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| Your shortlist | Midwest Theological ForumDidache Parish Series: Confirmation A parish Confirmation preparation text and presenter program from Midwest Theological Forum that guides junior high and high school candidates through prayer, discernment, doctrinal instruction, and exercises with parents and sponsors. | OSV CurriculumCall to Celebrate: Confirmation A Confirmation workbook for middle and high school students, paired with DVD or online materials. Its SourceBook includes supplements for parents, sponsors, and the parish community. |
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| Publisher | Midwest Theological Forum | OSV Curriculum |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Grades 7-9 (Junior High and early High School) | Middle/high school |
| Format | print candidate book and presenter guide | print + DVD/online |
| Sessions | Multi-chapter sacramental preparation course | 8 sessions (Younger and Older Adolescent editions) |
| Price (as published) | Candidate Book $28.95; Presenter's Guide $28.95 | Candidate Book $9.95 ($7.56 for 10+, $7.16 for 25+, $6.36 for 75+, $5.75 for 150+); Source Book (Leader Guide) $41.99 via Communication Center |
| Spanish edition | yes (La Didaje: El Sacramento de la Confirmacion available) | yes (bilingual text) |
| Leader guide | Dedicated Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter's Guide (MWTF-31963) provides lesson plans, doctrinal background, and discussion prompts for catechists, parents, and sponsors. | OSV's program site offers DRE/leader resources (scope & sequence, components, tips to involve the parish, adult Confirmation), catechist session planners for both editions, activity masters, and parent, sponsor and retreat handouts. A Sponsor and Mentor Handbook and Confirmation Source Book support parish leaders. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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