Learn more about mission of the Department of Evangelization & Catechesis here.

Welcome to the 2019-2020 catechetical year!
Learn more about: 
The Children's Catechesis program here.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd here.

Does your child need to prepare for a Sacrament this year?
The Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist are generally received during 2nd Grade. Two years of comprehensive catechesis are required in preparation.  For more information, please visit our 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist page. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in 9th grade and up. For Confirmation information please visit our High School Confirmation page. The application and fee for High School Confirmation is separate from the PreK through PreConfirmation catechesis classes.


2019-2020 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JULY 2019!
Please see this page again in July for registration information for the 2019-2020 Catechetical year.

• Please see this page again July 10, 2019 to register for the 2019-2020 Catechetical year.
• The registration fees:
  • One child: $65.00
  • Two children: $130.00
  • Three children or more: $195.00
• Registration Fees will be waived for children of weekly adult volunteers who contribute their time to the Catechesis Program as Catechists, Assistant Catechists, Faith Friends, or Resource Room Aides.
• There is a $75 fee (non-waivable) in addition to Catechesis Registration fees for any student going through the Sacrament Preparation program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (typically 2nd Grade).  The amount of this fee is determined by the overall cost of the preparation materials per child.  Families will be sent the link to pay the Sacrament Preparation fee after they complete this form.
• If your child is applying for Confirmation, there will be a separate fee.  Please go here to learn more.

No family will be turned away for inability to pay.

Some Important Info Before You Register:

Are you a parishioner?
You must be a registered member of St. Theresa Parish to participate in our Children's Catechesis and Sacrament Preparation programs. You may register as a parishioner here.

What is your role as a parent?
As a parent, you are the primary teacher and will have the greatest impact on your child's Catholic faith.  While the parish community can support you in this role, nothing can replace the witness of parents living out their Christian discipleship. In fact, parents have been ordained by God to evangelize their children.  How a parent demonstrates the priority and essential reality of their relationship with Christ (or doesn't) will speak louder than anything that takes place in the classroom.

In preparation for this coming year, how will you witness to your faith? Full, conscious, active participation in the Sacrifice of the Mass each week is our foundation. In addition, we all need ways that we can give of our time, talent and treasure and grow in our faith through ongoing catechesis. Below is a list of ways to do this. We ask that you choose one (or several!) before registering your child for catechesis classes. Think of it as your commitment to your child.