Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series Archdiocese of San Francisco
As of July 2021 the following texts and series have been found to be in conformity with the
Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese of San Francisco for use in Parishes and Catholic Schools
***Materials ten years or older are not accepted as approval with the Archdiocese of San Francisco
***NEW INFORMATION ITEM: As a matter of clarification, the Subcommittee on the Catechism does not currently review the following components in catechetical programs that may be found on this list: videos, parent and sponsor materials, websites (other than the USCCB, Vatican and the publisher’s own website), digital libraries and any other materials listed on the letter on eligibility and applicability ( http://www.usccb.org/about/evangelization-and-catechesis/subcommittee-on-catechism/conformity-review/upload/NEW-Letter-on- Criteria-and-Applicability.pdf )
| Title | Publisher | Specifics |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-School Series | ||
| Allelu! Growing and Celebrating with Jesus (3, 4, 5, and K) | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P&TM/CM ©2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Allelu! Growing and Celebrating with Jesus (3, 4, 5, and K) | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P&CM ©2019 |
| Allelu! Growing and Celebrating with Jesus, Ages 3-4 (PreK-3) | Our Sunday Visitor | TM&CM ©2019 |
| Allelu! Growing and Celebrating with Jesus, Ages 4-5 (PreK-4) | Our Sunday Visitor | TM&CM ©2019 |
| Allelu! Growing and Celebrating with Jesus, Kindergarten | Our Sunday Visitor | TM&CM ©2019 |
| Christ Our Life: God Loves Us (Ages 5-6/Kindergarten | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2019 |
| Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts (Ages 4 to 6) | Loyola Press | S, TM/CM ©2018 |
| God Made Everything (ages 3 and 4) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2008, 2010, 2019 |
| Pflaum Gospel Weeklies: What the Church Believes | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P, TM ©2010, ©2018 |
| and Teaches (Student Handbook) (3,4) | ||
| Elementary Series: School and Parish | ||
| Alive In Christ | Our Sunday Visitor | S&TM/P&CM © 2014 |
| Alive In Christ (7-8) | Our Sunday Visitor | S&TM/P&CM © 2014 |
| Alive In Christ Young Adolescents (7-8) | Our Sunday Visitor | P&CM © 2019 |
| Be My Disciples (1-6) | RCL Benziger | P&CM © 2023, 2013; S&TM © 2014 |
| Be My Disciples (7-8) God’s Promise in the Old Testament Christ in the New Testament Christ Reveals God’s Mystery Christ in the Liturgy Life in Christ Jesus | RCL Benziger | S&TM/P&CM © 2019 © 2014 © 2014 © 2014 © 2014 |
| Blest Are We Faith in Action Kindergarten | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM/CM ©2019 |
| Blest Are We Faith in Action School Edition (1-8) | RCL Benziger | S&TM ©2018 |
| Blest Are We Faith in Action Parish Edition (1-8) | RCL Benziger | P&CM ©2019 |
| Christ In Us, K-6 | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S&TM, P&CM ©2021 |
| Christ Our Life: The New Evangelization Edition (1-8) | Loyola Press | S/P, TM&CM ©2016 |
| Discover! Finding Faith in Life (Grades 1-5) | Saint Mary’s Press | S © 2020/ P © 2019 |
| Faith Fusion: Knowing, Loving, and Serving Christ in the | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P&TM/CM ©2016 |
| Catholic Church (3-5) | ||
| Family Formation Home Lessons and Classroom Lessons (K-6) | Family Formation | S / CM ©2019 |
| Finding God (7-8) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2007, © 2014 |
| Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts (1-6) | Loyola Press | S&TM, P&CM ©2005, ©2013, ©2021 |
| Image of God (Pre-K-4) | Ignatius Press | S&TM © 2014 |
| Image of God Series, Grades 5-8 and Confirmation | Ignatius Press | S/P & TM/CM © 2019 |
| Spirit of Truth (K-8) School Edition | Sophia Institute for Teachers | S/P ©2017 |
| Spirit of Truth (K-8) Parish Edition | Sophia Institute for Teachers | S/P ©2018 |
| We Believe, Catholic Identity Edition | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P ©2015 |
| We Believe Series, We Live Our Faith (7-8) | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2007, 2016 |
| High School Texts | ||
| The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition | Saint Mary’s Press | S/P © 2013 |
| The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ | Saint Mary’s Press | S ©2012 |
| The Old Testament: Our Call to Faith and Justice | Ave Maria Press | S ©2005, ©2013 |
| High School Doctrinal Framework Texts [the Secondary Level Protocol was approved as a review instrument by the Subcommittee on the Catechism in April 2011] | ||
