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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 PressThe Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Confirmation A comprehensive youth catechism and Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press organized around the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer) with dedicated parish catechist guides. |
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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 student handbook, catechist guide, teacher guide, and free online resources |
| Sessions | 9 sessions (90 minutes each, plus optional retreat) | 37 chapters across 1 introductory unit and 6 thematic units |
| Price (as published) | Sponsor's Guide $12.50; Catechist's Guide $25.00; Coordinator's Manual $30.25 | Student Book $31.95; Catechist Guide $32.95 |
| Spanish edition | no | no |
| 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. | Dedicated Parish Edition Catechist Guide (STMR-212625) and Teaching Activities Manual provide structured group session plans, assessments, presentations, and activity options. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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