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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. | Loyola PressChrist Our Life: New Evangelization Edition Theologically rigorous parish and Catholic school curriculum focusing on doctrine, scripture, and morality. |
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| Publisher | OSV Curriculum | Loyola Press |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Children (grades 2-3) | Children (grades 1-8) |
| Format | print + digital | print + digital |
| Sessions | 7-8 lessons per sacrament | 25 chapters per grade |
| Price (as published) | Student Book $18.95, Catechist Edition $29.95 | Student Book $24.00, Catechist Guide $39.50 |
| Spanish edition | yes | no |
| Leader guide | Wraparound catechist edition provides theology notes, music suggestions, and parent handouts. | Catechist guide features detailed pedagogical instructions, liturgical projects, and assessment rubrics. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
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