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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. | Saint Mary's PressDiscover! Finding Faith in Life A Bible-based print curriculum for kindergarten through sixth grade. Each grade includes 20 chapters and eight lessons focused on the liturgical seasons. |
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| Publisher | Saint Mary's Press | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) | Grades K-6 |
| Format | print child books, catechist guides, home guides, director manual, and program music | print (Bible-based) |
| Sessions | 8 Reconciliation sessions and 10 Eucharist sessions | 20 chapters + 8 liturgical lessons per grade |
| Price (as published) | Catechist Guide $27.50; Home Guide $10.95 | Student Kit (Child Activity Books, Backpack, and Folder, Grades 1-5 Parish Edition) $18.95; Catechist Guide $42.95 on smp.org and Communication Center (Catholic Children's Bible sold separately) |
| Spanish edition | no | partial (Family pages for each chapter in K-5 available in both English and Spanish) |
| Leader guide | Includes dedicated Catechist Guides (STMR-820668), Home Guides for parents, and a Program Director Manual supporting parish sacramental preparation sessions. | Publisher lists an Online Director's Manual; each grade has 20 chapters plus 8 liturgical-season lessons. (Customer review quotes from the Director's Manual page could not be re-verified: that page now returns 404.) |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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