Family Catechesis 

Family Catechesis is a program for families to grow in their faith together and build up the domestic church at home. Catechesis lessons are taught at home each week by the parents with a monthly family session in the Family Life Center. The parents will enjoy a guest speaker while the children are taught by volunteer catechist in the classroom within grade level groups. The families will then come together for a family activity.

The Family Catechesis Program includes:

• A monthly “Family Session” attended by the parents and children to introduce the catechetical theme for the month.
  • Children will attend a class in a grade level group taught by a volunteer catechist.
  • Parents will meet in a large group for prayer, a speaker, and group discussions.
  • Some sessions may include family activities with parents and children together.
• The remaining weeks of the month, the parents and children work together on the unit lessons at home.
• After completing each unit, families submit a “Unit Family Response” Form to share the fruits of their discussion and experience. This also completes the attendance requirement beyond the Family Sessions. 

Selecting this program requires a certain dedication and willingness as parents to fulfill their role as the first catechist for their children, and a commitment to gather regularly and intentionally as a family for prayer and lessons.
As family's journey through Family Catechesis, parents, as well as children, begin practicing and experiencing their faith in new ways, and invite Jesus Christ into their family life. 

For any further questions or concerns about the program, please contact us, michellec@stmartha.com


2023 – 2024 FAMILY CATECHESIS CALENDAR

After finishing each Unit, complete the google form at the link below to share the fruits of your discussion and experience.

Submitting monthly family responses are necessary to fulfill the attendance requirement. Please submit Unit responses by the last day of each month. See Family Catechesis Calendar for the Unit schedule and due dates.

Unit Response Link

• OSV Website – Alive in Christ Family Resources 
• Step by Step to Lesson Plans
• Catholic Bible – Online Version 
• Catechism of the Catholic Church – Online Version 
• Circle of Grace Lessons