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 will open in early July. More information regarding the enrollment of your children and the structure of the program will be announced in the coming weeks of June. The tentative schedule for grades 1-9 is posted below. Please be aware that some alterations might be made to the schedule between now and the early weeks of July.

The Parishes of Southington will offer two session times for each grade level’s formation, and also hold 5 Family of Faith events (grades 1-8) for the 2021-2022 program year (One of these events will occur prior to the start of the program. More information regarding this start-up event will come in the near future). During the program year there will be 4 events, with three different sessions offered in their respective months to best accommodate busy life and work schedules. Information concerning online sign up for these events will be announced later this summer.

For 10^th graders who are receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this fall, updates regarding a retreat and an event will be announced later this summer.

More information will be coming in the next few weeks, please keep an eye out for announcements in the church bulletin and the website.