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| Your shortlist | 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. | RCL BenzigerBlest Are We: Faith in Action Parish and Catholic school religion curriculum structured around the four pillars of the Catechism. |
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| Publisher | Augustine Institute / Ignatius Press | RCL Benziger |
| Category | Religious ed curriculum | Religious ed curriculum |
| Ages | Grades K-8 | Children (grades K-8) |
| Format | Print textbooks, digital portal, and teacher manuals | print + digital |
| Sessions | Full academic year | 20 chapters per grade |
| Price (as published) | $22.95 / student book | Student Book $21.95, Catechist Guide $34.95 |
| Spanish edition | yes | yes |
| Leader guide | Teacher manuals provide detailed lesson plans, theological background, and digital resources to support both school teachers and parish catechists. | Catechist guide includes liturgical year integration, family activities, and review tests. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-14 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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