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| Your shortlist | Loyola PressGod's Gift: Confirmation A parish Confirmation preparation curriculum from Loyola Press designed for dioceses celebrating Confirmation in the Restored Order (primary grades), featuring English and bilingual child books, catechist guides, and family guides. | 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 | Loyola Press | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | Primary grades (Restored Order Confirmation) | High school (senior high Confirmation candidates) |
| Format | print child's books, catechist guides, director guide, and bilingual editions | print candidate handbook, catechist's guide, coordinator's manual, sponsor's guide |
| Sessions | 6 to 8 chapters per sacramental preparation level | 9 sessions (90 minutes each, plus optional retreat) |
| Price (as published) | Child's Book $9.50; Catechist Guide $11.25; Director Guide $51.00 | Sponsor's Guide $12.50; Catechist's Guide $25.00; Coordinator's Manual $30.25 |
| Spanish edition | yes | no |
| Leader guide | Includes a dedicated God's Gift Primary Confirmation Catechist Guide ($11.25 in English or Bilingual) and a comprehensive Director Guide ($51.00) with session plans, parent meeting outlines, and reproducible parish resources. | 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 |
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