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| Your shortlist | RCL BenzigerEucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise A primary-grade First Eucharist preparation program from RCL Benziger that connects Sacred Scripture with real-life stories, family involvement, and a four-part Little Catechism doctrinal review. | OSVAllelu! An early childhood Catholic religious education curriculum from Our Sunday Visitor for ages 3 through Kindergarten, using multisensory active learning, ritual experiences, music, and take-home family placemat activity sheets. |
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| Publisher | RCL Benziger | OSV |
| Category | Sacrament prep | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) | Early Childhood (Ages 3-4, Ages 4-5, and Kindergarten) |
| Format | print student book, catechist guide with reproducible masters, and music CD | print child/family activity sheets, teacher/catechist guides, parent magazines, music CDs, and digital resources |
| Sessions | 8 lessons (8 pages per lesson) | 28 weekly lessons per age level (with 5-day school option) |
| Price (as published) | Student Book $17.50; Catechist Guide $35.00; Music CD $28.50 | Child/Family Activity Sheets $19.49; Teacher/Catechist Guide $53.25; Introductory Kit $104.49 |
| Spanish edition | yes (Eucaristia: Damos gracias y alabanza bilingual edition available) | yes (Allelu! Preschool-K Spanish / Bilingual edition available) |
| Leader guide | Dedicated Catechist Guide (RCLB-601687) provides doctrinal background, reflection questions, lesson plans, optional activities, and reproducible blackline masters for each of the 8 lessons. | Revised Teacher/Catechist Guides ($53.25) provide step-by-step lesson plans for both weekly parish sessions and 5-day Catholic preschool/kindergarten classrooms, plus online DRE and catechist resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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