Sacramental Preparation

Baptism

First Reconciliation

First Communion

Confirmation

OCIA

Marriage


Do you have questions about these programs?

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Baptism

Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God

This program seeks to prepare parents to have their children baptized and to win over their hearts at this important time in their lives. Belonging invites parents to an intimate encounter with Jesus and the Church through a self-paced certification course and materials for in-person discussion. Parents will learn what it means to be children of God and that in the Church, they will always have a place where they belong. Also available in Spanish.


First Reconciliation & First Communion

Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation

When you’re a child, preparing to go to your first Reconciliation can be intimidating. There is a lot to understand and remember. Beyond that, it can just be scary (and hard). Admitting you’ve made a mistake is something we all struggle with. Renewed offers children and their parents an engaging, interactive way to grow in their understanding of God’s love and mercy through fun activities, live-action videos, and an attractive and approachable workbook. Also available in Spanish.

Received: Your Journey to First Communion

The first time we encounter Christ is in his True Presence in the Eucharist is a beautiful and powerful moment in the life of every Catholic. Children preparing to receive their first Holy Communion can sometimes miss just how special this moment is amid all the hustle and bustle of that “First Communion Day.” Received helps children understand and appreciate the incredible gift we’re offered in the Eucharist through engaging high-quality videos, fun and interesting activities, and much more. Children and their parents will come away with a deeper love and gratitude for this transformative sacrament. Also available in Spanish.


Confirmation

Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation

Chosen is an award-winning program used by thousands of parishes to present the Catholic Faith to over 850,000 teens (and counting). This program helps students prepare for Confirmation in a way that keeps their attention and helps them appreciate the power and gifts of this sacrament. The engaging content, flexible video-based lessons, and practical implementation tools allow busy teachers and facilitators to spend less time on planning and logistics and more time meaningfully connecting with students. Resources empower parents to help their children build a strong faith foundation. Also available in Spanish.


OCIA

Invited: Your Journey into the Catholic Church

Coming summer 2026!

Invited presents Catholic faith fundamentals in an engaging way, fostering reflection and practical application. Rooted in the Kerygma and the Directory of Catechesis, every lesson is designed to engage OCIA participants' mind, heart, and soul, to deepen their faith, strengthen their relationship with God and build their relationship with the faith community. The program features dynamic videos, practical guides, and numerous catechist resources that deliver a comprehensive faith journey for OCIA candidates. Also available in Spanish.


Marriage

Joy-Filled Marriage

Joy-Filled Marriage helps couples embrace the gift of sacramental grace that strengthens their commitment and helps them live out a lifelong, faithful, and joy-filled marriage. This program offers a comprehensive approach to marriage preparation that covers not only catechesis of the sacrament rooted in Theology of the Body, but also the practical life skills and virtues necessary to live out the Church’s rich vision of marriage. Joy-Filled Marriage can be done by you, with you, or for you, giving parishes and dioceses an adaptable model to match any ministerial vision. Also available in Spanish.