St. Catherine of Sweden Parish is committed to helping develop the faith life of all its members, from preschool-aged children to adults. Following are some of the programs offered for the children and youth of our Parish. Please note that all students in grades 1 - 8 are required to be enrolled in the Faith Formation program. (Students attending Catholic schools are exempt from attending Faith Formation classes, but are still required to participate in sacramental preparation programs offered by the Parish.)

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES – In accordance with the Diocesan directives that Faith Formation programs should follow their school district's decisions with regard to suspending in-person learning due to Covid, our Faith Formation classes held at St. Catherine of Sweden Church will be moved to a virtual setting for the month of December. 

At Home Family Program – Open to All Students in Grades 1-8

• For more information, please go to: https://www.stcatherineofsweden.org/faith-formation-registration-20-21. For questions regarding the At Home Family Program, please contact Holly Smith at hollys@saintrich.org.

• • Classes are scheduled to begin on September 20, 2020.
  • Both The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (see below for more information) as well as traditional catechesis will be offered at this time.
  • All students will meet on a bi-weekly basis and will have lessons to complete at home on the alternate weeks when they are not in class. 

• • Classes are scheduled to begin on September 21, 2020.
  • Both The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (see below for more information) as well as traditional catechesis (for middle school only) will be offered at this time. (*Please note that traditional classes for grades 3-5 will not be offered during the Monday Early Session.)
  • All students will meet on a bi-weekly basis and will have lessons to complete at home on the alternate weeks when they are not in class. 

• • Classes are scheduled to begin on September 23, 2020.
  • Both The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (see below for more information) as well as traditional catechesis will be offered at this time.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level II
Our Level II Atrium is open to all incoming First Grade students, as well as 2^nd and 3^rd Grade students who have been in the Atrium in the past, on a space-limited basis. (We are unable to accept new 2^nd and 3^rd grade students to this program at this time.) Like Level I, Level II of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is based on Montessori principles, and draws the students into a deeper relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd, through active, hands-on works that allow the child to explore the Faith in a truly engaging, developmentally-appropriate manner.  For more information, please email Julie Thimons at juliet@scospgh.org.
 
EDGE Middle School Youth Ministry (MSYG)
EDGE is a highly successful Catholic middle school youth program designed to deepen the faith of students in grades 6 - 8 while at the same time providing them with the opportunity to socialize with people in their age group and discuss issues that are pertinent in their lives.  Please contact Lisa Cuzzo lisac@scospgh.org for more information. 
 
Ninth Grade Confirmation Preparation
Ninth Grade Students preparing for Confirmation are enrolled in a Confirmation preparation program. Students attend the Confirmation retreat, submit a saint report, and complete a service hours project. They likewise attend Confirmation interviews and the Rite of Commitment. Please contact Lisa Cuzzo lisac@scospgh.org for more information.
 

2020-2021 Faith Formation Schedule
2020-2021 Faith Formation Supply List
2020-2021 Faith Formation Reopening Plan
Faith Formation Guidelines
Faith Formation Handbook
To the Parents of Faith Formation Students
Homeschool Alive in Christ