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Editions are published in English, Spanish, and French. Some releases also include bilingual Spanish–English material for liturgical and pastoral use.

Page counts vary widely, typically from about 190 pages up to 944 pages. Physical sizes range from compact pocket editions to larger hardcover formats intended for use on a lectern or bookshelf.

Selections commonly include morning and evening prayer, compline, baptism, marriage, the Holy Eucharist, reconciliation, burial rites, and selected psalms, prayers, and thanksgivings.

Primers and guides usually cover church history, worship and liturgy, beliefs and theology, spiritual life, the sacraments, church structure, mission and outreach, and guidance on reading and applying Scripture, often with study questions.

There are editions targeted to families and bilingual congregations, primers for newcomers and adult formation, and compact armed‑services editions produced for U.S. military personnel.