Student books now have Family Life Connection pages. With Be My Disciples, 2nd Edition, families and students can deepen their understanding of Catholic values and virtues in their everyday living and for discussing difficult issues. Essential Catholic teaching are related to real-life experiences. Students and families can practice strategies for effective communication, maintaining a safe environment, and building healthy relationships. Lessons in popular devotions have been added to each unit to help children celebrate the ways people of different cultures express our Catholic faith. Each two-page lesson includes a description of the devotion and activities for children to learn the ways people around the world show their love for God, Mary, the saints, and the Church. Scripture references have been updated to feature the NABRE, as well as the current ritual texts for sacraments.