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| Your shortlist | Ignatius PressFaith and Life Series A print religious education series for grades 1–8. The parish catechist manual provides a 25-week plan with step-by-step lessons for weekly sessions of about one to one and a half hours. | Sophia Institute for TeachersA Family of Faith A family catechesis program designed to help parents teach their children the Catholic faith at home. It follows a four-year cycle based on the pillars of the Catechism. |
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| Publisher | Ignatius Press | Sophia Institute for Teachers |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Grades 1-8 | Family / Grades K-8 |
| Format | Print parent guides, student activity books, and parish leader guides | |
| Sessions | 25-week parish manual | Monthly parish meetings with weekly home lessons |
| Price (as published) | Student book $13.95-$16.95; Activity book $9.95; Parish Catechist Manual $39.95; Teacher's Manual $49.95 per grade (Ignatius price list) | $24.95 / parent guide |
| Spanish edition | yes (Spanish student text $11.95 and activity book) | yes |
| Leader guide | New Parish Catechist Manual: one 1-1.5 hour session per week, 25-week curriculum, for new and experienced catechists; teacher manuals have step-by-step lessons. | The parish leader guide provides outlines for monthly parent meetings, while the parent guide equips parents to lead weekly lessons at home. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-15 |
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