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Comparison of REVEALED: K-8 Theology of the Body Curriculum, Word of Life
Your shortlistRuah Woods PressREVEALED: K-8 Theology of the Body Curriculum

A K-8 Theology of the Body curriculum using children's literature, Scripture, discussion, and reflection, with middle-school materials formerly called ROOTED. The publisher's high-school series, Called to Be More, is sold separately.

Augustine Institute / Ignatius PressWord of Life

A comprehensive K-8 religious education curriculum that integrates salvation history, Christian anthropology, and heroic virtue to form students in the Catholic faith.

PublisherRuah Woods PressAugustine Institute / Ignatius Press
CategoryReligious ed curriculumReligious ed curriculum
AgesGrades K-8Grades K-8
Formatprint teacher kits (with literature books), teacher's guides, and student activity/commonplace booksPrint textbooks, digital portal, and teacher manuals
SessionsK-5: 9 lessons per grade, about 45 minutes each; Grades 6-8: 6 units per grade in a three-year sequenceFull academic year
Price (as published)Student Activity or Commonplace Book $12.00; Grades 6-8 Teacher's Guide $45.00; K-5 Classroom Kit $119.00$22.95 / student book
Spanish editionpartial (REVELADO bilingual Spanish/English teacher guides and student activity books for K-5; Grades 6-8 not confirmed)yes
Leader guideK-5 kits include a scripted teacher's guide, companion storybooks, and one student activity book. Grades 6-8 use separate teacher's guides and student commonplace books with Scripture, discussion, activities, and reflection.Teacher manuals provide detailed lesson plans, theological background, and digital resources to support both school teachers and parish catechists.
Last updated2026-10-152026-10-15
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