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| Your shortlist | FraternusFraternus A Catholic brotherhood and mentoring program for boys. It uses a structured curriculum based on the virtues to help men mentor young men into virtuous Catholic adulthood. | YDisciple (Augustine Institute)YDisciple (subscription) A library of video and digital studies for middle and high school ministry. Each study includes a leader guide, participant journals, and parent sheets, with adult leader training available through the subscription. |
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| Publisher | Fraternus | YDisciple (Augustine Institute) |
| Category | Youth ministry | Youth ministry |
| Ages | Middle School / High School Boys | Middle and high school |
| Format | Parish chapter model with leader manuals and weekly curriculum | video + digital |
| Sessions | Weekly chapter meetings throughout the school year | library of studies |
| Price (as published) | $120/yr annual member dues (includes Daily Sword&Spade and weekly content); parish chapter charter by application | Single studies from $49; YD Premium $595/yr; YD Pro $2,450/yr |
| Spanish edition | no | yes (Spanish content in Premium) |
| Leader guide | Provides comprehensive captain and commander manuals with weekly discussion guides, game plans, and mentoring strategies. | Each study: leader guide, participant journals, parent sheets; adult leader training in subscription. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-13 |
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