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| Your shortlist | RCL BenzigerFilled with the Holy Spirit A liturgical and doctrinal Confirmation preparation program from RCL Benziger for younger and older adolescents, exploring the seven elements of the Confirmation ritual, Sacred Scripture, and Catholic doctrine. | Saint Mary's PressConfirmed in a Faithful Community A four-to-six-month parish Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press modeled on the catechumenal stages of the OCIA, guiding senior high candidates through nine 90-minute sessions, prayer services, and a retreat. |
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| Publisher | RCL Benziger | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Grades 7-12 (Younger and Older Adolescents) | High school (senior high Confirmation candidates) |
| Format | print candidate book, catechist guide, sponsor guide, director manual | print candidate handbook, catechist's guide, coordinator's manual, sponsor's guide |
| Sessions | 7 ritual-based units with structured session plans | 9 sessions (90 minutes each, plus optional retreat) |
| Price (as published) | Candidate Book $17.50; Catechist Guide $35.00; Sponsor Guide $17.50; Director Manual $70.00 | Sponsor's Guide $12.50; Catechist's Guide $25.00; Coordinator's Manual $30.25 |
| Spanish edition | yes (Confirmacion: Llenos del Espiritu Santo bilingual edition available) | no |
| Leader guide | Includes a Catechist Guide with objectives and teaching processes for younger and older adolescents, a Sponsor and Parent Handbook, and a Program Director Manual with reproducible blackline masters. | Features both a Catechist's Guide ($25.00) with nine complete lesson plans, materials checklists, doctrinal background, and prayer services, and a Coordinator's Manual ($30.25) with parent/sponsor orientation outlines and retreat plans. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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