Faith Formation for Children & Youth

1. Families who are new to St. Catherine of Siena and/or are registering for sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation/First Communion; Pre-Confirmation/Confirmation) must make an appointment with a Faith Formation staff member before registering. 
   - For grades 1-6 who have not received First Communion, please e-mail Marti Salas or call 
    (512) 892-2426. 
   - For grades 7-12, please e-mail Livia Telles-Rodriguez or click here to complete an interest      form. 
   - Parents of children in grades 3-6 who have received First Communion and are not new 
     parishioners do not need to meet with a staff member. 

2. Families must be registered parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena.

3. At least one parent must complete the Ethics in Ministry (EIM) program through the Diocese of Austin. This parent will be required to help out in the classroom at times during the year. EIM certification is good for three years.

4. Copies of your children's baptism certificates need to be turned in to the Faith Formation office if your child is preparing for a sacrament and we do not already have one on file.

5. EIM workshop completion date and baptism certificate should be sent to [email protected].
 

During the school year, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes on Tuesday afternoons at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for students who are age 5 by September 1. CGS is a hands-on, Montessori-type program that teaches Bible stories, liturgical action and the beginnings of our Catholic Faith to children. 
 

Students in Grades 3 - 6 Who HAVE Received First Communion 
Choose from one of two options:

Options for grades 7 - 8 pre-Confirmation (Ignite), grades 9 - 11 pre-Confirmation (Ablaze) and Confirmation (grades 9 - 12 after two years of pre-Confirmation classes) are offered. All pre-Confirmation and Confirmation families are required to attend Mass twice a month and attend parish events. Please email our youth minister Livia Telles-Rodriguez to schedule a meeting and enroll your child.