The spiral-bound Catechist\'s Guide has a hardcover back for durability. It includes 35 lesson plans that wrap around a reduced-size version of the child\'s book. Each lesson is written for a weekly one-hour class but includes alternate plans to adapt the lessons to five-day and three-day programs. The lessons include theological and pedagogical background material for the catechist, learning objectives, notes on preparation, and five-part lesson plans that include centering, sharing, recapping, acting and snack.
The Catechist\'s Guide also includes a Catechist Handbook with developmental notes, teaching suggestions and craft recipes, colorful cutouts printed on heavyweight stock, and a Blackline Masters Packet that includes Spanish translations of the Family Time sections in the child\'s book. (1996)