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| Your shortlist | Pflaum PublishingGifted with the Spirit (Junior High) An eight-lesson Confirmation program in a reader-style print format for junior high students. Catechist guides provide lesson outlines, video links, and reproducible handouts for parents and sponsors. | OSV CurriculumCall to Celebrate: Confirmation A Confirmation workbook for middle and high school students, paired with DVD or online materials. Its SourceBook includes supplements for parents, sponsors, and the parish community. |
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| Publisher | Pflaum Publishing | OSV Curriculum |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Junior high | Middle/high school |
| Format | print (reader-style) | print + DVD/online |
| Sessions | 8 lessons | 8 sessions (Younger and Older Adolescent editions) |
| Price (as published) | Candidate Book $12.45; Teaching Guide $26.95; Sponsor/Parent Guide $7.96 ($9.95 retail) via Communication Center; Candidate Lessons $14.45 and Catechist Guide $27.95 on Bayard Faith Resources | Candidate Book $9.95 ($7.56 for 10+, $7.16 for 25+, $6.36 for 75+, $5.75 for 150+); Source Book (Leader Guide) $41.99 via Communication Center |
| Spanish edition | yes (Spanish Junior High Edition: Candidate Book $12.45/$14.45 and Catechist Guide $26.95/$27.95 available in Spanish) | yes (bilingual text) |
| Leader guide | Publisher page lists Junior and Senior High editions with Catechist Guides and lesson video links. Louisville chart (2018 ed.): catechist guide adds outlines and reproducible handouts for parents/sponsors; text is introductory rather than in-depth. Price not shown. | OSV's program site offers DRE/leader resources (scope & sequence, components, tips to involve the parish, adult Confirmation), catechist session planners for both editions, activity masters, and parent, sponsor and retreat handouts. A Sponsor and Mentor Handbook and Confirmation Source Book support parish leaders. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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