| Becoming Disciples: What It Means to Follow Jesus Today | Dynamic Catholic | ©2018 (Framework Core Course III) |
| The Body of Christ: The Church | Veritas Communications | ©2014 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| The Catholic Church: Offering the Love, Healing, and Joy of God to the People of Every Age | Dynamic Catholic | ©2018 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2012 (Framework Elective C) |
| Christian Morality: Our Response to God’s Love | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2012 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| Church History: Apostolic Times to Today | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2013 (Framework Elective B) |
| The Church: Christ in the World Today, Second Edition | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2016 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| The Church: Foundations and Mission | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2020 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| The Church Our Story | Ave Maria Press | ©2013 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| The Church: Sacrament of Salvation | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2010, 2012 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue | Veritas Communications | ©2019 (Framework Elective E) |
| Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue, Semester Edition | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2020 (Framework Elective E) |
| Encountering Christ in the Sacraments | Veritas Communications | ©2015 (Framework Core Course V) |
| Encountering Jesus: Discovering His Invitation to Live Life to the Fullest | Dynamic Catholic | ©2018 (Framework Course Course II) |
| Exploring Sacred Scripture | Veritas Communications | ©2018 (Framework Elective Course A) |
| Exploring the Bible: An Introduction to the Living Word of God | Dynamic Catholic | ©2018 (Framework Core Course I) |
| Faith and Revelation: Knowing God Through Sacred Scripture | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2009, 2012 (Framework Core Course I) |
| Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching | Ave Maria Press | ©2015 (Framework Elective C) |
| God’s Word Revealed in Sacred Scripture | Veritas Communications | ©2013 (Framework Core Course I) |
| The History of the Church | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2010, 2013 (Framework Elective B) |
| The History of the Catholic Church | Ave Maria Press | ©2020 (Framework Elective Course B) |
| The History of the Catholic Church | Veritas Communications | ©2019 (Framework Elective Course B) |
| Jesus and the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic | Ave Maria Press | ©2014 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| Jesus Christ and the New Testament | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course II) |
| Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible, Second Edition | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2015 (Framework Core Course II) |
| Jesus Christ: God’s Revelation to the World, Second Edition | Ave Maria Press | ©2016 (Framework Core Course I) |
| Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry, Second Edition | Ave Maria Press | ©2017 (Framework Core Course II) |
| Jesus Christ: Source of Our Salvation, Second Edition | Ave Maria Press | ©2017 (Framework Core Course III) |
| Living and Loving as Disciples of Christ | Veritas Communications | ©2015 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| Living as a Disciple of Jesus in Society | Veritas Communications | ©2018 (Framework Elective C) |
| The Living Word: The Revelation of God’s Love | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2015 (Framework Core Course I) |
| Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments, Second Edition | Ave Maria Press | ©2018 (Framework Core Course V) |
| The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) | Verbum | ©2017 (Framework Core Course III) |
| Morality and God’s Love | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2021 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| Our Moral Life in Christ | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2009, 2013 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| The Mystery of Redemption and Christian Discipleship | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2014 (Framework Core Course III) |
| The Paschal Mystery and the Gospels | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2020 (Framework Core Course III) |
