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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. | RCL BenzigerBe My Disciples Comprehensive PreK-8 parish and school religious education curriculum centered on discipleship and liturgy. |
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| Publisher | Ignatius Press | RCL Benziger |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Grades 1-8 | Children (grades 1-8) |
| Format | print + digital | |
| Sessions | 25-week parish manual | 24 chapters per grade |
| 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) | Student Book $22.50, Catechist Guide $36.00 |
| 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. | Three-step catechist process with background theology, pacing options, and assessments. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-14 |
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