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| Your shortlist | Loyola PressConfirmed in the Spirit A Confirmation program for middle and high school students, combining print resources with digital books and video. Planning tools, session outlines, retreat materials, and mystagogy resources support parish leaders. | 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 | Loyola Press | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Middle/high school | Middle school and high school |
| Format | print + digital (eBooks, streaming video) | print handbooks, catechist guide, director manual, sponsor booklet |
| Sessions | 8 sessions (+ optional; Archdiocese of Louisville chart lists 8(16)) | 8 to 10 sessions (Middle School and High School tracks) |
| Price (as published) | Director Guide $23.75; Young People's Book $17.75; DVD $47.75 | Candidate Handbook $18.95 |
| Spanish edition | yes (bilingual English/Spanish) | partial (Spanish Sponsor Booklet available) |
| Leader guide | Director Guide gives planning tools, session outlines and reproducibles; Louisville chart notes it includes retreat and mystagogy resources. Separate Catechist Guide and Videos set. | 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 | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-15 |
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