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| Your shortlist | Sophia Institute for TeachersA Family of Faith A family catechesis program designed to help parents teach their children the Catholic faith at home. It follows a four-year cycle based on the pillars of the Catechism. | Sophia Institute for TeachersSpirit of Truth First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Print preparation materials for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in grades 2–4. The resource pairs a teacher guide with a student workbook. |
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| Publisher | Sophia Institute for Teachers | Sophia Institute for Teachers |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Sacrament prep |
| Ages | Family / Grades K-8 | Grades 2-4 |
| Format | Print parent guides, student activity books, and parish leader guides | |
| Sessions | Monthly parish meetings with weekly home lessons | 17 weekly sessions |
| Price (as published) | $24.95 / parent guide | Student Workbook $23.99; Catechist Guide $19.99 |
| Spanish edition | yes | yes (Espiritu de la Verdad) |
| Leader guide | The parish leader guide provides outlines for monthly parent meetings, while the parent guide equips parents to lead weekly lessons at home. | Catechist Guide provides 17 step-by-step weekly sessions with sacred art reflections, hands-on activities, plus free digital access to tests, quizzes, handouts, and slides with 10+ student books. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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