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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.
• Assessment submission after each lesson is required for 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, [email protected]


Chapters lessons (sessions) should be completed between September and April. Parents will be given instructions on teaching the sessions and completing the assessment after each session. The assessment submission will be necessary for attendance requirements. 

• 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