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| Your shortlist | Saint Mary's PressCelebrate and Remember: Reconciliation and Eucharist A primary-grade sacramental preparation series from Saint Mary's Press that prepares children for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion through liturgical catechesis, Scripture stories, doctrinal instruction, and family participation. | OSVAllelu! An early childhood Catholic religious education curriculum from Our Sunday Visitor for ages 3 through Kindergarten, using multisensory active learning, ritual experiences, music, and take-home family placemat activity sheets. |
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| Publisher | Saint Mary's Press | OSV |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) | Early Childhood (Ages 3-4, Ages 4-5, and Kindergarten) |
| Format | print child books, catechist guides, home guides, director manual, and program music | print child/family activity sheets, teacher/catechist guides, parent magazines, music CDs, and digital resources |
| Sessions | 8 Reconciliation sessions and 10 Eucharist sessions | 28 weekly lessons per age level (with 5-day school option) |
| Price (as published) | Catechist Guide $27.50; Home Guide $10.95 | Child/Family Activity Sheets $19.49; Teacher/Catechist Guide $53.25; Introductory Kit $104.49 |
| Spanish edition | no | yes (Allelu! Preschool-K Spanish / Bilingual edition available) |
| Leader guide | Includes dedicated Catechist Guides (STMR-820668), Home Guides for parents, and a Program Director Manual supporting parish sacramental preparation sessions. | Revised Teacher/Catechist Guides ($53.25) provide step-by-step lesson plans for both weekly parish sessions and 5-day Catholic preschool/kindergarten classrooms, plus online DRE and catechist resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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