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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 PressCalled to Mercy A hybrid Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press combining ten interactive online modules with ten gathered parish community sessions, a full-day retreat, sponsor accompaniment, and a post-Confirmation service session. |
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| Publisher | Loyola Press | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Middle/high school | High school and middle school Confirmation candidates |
| Format | print + digital (eBooks, streaming video) | hybrid (10 online eLearning modules + 10 gathered parish sessions + print/digital leader guides) |
| Sessions | 8 sessions (+ optional; Archdiocese of Louisville chart lists 8(16)) | 10 online modules + 10 gathered sessions + retreat + post-Confirmation session |
| Price (as published) | Director Guide $23.75; Young People's Book $17.75; DVD $47.75 | $25.95 per participant seat |
| Spanish edition | yes (bilingual English/Spanish) | no |
| 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 a print and digital Leader Guide providing step-by-step facilitation instructions for all 10 gathered sessions, the full-day Confirmation retreat, and the post-Confirmation session, plus an online Program Director Manual and integrated sponsor portal. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-15 |
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