The Family Catechesis program is a hybrid program for students in Grades 1 through 8. Families enrolled in Family Catechesis meet once a month for a 75-minute session that includes reflection, discussion, and activities. The session begins with families together, then breaks into groups: parents, children in Grades 1-3, children in Grades 4-5, and a combined group for students in Grades 6-8.

Teams of catechists will work with each group for about 45 minutes. Families will then work on specified sessions in the grade-level Loyola Press books with their students for the remainder of the month, sending in online assessments for each student’s session.

Program offerings:

• Sunday – 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at Giles Campus / McDonough Hall - 2nd Floor of Gleeson Building (1025 Columbian)
• Tuesday – 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM at Ascension Campus / Ascension School - Pine Room (601 Van Buren)

2026-2027 Family Catechesis Classes begin on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:45 PM (Ascension Campus) and Sunday, September 13 at 9:00 AM (St. Giles Campus).

> 2026-2027 Family Catechesis Calendar (PDF)

To learn more, contact Deborah Ruff at [email protected].