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Catholic Confirmation programs compared: sessions, format, Spanish editions, prices as published, and what the leader guide includes.
21 programs · Last updated 2026-10-15Showing 21 of 21 programs
Publisher overviewSaint Mary's Press
A liturgical Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press for middle school and high school parishes, exploring the symbols, rites, and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Candidate Handbook $18.95
Sadlier
A six-lesson print workbook for Confirmation preparation in grades 7–10. Sessions incorporate saints, prayer with sacred images through Visio Divina, and music for prayer.
Candidate Book (Junior High, Ages 12-15) $17.00 school/parish ($22.67 retail); Restored Order Student Book $7.71 ($10.28 retail); Catechist Guide $26.99 ($35.99 retail) via Communication Center
OSV Curriculum
A Confirmation workbook for middle and high school students, paired with DVD or online materials. Its SourceBook includes supplements for parents, sponsors, and the parish community.
Candidate Book $9.95 ($7.56 for 10+, $7.16 for 25+, $6.36 for 75+, $5.75 for 150+); Source Book (Leader Guide) $41.99 via Communication Center
Saint Mary's Press
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.
$25.95 per participant seat
Ascension
A video-led Confirmation program for teens, with 24 sessions and print and digital materials. The starter pack includes guides for leaders and directors, plus online leader access.
Student Pack $29.95; Starter Pack $149.95
Sadlier
Comprehensive confirmation preparation series focused on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and Christian mission.
Candidate Book $18.50, Catechist Guide $28.00
Saint Mary's Press
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.
Sponsor's Guide $12.50; Catechist's Guide $25.00; Coordinator's Manual $30.25
Loyola Press
A Confirmation program for middle and high school students, combining print resources with digital books and video. Planning tools, session outlines, retreat materials, and mystagogy resources support parish leaders.
Director Guide $23.75; Young People's Book $17.75; DVD $47.75
Dynamic Catholic
A teen Confirmation program built around 72 short films and accompanying print and digital resources. A leader guide and free online training support catechists and parish teams.
Free Program Pack (just pay shipping); individual Workbook $7.95 (US shipping by weight/quantity; Canadian shipping $12.95 each for 1-5, $8.95 each for 6+)
Midwest Theological Forum
A parish Confirmation preparation text and presenter program from Midwest Theological Forum that guides junior high and high school candidates through prayer, discernment, doctrinal instruction, and exercises with parents and sponsors.
Candidate Book $28.95; Presenter's Guide $28.95
RCL Benziger
A liturgical and doctrinal Confirmation preparation program from RCL Benziger for younger and older adolescents, exploring the seven elements of the Confirmation ritual, Sacred Scripture, and Catholic doctrine.
Candidate Book $17.50; Catechist Guide $35.00; Sponsor Guide $17.50; Director Manual $70.00
Pflaum Publishing
An eight-lesson Confirmation program in a reader-style print format for junior high students. Catechist guides provide lesson outlines, video links, and reproducible handouts for parents and sponsors.
Candidate Book $12.45; Teaching Guide $26.95; Sponsor/Parent Guide $7.96 ($9.95 retail) via Communication Center; Candidate Lessons $14.45 and Catechist Guide $27.95 on Bayard Faith Resources
Loyola Press
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.
Child's Book $9.50; Catechist Guide $11.25; Director Guide $51.00
YDisciple (Augustine Institute)
A short, discussion-centered study of life with the Holy Spirit for teen small groups. Four video sessions and four Bible studies come with leader materials, participant journal sheets, and parent sheets.
Single studies 'starting at $49'; YD Premium subscription $595/yr
Life Teen
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.
$299 initial year; $199 annual renewal
Sophia Institute for Teachers
A print Confirmation resource for children in grades 2–4 preparing in the restored order. Student materials and a teacher guide are part of Sophia's sacramental preparation line.
Student Workbook $9.99; Teacher's Guide $19.95
Sophia Institute for Teachers
A print-based Confirmation course for grades 5–6 and up, with seven lessons and optional SketchPad videos. The teacher guide includes background readings, games, role-plays, homework, and assessments.
Student Workbook $9.99; Teacher's Guide $19.99 paperback ($19.95 Restored Order); Online Resource Library $49/yr
Ave Maria Press
High school and parish confirmation preparation text grounding candidates in scripture and Catholic moral life.
Candidate Book $13.95, Leader Manual $29.95
Augustine Institute
A Confirmation program for children preparing in the restored order, using print materials and video. Five children's sessions are accompanied by three parent sessions and a teacher guide.
You Are Sent Set $149.00 (English or Bilingual) via Communication Center reseller; publisher quotes on request
Saint Mary's Press
A comprehensive youth catechism and Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press organized around the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer) with dedicated parish catechist guides.
