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| Your shortlist | OSV CurriculumAlive in Christ (Parish, Grades 1-6) A parish religious education curriculum for grades 1–6, combining print and online materials. The Catechist Edition includes background reading, timed lesson plans, and reproducible resources. | 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. |
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| Publisher | OSV Curriculum | Sophia Institute for Teachers |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Grades 1-6 | Family / Grades K-8 |
| Format | print + online | Print parent guides, student activity books, and parish leader guides |
| Sessions | unknown | Monthly parish meetings with weekly home lessons |
| Price (as published) | Parish Student Book $25.75 on orderosv.com ($21.99 with eBook via Communication Center); Catechist Edition $82.99 on orderosv.com | $24.95 / parent guide |
| Spanish edition | yes (Fully bilingual edition with English and Spanish on facing pages, plus Spanish family/activity resources) | yes |
| Leader guide | Catechist Edition has background pages, timed lesson plan, wraparound step-by-step lesson plans, reproducibles. | The parish leader guide provides outlines for monthly parent meetings, while the parent guide equips parents to lead weekly lessons at home. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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