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| Your shortlist | ECYD / Mission NetworkConquest Boys Youth Ministry Parish leadership and virtue club for Catholic boys structured around spiritual formation and team athletic service. | FraternusFraternus A Catholic brotherhood and mentoring program for boys. It uses a structured curriculum based on the virtues to help men mentor young men into virtuous Catholic adulthood. |
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| Publisher | ECYD / Mission Network | Fraternus |
| Category | Youth ministry | Youth ministry |
| Ages | Boys (grades 5-12) | Middle School / High School Boys |
| Format | curriculum manual + digital portal | Parish chapter model with leader manuals and weekly curriculum |
| Sessions | 30 weekly meetings + camps | Weekly chapter meetings throughout the school year |
| Price (as published) | Curriculum Book Set $25.95, Adult Leader Book $17.99 | $120/yr annual member dues (includes Daily Sword&Spade and weekly content); parish chapter charter by application |
| Spanish edition | yes | no |
| Leader guide | Leader coach handbook provides virtue challenges, team talks, and prayer guidelines. | Provides comprehensive captain and commander manuals with weekly discussion guides, game plans, and mentoring strategies. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-15 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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