Student Book $31.95; Catechist Guide $32.95
Sophia Institute for Teachers
A Confirmation program developed by the Diocese of Portsmouth that combines deep theological teaching with practical discipleship. It aims to lead candidates into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
$19.95 / student workbook
Listed alphabetically by program name. Sponsorship never changes the order.
| Program | Publisher | Ages | Format | Sessions | Price (as published) | Spanish | Updated | Source |
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| Anointed in the Spirit A liturgical Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press for middle school and high school parishes, exploring the symbols, rites, and gifts of the Holy Spirit. | Saint Mary's Press | Middle school and high school | print handbooks, catechist guide, director manual, sponsor booklet | 8 to 10 sessions (Middle School and High School tracks) | Candidate Handbook $18.95 | partial (Spanish Sponsor Booklet available) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Believe, Celebrate, Live: Confirmation A six-lesson print workbook for Confirmation preparation in grades 7–10. Sessions incorporate saints, prayer with sacred images through Visio Divina, and music for prayer. | Sadlier | Grades 7-10 (Louisville chart) | 6 lesson workbook | Candidate Book (Junior High, Ages 12-15) $17.00 school/parish ($22.67 retail); Restored Order Student Book $7.71 ($10.28 retail); Catechist Guide $26.99 ($35.99 retail) via Communication Center | yes (Bilingual Catechist Guide $26.99 and bilingual edition for ages 7-15 confirmed on Sadlier and Communication Center) | 2026-10-15 | source | |
| Call to Celebrate: Confirmation A Confirmation workbook for middle and high school students, paired with DVD or online materials. Its SourceBook includes supplements for parents, sponsors, and the parish community. | OSV Curriculum | Middle/high school | print + DVD/online | 8 sessions (Younger and Older Adolescent editions) | Candidate Book $9.95 ($7.56 for 10+, $7.16 for 25+, $6.36 for 75+, $5.75 for 150+); Source Book (Leader Guide) $41.99 via Communication Center | yes (bilingual text) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Called 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. | Saint Mary's Press | High school and middle school Confirmation candidates | hybrid (10 online eLearning modules + 10 gathered parish sessions + print/digital leader guides) | 10 online modules + 10 gathered sessions + retreat + post-Confirmation session | $25.95 per participant seat | no | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation A video-led Confirmation program for teens, with 24 sessions and print and digital materials. The starter pack includes guides for leaders and directors, plus online leader access. | Ascension | Teens (middle/high school) | video + print + digital | 24 sessions (videos ~15-20 min each) | Student Pack $29.95; Starter Pack $149.95 | yes | 2026-10-13 | source |
| Confirmation: Inspired by the Spirit Comprehensive confirmation preparation series focused on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and Christian mission. | Sadlier | Teens (grades 7-9) | print + digital | 8 chapters | Candidate Book $18.50, Catechist Guide $28.00 | yes | 2026-10-14 | source |
| Confirmed 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. | Saint Mary's Press | High school (senior high Confirmation candidates) | print candidate handbook, catechist's guide, coordinator's manual, sponsor's guide | 9 sessions (90 minutes each, plus optional retreat) | Sponsor's Guide $12.50; Catechist's Guide $25.00; Coordinator's Manual $30.25 | no | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Confirmed in the Spirit A Confirmation program for middle and high school students, combining print resources with digital books and video. Planning tools, session outlines, retreat materials, and mystagogy resources support parish leaders. | Loyola Press | Middle/high school | print + digital (eBooks, streaming video) | 8 sessions (+ optional; Archdiocese of Louisville chart lists 8(16)) | Director Guide $23.75; Young People's Book $17.75; DVD $47.75 | yes (bilingual English/Spanish) | 2026-10-13 | source |
| Decision Point A teen Confirmation program built around 72 short films and accompanying print and digital resources. A leader guide and free online training support catechists and parish teams. | Dynamic Catholic | Teens | video + print + digital | 72 short films; sessions listed online | Free Program Pack (just pay shipping); individual Workbook $7.95 (US shipping by weight/quantity; Canadian shipping $12.95 each for 1-5, $8.95 each for 6+) | no (English only on Dynamic Catholic store; SKU DPNT-72-WB-ENG lists Language: ENG only) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Didache Parish Series: Confirmation A parish Confirmation preparation text and presenter program from Midwest Theological Forum that guides junior high and high school candidates through prayer, discernment, doctrinal instruction, and exercises with parents and sponsors. | Midwest Theological Forum | Grades 7-9 (Junior High and early High School) | print candidate book and presenter guide | Multi-chapter sacramental preparation course | Candidate Book $28.95; Presenter's Guide $28.95 | yes (La Didaje: El Sacramento de la Confirmacion available) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Filled with the Holy Spirit A liturgical and doctrinal Confirmation preparation program from RCL Benziger for younger and older adolescents, exploring the seven elements of the Confirmation ritual, Sacred Scripture, and Catholic doctrine. | RCL Benziger | Grades 7-12 (Younger and Older Adolescents) | print candidate book, catechist guide, sponsor guide, director manual | 7 ritual-based units with structured session plans | Candidate Book $17.50; Catechist Guide $35.00; Sponsor Guide $17.50; Director Manual $70.00 | yes (Confirmacion: Llenos del Espiritu Santo bilingual edition available) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Gifted with the Spirit (Junior High) An eight-lesson Confirmation program in a reader-style print format for junior high students. Catechist guides provide lesson outlines, video links, and reproducible handouts for parents and sponsors. | Pflaum Publishing | Junior high | print (reader-style) | 8 lessons | Candidate Book $12.45; Teaching Guide $26.95; Sponsor/Parent Guide $7.96 ($9.95 retail) via Communication Center; Candidate Lessons $14.45 and Catechist Guide $27.95 on Bayard Faith Resources | yes (Spanish Junior High Edition: Candidate Book $12.45/$14.45 and Catechist Guide $26.95/$27.95 available in Spanish) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| God'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. | Loyola Press | Primary grades (Restored Order Confirmation) | print child's books, catechist guides, director guide, and bilingual editions | 6 to 8 chapters per sacramental preparation level | Child's Book $9.50; Catechist Guide $11.25; Director Guide $51.00 | yes | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Never Alone: Life with the Holy Spirit A short, discussion-centered study of life with the Holy Spirit for teen small groups. Four video sessions and four Bible studies come with leader materials, participant journal sheets, and parent sheets. | YDisciple (Augustine Institute) | Teens (small groups) | video + discussion | 4 video + 4 Bible study sessions | Single studies 'starting at $49'; YD Premium subscription $595/yr | yes (parent sheets; Spanish content in subscription) | 2026-10-13 | source |
| Purpose (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. | Life Teen | High school | digital + print | 24 sessions | $299 initial year; $199 annual renewal | yes (Spanish curriculum included with Purpose subscription alongside large group, small group, and 8th grade tracks) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Sealed in Fire: Restored Order A print Confirmation resource for children in grades 2–4 preparing in the restored order. Student materials and a teacher guide are part of Sophia's sacramental preparation line. | Sophia Institute for Teachers | Grades 2-4 (restored order) | 7 lessons | Student Workbook $9.99; Teacher's Guide $19.95 | no | 2026-10-15 | source | |
| Sealed in Fire: The Sacrament of Confirmation A print-based Confirmation course for grades 5–6 and up, with seven lessons and optional SketchPad videos. The teacher guide includes background readings, games, role-plays, homework, and assessments. | Sophia Institute for Teachers | Grades 5-6 and up | print (paperback/ebook) + free SketchPad videos | 7 lessons (21 days of activities) | Student Workbook $9.99; Teacher's Guide $19.99 paperback ($19.95 Restored Order); Online Resource Library $49/yr | no (English only on Sophia Sacramental Prep catalog; Spanish Espiritu de la Verdad offered only for First Reconciliation and First Communion) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Send Out Your Spirit High school and parish confirmation preparation text grounding candidates in scripture and Catholic moral life. | Ave Maria Press | Teens (grades 9-12) | print + leader notes | 10 chapters | Candidate Book $13.95, Leader Manual $29.95 | no | 2026-10-14 | source |
| Signs of Grace: You Are Sent (Confirmation, restored order) A Confirmation program for children preparing in the restored order, using print materials and video. Five children's sessions are accompanied by three parent sessions and a teacher guide. | Augustine Institute | Children (restored order, ~grade 2-3) | print + video | 5 sessions + 3 parent sessions (Dr. Brant Pitre) | You Are Sent Set $149.00 (English or Bilingual) via Communication Center reseller; publisher quotes on request | yes (Bilingual Set $149.00 on Communication Center; English/Spanish Family Take-Home Pages in Student Activity Book; Signos de la Gracia on FORMED) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Confirmation A comprehensive youth catechism and Confirmation preparation program from Saint Mary's Press organized around the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer) with dedicated parish catechist guides. | Saint Mary's Press | Middle school and high school | print student handbook, catechist guide, teacher guide, and free online resources | 37 chapters across 1 introductory unit and 6 thematic units | Student Book $31.95; Catechist Guide $32.95 | no | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Transformed in Christ A Confirmation program developed by the Diocese of Portsmouth that combines deep theological teaching with practical discipleship. It aims to lead candidates into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. | Sophia Institute for Teachers | Middle School / High School | Print student workbooks and catechist guides | 22 sessions | $19.95 / student workbook | no | 2026-10-15 | source |
A little more clarity
21 programs from several publishers.
Listed as free by the publisher: Decision Point.
Each price is copied as published on the publisher's (or a named reseller's) page. The resource page shows when its listing was last updated. If we couldn't confirm a price, it says "unknown."
Publisher pages list Spanish materials for: Believe, Celebrate, Live: Confirmation; Call to Celebrate: Confirmation; Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation; Confirmation: Inspired by the Spirit; Confirmed in the Spirit; Didache Parish Series: Confirmation; Filled with the Holy Spirit; Gifted with the Spirit (Junior High); God's Gift: Confirmation; Never Alone: Life with the Holy Spirit; Purpose (Life Teen Confirmation); Signs of Grace: You Are Sent (Confirmation, restored order). Others are marked unknown or no.
No. Sponsored spots, if any, are always labeled "Sponsored" and never change the order, filters or facts.