| The Paschal Mystery: Christ’s Mission of Salvation, Second Edition | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2016 (Framework Core Course III) |
| People of Celebration: Understanding the Genius of the Sacraments | Dynamic Catholic | ©2018 (Framework Core Course V) |
| The Promised One: Servant and Savior | Veritas Communications | ©2014 (Framework Core Course III) |
| Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ | Veritas Communications | ©2018 (Framework Elective D) |
| Revelation and the Old Testament | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course I) |
| The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture | Verbum | ©2016 (Framework Core Course I) |
| Sacraments and God’s Grace | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2021 (Framework Core Course V) |
| The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2012 (Framework Core Course V) |
| The Sacraments: Source of Our Life in Christ | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2009, 2012 (Framework Core Course V) |
| Sacred Scripture: A Catholic Study of God’s Word | Ave Maria Press | ©2013 (Framework Elective A) |
| The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2013 (Framework Elective C) |
| Son of God and Son of Mary | Veritas Communications | ©2013 (Framework Core Course II) |
| Spirit of Truth: Catholic Social Teaching | Sophia Press | ©2020 (Framework Elective C) |
| Spirit of Truth: Christ’s Church and World Religions | Sophia Press | ©2021 (Framework Elective E) |
| Spirit of Truth: The Church is Christ’s Living Body | Sophia Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course IV) |
| Spirit of Truth: Encountering Christ | Sophia Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course II) |
| Spirit of Truth: A Moral Life in Christ | Sophia Press | ©2020 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| Spirit of Truth: The Paschal Mystery | Sophia Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course III) |
| Spirit of Truth: Revelation of Christ in Scripture | Sophia Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course I) |
| Spirit of Truth: The Sacraments | Sophia Press | ©2020 (Framework Core Course V) |
| Spirit of Truth: Sacred Scripture | Sophia Press | ©2020 (Framework Elective A) |
| This is Our Church: A History of Catholicism | Ave Maria Press | ©2013 (Framework Elective B) |
| Understanding the Scriptures | Midwest Theological Forum | ©2010, 2013 (Framework Elective A) |
| Vocations and the Universal Call to Holiness | Midwest Theological Forum | © 2018 (Framework Elective D) |
| Vocations: Answering God’s Call | Saint Mary’s Press | ©2013 (Framework Elective D) |
| Walking With God: Encountering Jesus in Everyday Life | Dynamic Catholic | ©2018 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| Your Christian Vocation | Ave Maria Press | © 2019 (Framework Elective D) |
| Your Life in Christ: Foundations of Catholic Morality, Third Edition | Ave Maria Press | ©2019 (Framework Core Course VI) |
| Sacramental Preparation Materials [These materials are only a part of catechetical preparation and do not reflect a complete presentation of all of the elements contained in the | ||
| Catechism of the Catholic Church that should be present in catechetical formation.] | ||
| Believe Celebrate Live Confirmation | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2018 |
| Believe Celebrate Live Reconciliation (Primary) | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2017 |
| Believe Celebrate Live Eucharist (Primary) | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2017 |
| Believe Celebrate Live Reconciliation & Eucharist (Intermediate) | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2017 |
| Called to Mercy | Saint Mary’s Press | S/P ©2018 |
| Confirmation, Inspired by the Spirit | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2012 |
| Candidates Handbook (Immediate Preparation) | ||
| Confirmed in the Spirit (7-9) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM ©2007, 2013 |
| Encounter with Christ, Eucharist and Reconciliation | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P&TM//CM © 2016 |
| Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise (Primary) | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM ©2006, 2015 |
| Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise (Intermediate) | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM ©2006, 2015 |
| Family Formation: First Communion Preparation | Family Formation | S/P&TM//CM © 2019 |
| Family Formation: First Reconciliation Preparation | Family Formation | S/P&TM//CM © 2019 |
| Gifted with the Spirit-Confirmation: Junior High Edition | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P&TM/CM ©2018 |
