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| Your shortlist | Catholic Book Publishing CorpSt. Joseph Baltimore Catechism The Official Revised New Saint Joseph Edition of the Baltimore Catechism from Catholic Book Publishing Corp, presenting classic question-and-answer Catholic doctrine with Scripture readings, explanatory notes, traditional illustrations, and end-of-lesson quizzes for homeschool and parish catechesis. | Catholic Textbook ProjectCatholic Textbook Project A narrative-driven Catholic history curriculum for grades 5 through 12 used by Catholic homeschool families, co-ops, and schools, presenting world and American history through a Catholic civilizational lens with workbooks and teacher manuals. |
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| Publisher | Catholic Book Publishing Corp | Catholic Textbook Project |
| Category | Homeschool religion | Homeschool religion |
| Ages | Grades 1-8 (First Communion Catechism and Nos. 1 and 2) | Grades 5-12 (homeschool families, co-ops, and Catholic schools) |
| Format | print catechism workbooks with lesson quizzes and companion answer keys | hardcover textbooks, eBooks, print student workbooks, teacher's manuals, and digital resource portal |
| Sessions | 37 lessons in 3 units (No. 1, Grades 3-5) and 38 lessons (No. 2, Grades 6-8) | Full school-year courses across 6 multi-chapter grade-level volumes |
| Price (as published) | No. 1 Book $7.15 (retail $7.95); No. 2 Book $7.99 (retail $8.50); First Communion Catechism $5.35 | Hardcover Textbook $78.00 per volume |
| Spanish edition | partial (El Nuevo San Jose Catecismo de Primera Comunion available) | no |
| Leader guide | Each lesson includes parent/catechist explanatory sections, discussion questions, and written quizzes, supported by a companion Baltimore Catechism Answer Key booklet and homeschool lesson plans. | Provides dedicated Teacher's Manuals with chapter outlines, timelines, key terms, quizzes, PDF test booklets, and answer keys, plus an online Educator Resources Portal containing chapter pacing guides, maps, primary sources, and audio/video enrichment. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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