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CatechistShelf lists 9 Saint Mary's Press programs in Confirmation, Religious ed and Youth ministry. 9 of 9 have a published price on the listing, and 1 list a Spanish or bilingual edition. Each listing links to the publisher's own page and the source we used, with the date it was last updated.
9 programs · Last updated 2026-10-15Also browse by area: Confirmation · Religious ed · Youth ministry
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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
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
Publisher overviewSaint Mary's Press
A primary-grade sacramental preparation series from Saint Mary's Press that prepares children for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion through liturgical catechesis, Scripture stories, doctrinal instruction, and family participation.
Catechist Guide $27.50; Home Guide $10.95
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
Saint Marys Press
Video-driven middle school religious education curriculum connecting biblical narratives to adolescent life.
Student Book $29.95, Catechist Guide $51.95
Saint Mary's Press
A Bible-based print curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. Each grade includes 20 chapters and eight lessons focused on the liturgical seasons.
Student Kit (Child Activity Books, Backpack, and Folder, Grades 1-5 Parish Edition) $18.95; Catechist Guide $42.95 on smp.org and Communication Center (Catholic Children's Bible sold separately)
Saint Marys Press
Activity-centered sacramental preparation program integrated with The Catholic Childrens Bible.
Student Kit $27.95, Teaching Guide $42.95
Saint Marys Press
Systematic high school religion curriculum following the USCCB doctrinal curriculum framework.
Student Book examples $31.95; Teacher Guides $42.95 or $52.95, depending on edition
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
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 |
| 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 |
| Celebrate and Remember: Reconciliation and Eucharist A primary-grade sacramental preparation series from Saint Mary's Press that prepares children for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion through liturgical catechesis, Scripture stories, doctrinal instruction, and family participation. | Saint Mary's Press | Primary Grades (Grades 1-3) | print child books, catechist guides, home guides, director manual, and program music | 8 Reconciliation sessions and 10 Eucharist sessions | Catechist Guide $27.50; Home Guide $10.95 | no | 2026-10-15 | 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 |
| Connect: Faith Formation for Middle School Video-driven middle school religious education curriculum connecting biblical narratives to adolescent life. | Saint Marys Press | Middle school (grades 6-8) | print + video + digital | 28 sessions per level | Student Book $29.95, Catechist Guide $51.95 | no | 2026-10-14 | source |
| Discover! Finding Faith in Life A Bible-based print curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. Each grade includes 20 chapters and eight lessons focused on the liturgical seasons. | Saint Mary's Press | Grades K-5 | print (Bible-based) | 20 chapters + 8 liturgical lessons per grade | Student Kit (Child Activity Books, Backpack, and Folder, Grades 1-5 Parish Edition) $18.95; Catechist Guide $42.95 on smp.org and Communication Center (Catholic Children's Bible sold separately) | partial (Family pages for each chapter in K-5 available in both English and Spanish) | 2026-10-15 | source |
| Go Seek Find: Discover Gods Treasures Activity-centered sacramental preparation program integrated with The Catholic Childrens Bible. | Saint Marys Press | Children (ages 6-9) | print + digital + kit | 8 chapters per sacrament | Student Kit $27.95, Teaching Guide $42.95 | yes | 2026-10-14 | source |
| Living in Christ High School Series Systematic high school religion curriculum following the USCCB doctrinal curriculum framework. | Saint Marys Press | Teens (grades 9-12) | print + digital | 8 semester courses | Student Book examples $31.95; Teacher Guides $42.95 or $52.95, depending on edition | no | 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 |
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