"YOU MATTER" Activity Book
For Grade 4 through 8

This activity book was created by the Archdiocese of Atlanta for children in fourth through eighth grade. The intent to this book is to teach children that although God is a loving, listening, caring presence in their daily lives, He also listens and speaks to them through special adults whom He sends to children because He loves them. Children should feel secure and safe in sharing information about problems or people that worry them with a trusted grown-up.

We encourage parents or guardians to review this material with their children

Optional Supplemental Material for Grades 7 & 8

Each parent or guardian of youth in grades 7 and 8 should review the Safe Environment Material for Teens, including the printed materials and the "You Matter" Safe Environment Training Video for Teens, and decide if they should supplement the activity book with this additional material.