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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. | Midwest Theological ForumDidache Parish Series: Confirmation A parish Confirmation preparation text and presenter program from Midwest Theological Forum that guides junior high and high school candidates through prayer, discernment, doctrinal instruction, and exercises with parents and sponsors. |
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| Publisher | Pflaum Publishing | Midwest Theological Forum |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Junior high | Grades 7-9 (Junior High and early High School) |
| Format | print (reader-style) | print candidate book and presenter guide |
| Sessions | 8 lessons | Multi-chapter sacramental preparation course |
| 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 $28.95; Presenter's Guide $28.95 |
| Spanish edition | yes (Spanish Junior High Edition: Candidate Book $12.45/$14.45 and Catechist Guide $26.95/$27.95 available in Spanish) | yes (La Didaje: El Sacramento de la Confirmacion available) |
| 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. | Dedicated Sacrament of Confirmation Presenter's Guide (MWTF-31963) provides lesson plans, doctrinal background, and discussion prompts for catechists, parents, and sponsors. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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