During the 2020-21 Catechetical year, our program was called “Family Catechesis” – all catechesis lessons were taught with and by the families at home. We are adapting this program to continue to help families learn about the faith together and build the domestic Church at home.

The Family Catechesis Program for 2021-22 includes:

• A monthly “Family Session” attended by the parents and children to introduce the unit.
  • Children will attend a class in a grade level group taught by a volunteer catechist to introduce the unit theme.
  • Parents will meet in a large group for prayer, a speaker, and group discussions to introduce the unit theme.
  • Some sessions may vary and include family activities done 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 families 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.

2021 – 2022 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 a family response is 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