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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. | OSV CurriculumAlive in Christ (Parish, Grades 1-6) A parish religious education curriculum for grades 1–6, combining print and online materials. The Catechist Edition includes background reading, timed lesson plans, and reproducible resources. |
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| Publisher | Ignatius Press | OSV Curriculum |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Grades 1-8 | Grades 1-6 |
| Format | print + online | |
| Sessions | 25-week parish manual | unknown |
| 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) | Parish Student Book $25.75 on orderosv.com ($21.99 with eBook via Communication Center); Catechist Edition $82.99 on orderosv.com |
| Spanish edition | yes (Spanish student text $11.95 and activity book) | yes (Fully bilingual edition with English and Spanish on facing pages, plus Spanish family/activity resources) |
| 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. | Catechist Edition has background pages, timed lesson plan, wraparound step-by-step lesson plans, reproducibles. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-15 |
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