Catechesis Classes
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Contact Us
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natalie-mohrsttaustin.orgDirector of Children's Ministry -
christine-chowsttaustin.orgAdministrative Assistant for the Dept. of Evangelization & Catechesis
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Children's Catechesis
Dear Families,
There are many fun and engaging ways to enjoy our Catholic Faith with your children during the summer months.
Here are a few ideas.
Peace be with you,
Beverly
Traveling Catholics:
- Take photos of your family inside or outside the churches where you go to Mass during your vacation.
- Take selfies with statues/images of Mary or the saints during your travels.
- Take pictures of your mother with different statues of the Blessed Mother.
* Please help us evangelize by sending your photos to linda-gockel@sttaustin.org to post on our St. Theresa Facebook Page. Be sure to include the name of the church and town.Catholic Field Trips:
- Visit a shrine, cathedral, or beautiful church.
- In Austin, you can visit the beautiful and scenic Schoenstatt Shrine west of 360 just off Bee Cave Road, see the gorgeous mosaic ceiling at St. John Neumann Church in Westlake Hills or the beauty of the Cathedral in downtown Austin, experience the Passion of Christ at the interactive Stations of the Cross outside St. Thomas More in west Austin.
- In Texas, visit some of the beautiful, painted churches. https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/u-s-a/central-texas-painted-churches-texas/
- Just down the road in San Antonio is the shrine of our own patron saint, https://www.littleflowerbasilica.org/
- For locations listed by U.S. states: https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/u-s-a/
- For locations around the world: https://www.pilgrim-info.com/top-15-catholic-shrines-in-the-world/
Camping Catholics:
Pack these items, save them to your phone, or just find them on your smart device if your destination will have service.- Pray the Rosary around a campfire or fireplace.
- Read the Bible outdoors.
- As you pause at a scenic spot to marvel at God's beautiful creation, take a moment to pray the Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon by St. Francis of Assisi.
Catholic Families at Home and Community
- Read Saint Stories at Bedtime.
- Find saint stories with day time activities at Our Sunday Visitor's site. https://teachingcatholickids.com/?s=saint+stories
- Browse through a Catholic gift shop or bookstore.
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen or food bank.
- Volunteer at a local animal shelter.
Have a blessed summer break!
Catechesis 2020-21 Information:
What we have received from the Lord, we pass on to the next generation. By virtue of our Baptism, we each have a role to play by being witnesses to the Gospel and by handing on the faith.
CURRICULUM
Kindergarten Catechesis: Parents will work with their children at home using the Allelu! Curriculum from Our Sunday Visitor.
1st - 5th Grade Catechesis: Parents will be working with their children at home using the Alive in Christ Curriculum from Our Sunday Visitor.
Calendars HERE
MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICES
Sept 27 - Opening Prayer Service
Oct 4 - Rosary Prayer Service
Nov 1- All Saints Day Prayer Service
Nov 29 - Advent Prayer Service
Jan 10 - Baptism of the Lord Prayer Service
Feb 7 - Lent Prayer Service
Mar 7 - Stations of the Cross Prayer Service
AT HOME LESSONS
All the resources parents will need to teach their children can be found using Flipgrid (instructions HERE) and using the child's textbook that was included in each family pack. St. Theresa catechists will record a brief intro that families can watch prior to each lesson to maintain the connection between the parish and your children and to supplement the lesson with prayers, songs, activities, etc... However, the catechist video is only the intro for the lesson. Parents will need to use the Flipgrid links to the home guide and to the videos to help their child do the lesson. The E-assessments will be submitted for credit for Catechesis 2020-21.
FLIPGRID RESOURCES