Preschool thru Pre-Confirmation Catechesis

All catechesis families are invited to the Alpha Assembly kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 10^th.

Regular classes begin Sunday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 20.

Classes are offered for children age 3* - 8th grade.
*Must be 3 years by Sept 1 and toilet trained. Can include high school students needing Pre Confirmation prep.

Behavior Expectations of children while participating in catechesis classes
Parent Information for catechesis classes

Class Times
Sundays 10:20 -11:20 a.m. Pre-K3 - 8th
Wednesdays 4:20 - 5:20 p.m. Pre-K3 - 5th 

• Sunday calendar (Pre-K3-Kinder)  
• Sunday Calendar (1st - 5th)
• Sunday Calendar (6th - 8th)
• Wednesday Calendar  (Pre-K3-Kinder) 
• Wednesday Calendar (1st - 5th) 

In addition to the Sunday and Wednesday class times,  there are two other options for families: Home Based Catechesis or Family Catechesis.

Home-based Catechesis is for those families who cannot participate in the primary parish catechesis program or who choose to provide catechesis for their children at home. Parents who choose the home-based catechetical model are referred to as homebased catechists. Home-based catechists are expected to participate in Sunday Eucharist and other experiences of prayer, learning and service that build community and Christian life.  Home-based catechists are encouraged to engage in adult faith formation opportunities such as catechetical courses, retreats or days of reflection offered by the parish, other parishes or the Diocese.   Read about the homebased policies here. 

Family Catechesis is an opportunity for families to join together to offer catechesis to their children in the context of community and in the comfort of a family's home. This is a new offering at St. Theresa. The first group of families will be meeting on Sunday morning after the 9 a.m. Mass. The curriculum and fees are the same and you can register like the other classes. Registration for family catechesis is a commitment of the parents to be involved and present for catechesis. All adults present in the home during catechesis must be EIM compliant and all those who are teaching must participate in catechist training (3.5 hours).