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| Your shortlist | OSV CurriculumEncounter with Christ: Eucharist and Reconciliation Theologically rooted sacrament preparation with illustrated student books and family home guides. | RCL BenzigerBlest Are We: Faith in Action Parish and Catholic school religion curriculum structured around the four pillars of the Catechism. |
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| Publisher | OSV Curriculum | RCL Benziger |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Children (grades 2-3) | Children (grades K-8) |
| Format | print + digital | print + digital |
| Sessions | 7-8 lessons per sacrament | 20 chapters per grade |
| Price (as published) | Student Book $18.95, Catechist Edition $29.95 | Student Book $21.95, Catechist Guide $34.95 |
| Spanish edition | yes | yes |
| Leader guide | Wraparound catechist edition provides theology notes, music suggestions, and parent handouts. | Catechist guide includes liturgical year integration, family activities, and review tests. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
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