Overview

"Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." (Mk 16:15)

Holy Spirit Parish invites all children in grades first through sixth to join in an ongoing conversion to Jesus Christ and full and active participation in the life of the Church through our catechetical classes.

Catechesis is more than just religious education—it is a life-long journey of conversion. Our goal in elementary catechesis is to bring our children to Christ, to prepare them for the sacramental life of the church, to help them understand the social justice implications of discipleship as we integrate prayer into their lives.

Elementary Catechetics, Grades 1-5

Classes meet Sunday from 10:20am-11:30am, or Tuesday afternoons from 4:00pm-5:15pm. We use the textbook, We Believe (William H. Sadlier, Inc), which integrates prayer, liturgy and Catholic social teaching into each lesson. The text contains many special family activities that extend classroom learning into at-home family catechesis. Parents can elaborate on classroom learning by visiting www.sadlier.com for interactive games and additional family acitivities. 

Elementary Catechetics, Grade 6

Classes meet twice per month on Thursday evenings from 6:45-8:00pm. The theme of the textbook, We Believe, is the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) with Jesus as the fulfillment of the Covenant. 

Registration

There is a formal registration process which includes a program fee. Registration is required for all classes except Children's Liturgy of the Word. For more information, please contact the Catechetical Office at 997-5115. 

Registration for the 2010-2011 Catechetical year is NOW OPEN.  Click here to print and complete forms. Please visit the Parish Office or contact Katie Metzger at 997-5115 for more information.