Major Updates Across the Program

• The text is reorganized into 6 units rather than 4 parts, creating a more accessible structure that works equally well for quick reference or unit-by-unit study. The new structure more closely reflects other textbooks and the way teachers typically organize content over a semester.
• The four pillars of the Catechism (Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Christian Prayer) remain the organizing force. The chapters all remain the same and in the same order.
• Now more welcoming to adult learners, including OCIA settings, while still effective with young people.
• Newly formatted catechist and teacher guides with more learning experiences and options for building effective lessons, with a greater emphasis on accompaniment and encounter.
• Expanded and updated online resources and support materials for teachers and catechists.
• Guides include visual icons to help catechists and teachers easily navigate the resources used throughout the lesson.
• Glossary terms are now bolded and defined at the point of use throughout the handbook for quicker understanding.
• Updated photography, design, and visual presentation for greater engagement, relevance, and ease of navigation.