Confirmation Prep for a New Generation
Today’s teens are in crisis. Let’s show them the path to true joy.
Your Gift Has Double the Impact!
Thanks to a $100,000 matching gift from a generous donor, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar between now and Giving Tuesday!
Project Goal: $2.1 million
$1,310,082
You can help capture back a generation!
Have you ever thought… “What can I do today to help my children or grandchildren live a faithful, joyful life?”
This is your opportunity. It starts with showing them who they are at the CORE and leading them to the truth that will set them free.
We have a goal of $2.1 million for the production and distribution of this groundbreaking new series, and we need your help.
Please don’t delay. Join us in our mission to transform the hearts and minds of this next generation. We can’t do this without you!
*If you would like to make a more substantial gift toward this vital project, contact us at support@reallifecatholic.com or call 855-933-3270.
The CORE Difference: Identity as the Framework
Identity is everything for today’s teens. For more than a decade they have been immersed in a culture that tells them to build their own “identities,” free from a past that is holding them back.
This has led to mass confusion, heartache, and anxiety and depression at levels never before seen in young people.
We must do something to stem this tide and bring HOPE to these kids at a time when they need it the most.
CORE is designed to help teens understand the “core” truths about their God-given identity by bringing them back to the heart of what it means to be human. It’s an experience unlike any other, guiding teens toward a life of joy and freedom that can only be found in the Catholic Church.
PLUS… The CORE video series will be GIVEN to PARISHES at NO COST to maximize its impact and reach.
A Partnership in Mission
Real Life Catholic is the publisher of CORE. We have partnered with two of the most powerful and effective leaders in the Church today to bring CORE to the world.
Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world, is our exclusive distribution partner, and the video content for CORE will be available at NO COST on the Hallow app and website. In addition, a powerful CORE teen prayer challenge will accompany the series on the Hallow app.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is our ministry partner, with Deacon Bob Rice, PhD as co-author with Chris Stefanick, and the university facilitating the implementation of CORE for their summer conference attendee parishes.
More About CORE
Who is this for?
CORE is intended for use by catechists, teachers, parents/grandparents, youth ministers, and anyone else engaging with young people in Confirmation prep, religious education, school, or youth group settings.
Is CORE just for Confirmation Prep?
CORE will have two versions upon release: A comprehensive Confirmation prep program and a Youth Group/School version for students who have already been confirmed or may be utilizing another confirmation prep program.
What age range is ideal for CORE?
CORE is designed for teens. It’s ideal for students in grades 7 and above. However it can be utilized effectively with kids as young as 12, and guidance will be provided for sessions containing more mature themes.
Why is this so needed now, and how is it different from existing programs?
Every year teens across the world journey through Confirmation prep, however most programs aren’t specifically designed for this current generation of teens (the youngest Gen Zers and Gen Alpha), and none use Identity in the manner we do as the framework. In addition, most other programs were originally published before smart phone use was rampant among teens and before the teen mental health crisis. Much has happened in the past decade that has transformed how teens view themselves and the world around them.
What is the format?
CORE is a 22 session experience (20 lessons + 2 retreat nights) designed to be completed over the course of one or two years depending on your parish’s existing format.
What are the CORE series components?
The CORE components include: an interactive teen journal, video series, extensive leader’s training and materials, and powerful retreat modules. It will feature cutting-edge short-form video episodes, gripping witness stories, and engaging catechesis that connects the reality of the Faith with our core identity as beloved children of God. It’s a fascinating journey for the teens that consists of personal reflection and prayer, lectio divina, small group interaction, large group engagement, and activities to put their faith into practice during the week. It invites them to make a decision to follow Christ and guides them towards the joy of the Sacramental life of the Church.
How do we access the CORE content?
The CORE videos will be accessed at NO COST through the Hallow website and app, so it will work for any group setting in a parish or school through streaming via a web browser. The Student Journal and Leader’s Journal will be available through Real Life Catholic. Leader’s training modules and parent components will be offered at no cost through Real Life Catholic.
Will CORE conform to USCCB guidelines for Confirmation Prep?
We are already working directly with the USCCB’s IOC (Institute on the Catechism) as we move through the editorial development of the series. The process is one of accompaniment, so we are developing the content alongside our IOC advisor to ensure conformity throughout production. Official notice of conformity will follow the production phase of development.
When will CORE be available for use by our parish or school?
CORE is scheduled to be released in Summer of 2026 with review materials available digitally before that time. Both the Confirmation version and Youth Group/School versions will be available at that time.
Is CORE also available for free to families and homeschool communities?
Yes! The CORE videos will be free to families and homeschool communities. The Student Journals and Leader Materials may be purchased through Real Life Catholic.
Who is developing this?
CORE is published by Real Life Catholic in collaboration with Hallow and the Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Authors: Chris Stefanick and Deacon Bob Rice, PhD
Produced by: The team at Real Life Catholic