the handbook are these two guides: The New Testament, the Church, and the Sacraments, covering chapters 19 through 36 in the handbook, with two life issues chapters found only in this guide Christian Morality and Prayer, covering chapters 37 through 50 in the handbook, with six life issues chapters found only in this guide PLUS! Addional online resources for both the parish director and the catechist: program planning tools parent resources catechist training resources chapter quizzes additional activities tip sheets, and more