Religious  Education
Classes  Kindergarten thru 5

The most precious gift given to us by God is our children, and their faith formation begins at home with you.  It is in the home that we first learn about God and to prayerfully seek His will.  As parents, you are given the incredible task of making the Faith a part of your family’s everyday life.  And we are here to help.

The programs provided in our parish are designed to support parents in educating children about the Catholic faith.  Each grade level provides learning experiences based on age appropriate understanding of God and the Church.  Emphasis on Church doctrine is included with each lesson and prayer is an integral part of every class.

Grade level classes provide a blend of textbook instruction, basic doctrines of the Church, breaking open the Word of God and faith sharing with peers.  Classes are led by volunteer catechists from the parish who teach and share the Faith with the help of a diocesan approved curriculum.  Lesson content is supplemented with hands-on activities, facilitated group discussions of weekly lessons and guided understanding of how to live the Faith in everyday life.  Parents are always encouraged to help with instructional programs by assisting in class.

Loyola Press's Finding God provides the core of our elementary curriculum. Families are invited to visit the Finding God website to learn more about the program and reinforce content covered in class.  This program is approved by the Diocese of Austin for use in our parish.

Four class times are offered each week and classes are held in the Hope Building of Holy Family Catholic School.
Monday  4:30 to 5:30 PM
Monday  6:00 to 7:00 PM 
Tuesday  4:30 to 5:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Contact: Mhel Galaviz at mhel@svdpparish.org

Home Study Grades 3-5
We offer a Home Study program for grades 3, 4 & 5. (Sacrament years are not an option for Home Study.)    This is a great way to spend quality time with your child while teaching the Faith.  Textbook materials and grade level syllabus are provided to those that participate in this program.  

Contact: Mhel Galaviz -  mhel@svdpparish.org 

During the years of sacramental preparation, the Diocese requires that children receive instruction in the parish program.  Please view the requirements for sacraments for children on our Sacramental Preparation web page.

Contact: Mhel Galaviz -  mhel@svdpparish.org