| Gifted with the Spirit-Confirmation: Senior High Edition | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P&TM/CM ©2018 |
| Go Seek Find: Eucharist | Saint Mary’s Press | S/P © 2017 |
| Go Seek Find: Reconciliation | Saint Mary’s Press | S/P © 2017 |
| God’s Gift Eucharist (Primary) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2009, 2016 |
| God’s Gift Reconciliation (Primary) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2009, 2016 |
| God’s Gift Reconciliation and Eucharist (Intermediate) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM © 2016 |
| Meet the Gentle Jesus: First Communion (for children, catechist guide, fam | Liguori Publications | P&CM ©2020 |
| Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace (primary) | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM ©2006, 2015 |
| Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace (intermediate) | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM ©2006, 2015 |
| The Sacrament of Confirmation: A Complete Preparation Course and Activities with Parents & Sponsors | Midwest Theological Forum | ST ©2018 |
| The Sacrament of First Holy Communion | Midwest Theological Forum | S/P ©2019 |
| Signs of Grace: You are Forgiven-Preparing for First Reconciliation | Augustine Institute | S/P ©2018 |
| Signs of Grace: You are Loved-Preparing for First Holy Communion | Augustine Institute | S/P ©2018 |
| Together in Jesus – First Eucharist | Pflaum Publishing Group | S&TM ©2004, 2011, 2018 |
| Together in Jesus – First Reconciliation | Pflaum Publishing Group | S&TM ©2004, 2011, 2018 |
| Materials in Other Languages | ||
| ¡Alelú! Crecer y celebrar con Jesús (3-4) | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P&TM/CM © 2012 |
| Confirmación | RCL Benziger | S&TM ©2014 |
| Confirmación: Inspirados por el Espíritu | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2013 |
| Confirmados en el Espiritu (7-9) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2007, 2013 |
| Creemos/We Believe (K-6) | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&CM©2005, 2011, 2017 |
| Creer • Celebrar • Vivir Reconciliación – Primaria | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2017 |
| Creer • Celebrar • Vivir La Eucaristía, Primaria | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2017 |
| Cristo en nosotros (1-6) | William H. Sadlier, Inc. | S/P&TM/CM ©2022 |
| Don de Dios, la Eucaristía (Primaria) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2009, 2016 |
| Don de Dios, la Reconciliación (Primaria) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2009, 2016 |
| Don de Dios, la Reconciliación y Eucaristía (Intermedio) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2016 |
| Encontrando a Dios (Bilingual Edition of Finding God, Ages 4-6) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM©2018 |
| Encontrando a Dios (Bilingual Edition of Finding God, 1-8) | Loyola Press | S/P&TM/CM ©2015 |
| Encuentro con Cristo Eucaristía y Reconciliación | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P & TM/CM ©2017 |
| Eucaristía: Damos gracias y alabanza | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM/CM ©2006, 2015, 2018 |
| Faith Fusion: Knowing, Loving, and Serving Christ in the | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P & TM/CM ©2016 |
| Catholic Church (Bilingual Edition, 3-5) | ||
| Mi fe católica: What the Church Believes & Teaches (Pre-K – 8) | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P ©2015, ©2018 |
| Reconciliación: Perdon y Paz | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM/CM ©2006, 2015 |
| Reconciliación Perdón y Paz Bilingüe Intermedia | RCL Benziger | S/P&TM/CM © 2017 |
| Relatos del amor de Dios Kindergarten | RCL Benziger | S/P & TM ©2012 |
| Sean Mis Discípulos, 1-6 (Be My Disciples Bilingual Edition) | RCL Benziger | P&CM ©2014 |
| Sean Mis Discípulos: Cristo en el Nuevo Testamento, Jr. High (Bilingual Edition) | RCL Benziger | P&CM © 2015 |
| Sean Mis Discípulos: Cristo en la Liturgia, Jr. High (Bilingual) | RCL Benziger | P&CM © 2014 |
| Sean Mis Discípulos: Cristo Revela el Misterio de Dios, Jr. High (Bilingual Edition) | RCL Benziger | P&CM © 2015 |
| Sean Mis Discípulos: Vida en Cristo Jesus, Jr. High (Bilingual) | RCL Benziger | P&CM © 2014 |
| Ungidos con el Espíritu | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P&TM/CM ©2021 |
| Unidos en Jesús Primera Eucaristía | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P&TM ©2004, 2011, 2018 |
| Unidos en Jesús Primera Reconciliación | Pflaum Publishing Group | S/P&TM ©2004, 2012, 2018 |
| Vivos en Cristo (A-F) | Our Sunday Visitor | S/P&CM © 2015 |