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

Welcome to the 2017-2018 catechetical year!

Any parent who is a parishioner can register their child or children from 3-year-olds through Pre-Confirmation (The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in grades 9th grade and up). Learn more about our Children's Catechesis program here.

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 programs. You may register as a parishioner using this form.

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. For Confirmation information please visit our High School Confirmation page.

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.

When it comes to the lifelong discipleship of your child, catechesis classes are a supplement, not a replacement.

In prepation 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 catechisis classes. Think of it as your commitment to your child.

Online registration is no longer available. Please contact us. You may also download and print our registration form.

This form must be completed for each child.

Fees
The fee is $50 per student or $150 for 3 or more children per family. In addition, there is a $60 fee for each student (2nd grade and up) preparing for 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion.  You can pay with check, cash or credit card.  To submit a credit card payment online, visit our Donate page and use the box "Catechesis."  Please include the name of your child(ren) in the comment box. The fee is waived for families in which a parent or guardian volunteers to be a catechist or weekly volunteer. No family will be turned away for inability to pay.