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| Your shortlist | Midwest Theological ForumDidache Parish Series An 8-volume high school parish religious education curriculum from Midwest Theological Forum, adapted from the Didache Semester Series in accordance with the USCCB Curriculum Framework for Parish and Youth Ministry Programs. | Ruah Woods PressRooted: K-12 Theology of the Body Curriculum A USCCB-approved K-8 and high school Theology of the Body supplemental curriculum (REVEALED K-5 and ROOTED/REVEALED Grades 6-8) from Ruah Woods Institute using classic storybooks, sacred art, and Christian anthropology lessons. |
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| Publisher | Midwest Theological Forum | Ruah Woods Press |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | High School (Grades 9-12) | Grades K-8 (with high school modules) |
| Format | print student books and presenter guides (8 volumes) | print teacher kits (with literature books), teacher's guides, and student activity/commonplace books |
| Sessions | 8 semester-length volumes divided into weekly parish lessons | 9 lessons per grade level (2-part lessons in K-5; monthly/unit modules in Grades 6-8) |
| Price (as published) | Student Book $17.95 per volume; Presenter's Guide $20.95 per volume | Student Activity or Commonplace Book $12.00; Grades 6-8 Teacher's Guide $45.00; K-5 Classroom Kit $119.00 |
| Spanish edition | yes (La Didaje Spanish Parish Series available) | yes |
| Leader guide | Each of the 8 volumes has a dedicated Presenter's Guide ($20.95) with weekly lesson plans, focus questions, YouCat cross-references, and teaching notes. | Provides grade-specific K-5 Teacher Kits ($119.00 each, including Teacher's Guide and companion storybooks) and Levels I-III (Grades 6-8) Teacher's Guides ($45.00 each) with scripted pedagogy, guided storybook questions, and parent resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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