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| Your shortlist | Saint Mary's PressConfirmed in a Faithful Community A four-to-six-month parish Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press modeled on the catechumenal stages of the OCIA, guiding senior high candidates through nine 90-minute sessions, prayer services, and a retreat. | Saint Mary's PressAnointed in the Spirit A liturgical Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press for middle school and high school parishes, exploring the symbols, rites, and gifts of the Holy Spirit. |
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| Publisher | Saint Mary's Press | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | High school (senior high Confirmation candidates) | Middle school and high school |
| Format | print candidate handbook, catechist's guide, coordinator's manual, sponsor's guide | print handbooks, catechist guide, director manual, sponsor booklet |
| Sessions | 9 sessions (90 minutes each, plus optional retreat) | 8 to 10 sessions (Middle School and High School tracks) |
| Price (as published) | Sponsor's Guide $12.50; Catechist's Guide $25.00; Coordinator's Manual $30.25 | Candidate Handbook $18.95 |
| Spanish edition | no | partial (Spanish Sponsor Booklet available) |
| Leader guide | Features both a Catechist's Guide ($25.00) with nine complete lesson plans, materials checklists, doctrinal background, and prayer services, and a Coordinator's Manual ($30.25) with parent/sponsor orientation outlines and retreat plans. | Includes separate Catechist Guide, Program Director Manual, and bilingual Sponsor Booklet (Ungidos con el Espiritu Cuadernillo para padrinos) with session plans and liturgical preparation. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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