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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. | RCL BenzigerEucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise A primary-grade First Eucharist preparation program from RCL Benziger that connects Sacred Scripture with real-life stories, family involvement, and a four-part Little Catechism doctrinal review. |
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| Publisher | Saint Mary's Press | RCL Benziger |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Sacrament prep |
| Ages | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) |
| Format | print child books, catechist guides, home guides, director manual, and program music | print student book, catechist guide with reproducible masters, and music CD |
| Sessions | 8 Reconciliation sessions and 10 Eucharist sessions | 8 lessons (8 pages per lesson) |
| Price (as published) | Catechist Guide $27.50; Home Guide $10.95 | Student Book $17.50; Catechist Guide $35.00; Music CD $28.50 |
| Spanish edition | no | yes (Eucaristia: Damos gracias y alabanza 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. | Dedicated Catechist Guide (RCLB-601687) provides doctrinal background, reflection questions, lesson plans, optional activities, and reproducible blackline masters for each of the 8 lessons. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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