The word catechist derives from a Greek word meaning "to echo". Catechists, in the Parishes of Southington, echo the Word of God to the children and youth. Catechists are faithful believers that comprise various ages, skills, and talents. They are not expected to be seasoned teachers or brilliant theologians. They are ordinary people, just like you, who generously volunteer their time to share our Catholic faith, values, and traditions with our youngest generation. Their gift of time and talents has tremendous value... because their words, actions, and expression of faith help the message of Jesus Christ continue to spread throughout the world.
The parishes of Southington are offering a town wide unified faith formation program this fall, and we need parishioners like you to play a role in evangelizing the younger generations in the faith. Training, resources, and materials are provided! Anyone who is interested in serving, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Patrick Reid, via email at Southington.dre@gmail.com.

The Parishes of Southington’s Faith Formation Program seeks to provide opportunities for children and adults to grow in their knowledge of God and the Catholic Faith, prepare for and celebrate the sacraments and liturgy of the church, and fulfill their baptismal call to holiness in family, church, and society

Enrollment for the 2021-2022 faith formation program year is currently open, and classes begin the week of September 20^th. Enrollment for the program year now has a late fee of $10.00. The enrollment form is linked as a pdf on this page. Please fill out the form completely and submit it (or mail it) to St. Thomas church. Even if your child has been previously registered at one of the Parishes of Southington, or is brand new from a different parish, a copy of their baptismal certificate is REQUIRED for all children at the time of enrollment. Please submit this, along with the enrollment form and registration fee.

Grades 1-4 will meet at St. Thomas in the school. Grades 5-8 will meet in the CCD Center at St. Aloysius Parish, and 9^th grade (confirmation class) will be meeting at Mary Our Queen.

Please look over the “Program Handbook” for details and information regarding program structure, mission, policies, and guidelines for the faith formation program.

The sign-up for the first Family of Faith event in September is now open. The dates for this event will be September 13, 15, and 16. (from 6:30pm – 8:00pm). The link for sign-up has been sent to enrolled families via email, and can be found here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-of-faith-launch-event-tickets-168360810717

During the program year there will be 4 events (in the months of October, December, January, and March), with three different sessions offered in their respective months to best accommodate busy life and work schedules. An online sign-up form will go out a couple weeks prior to each event, where you can choose between the different session dates and times.

For 10th graders who have been prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this fall, there will be a reconciliation service held on October 10^th at 4:00pm (at St. Dominic’s Church), a Confirmation retreat on October 16^th (for those who did not attend a retreat last year in their respective program), and Confirmation will occur on November 11^th at St. Dominic’s church at 7:00pm.

Please periodically check the website and the bulletin for announcements and updates for during the faith formation program year.