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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. | Loyola PressFinding God: Adaptive Edition An inclusive parish and school faith formation curriculum from Loyola Press developed in consultation with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to serve children with autism and special learning needs. |
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| Publisher | Saint Mary's Press | Loyola Press |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) | Grades 1-8 (children with autism and diverse learning needs) |
| Format | print child books, catechist guides, home guides, director manual, and program music | print catechist guides, flip books, visual manipulatives, activity cards, and digital resources |
| Sessions | 8 Reconciliation sessions and 10 Eucharist sessions | 25 adaptable lessons across liturgical and doctrinal units |
| Price (as published) | Catechist Guide $27.50; Home Guide $10.95 | Adaptive Finding God Kit $566.50 |
| Spanish edition | no | partial (bilingual family and visual support resources available) |
| Leader guide | Includes dedicated Catechist Guides (STMR-820668), Home Guides for parents, and a Program Director Manual supporting parish sacramental preparation sessions. | The Adaptive Finding God Kit ($566.50) equips catechists, special-education teachers, and parents with specialized Catechist Guides, visual flip books, tactile manipulatives, and lesson adaptations tailored to sensory and cognitive needs. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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