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| Your shortlist | Life TeenPurpose (Life Teen Confirmation) A 24-session Confirmation program for high school students. Digital leader guides in the Life Teen app are accompanied by materials for teens, parents, and sponsors. | Saint Mary's PressCalled to Mercy A hybrid Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press combining ten interactive online modules with ten gathered parish community sessions, a full-day retreat, sponsor accompaniment, and a post-Confirmation service session. |
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| Publisher | Life Teen | Saint Mary's Press |
| Category | Confirmation | Confirmation |
| Ages | High school | High school and middle school Confirmation candidates |
| Format | digital + print | hybrid (10 online eLearning modules + 10 gathered parish sessions + print/digital leader guides) |
| Sessions | 24 sessions | 10 online modules + 10 gathered sessions + retreat + post-Confirmation session |
| Price (as published) | $299 initial year; $199 annual renewal | $25.95 per participant seat |
| Spanish edition | yes (Spanish curriculum included with Purpose subscription alongside large group, small group, and 8th grade tracks) | no |
| Leader guide | All leader guide content is delivered digitally in the Life Teen app; includes materials for teens, parents and sponsors 'to ease administrative tasks.' Prep time not stated. | Includes a print and digital Leader Guide providing step-by-step facilitation instructions for all 10 gathered sessions, the full-day Confirmation retreat, and the post-Confirmation session, plus an online Program Director Manual and integrated sponsor portal. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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