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Registration Now Open for the 2026 - 2027 School Year!
Faith formation registration for children and youth at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! This year, we are offering the following programs:
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Kindergarten)
Children’s Evangelizing Catechesis (Grades 1-6, including First Reconciliation/First Communion)
Ignite (Grades 7-8 Pre-Confirmation)
Ablaze (Grades 9-11 Pre-Confirmation)
Confirmation (Grades 9-12 with two years of Pre-Confirmation completed)
Becoming Catholic: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Adapted for Children and Youth
First Corinthians - The Church and the Christian Community
Wednesdays Beginning September 9 - November 18, 2026
First Corinthians - The Church and the Christian Community is an 11-session Bible study from Ascension Press that will be facilitated by Dieu Van Dinh, exploring St. Paul's guidance for living as faithful Christians in a challenging world. In his first letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul addresses struggles still familiar today, including division within the community, moral confusion and questions about living the Gospel. This study will be held on Wednesdays beginning September 9 through November 18 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Cenacle Room of the Parish Center (second floor). Click here for more information and to register.
Women @ the Well Bible Study: The Acts of the Apostles
Tuesdays Beginning September 8 - November 17, 2026 (for Part One)
The Women @ the Well Bible study group will be learning more about the Acts of the Apostles beginning on Tuesday, September 8, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Cenacle room of the Parish Center (second floor). What does it mean for a community to follow Jesus? With full benefit of the Holy Spirit, the earliest believers shaped communities of faith from Jerusalem to Rome and all points in between. The Acts of the Apostles Bible study invites us to witness the Spirit at work as the apostles of Jesus become evangelists and pastors, as communities of believers expand to include Gentiles, and as local challenges test the staying power of the young church. Click here for more information on this study and to register.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
Tuesdays Beginning September 8 - October 27, 2026
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is an 8-session Bible study from Ascension Press that will be facilitated by Dieu Van Dinh, helping participants discover the big picture of Scripture with a clear and simple introduction to the Story of Salvation. The study shows how 14 key narrative books tell the Story of Salvation from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church today. This study will be held on Tuesdays beginning September 8 through October 27 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Cenacle Room of the Parish Center (second floor). Click here for more information and to register.
Walking with Purpose Bible Study 2026 - Begins September 10
If you desire to grow in your faith in a supportive community of Catholic women, Walking with Purpose is for you! The Walking with Purpose (WWP) Bible study combines personal study workbooks with small group discussions, linking our everyday challenges to the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Regular meetings are held on Thursdays in the Cenacle room of the Parish Center (second floor). The first meeting of the fall will be on September 10 at 7 p.m. and will be a Connect Coffee Talk meeting. Click here for details and registration.
Medieval History: Spiritual and Secular Rulers
Fridays Beginning October 16 - November 6, 2026
Professor John Dahmus will present "Medieval History: Spiritual and Secular Rulers" on Fridays beginning October 16 through November 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Cenacle Room of the Parish Center (second floor). The time period covered includes 300-1500, focusing on political and religious power, especially popes and kings, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation. There is no cost to attend. Click here to register.
Women's ACTS Retreat - Registration Now Open!
November 19 - 22, 2026 at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center
Join us for the Women's ACTS Retreat, a beautiful weekend of prayer, spiritual renewal, fellowship, and deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ. The $175 registration fee includes lodging, meals, and transportation. Departure is Thursday evening, November 19, from St. Catherine’s, with the retreat concluding Sunday, November 22, with a reception following the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Registration information and forms are available here.
We have several opportunities to volunteer with Mobile Loaves and Fishes. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our brothers and sisters living on the streets of Austin. Please click on the link to see available volunteer opportunities, and thank you for helping!
Men of the parish, you are invited to St. Catherine’s ACTS Men's Pizza, Pints and Fellowship at CraigO's!
This will be held at the CraigO's location at 4970 W Hwy 290 on Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 p.m.
Come learn more about ACTS while enjoying time with friends and fellow parishioners. We hope you'll join us for a fun and welcoming evening! Note: This is a pay-your-own-way event.
You are invited to a special prayer service for expecting mothers and their families - Cradle of Prayer. Expecting a child is a blessing, but also a time of uncertainty. We're here to pray with you as you prepare for this special gift. We will meet on Friday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cenacle (second
floor of the Parish Center). Please arrive at 5:30 p.m. if you would like to pray a rosary with us before the 6:30 p.m. prayer service. All are welcome: expecting mothers, families, friends and anyone who wishes to pray for life. Join us for a 45-minute prayer, music and reflection service. A free meal will immediately follow the service. Registration is optional but appreciated and will get you or your
family members added to the prayer list. Click the link to register.
We have several opportunities to volunteer with Mobile Loaves and Fishes. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our brothers and sisters living on the streets of Austin. Please click on the link to see available volunteer opportunities, and thank you for helping!