ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

• Each year catechism program commences in September and ends in May.
• The program follows a curriculum which was approved by the Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia (AVOSA) and the Office of Christian Formation for Parish Catechism across the vicariate. The curriculum is described below:
  • For Grades 1 to 6, the program uses 'Sadliers - We believe' series.  
  • Grade 7 and 8 use the 'Called to be faithful - A Confirmation journey' specially developed as a confirmation program for use in the Vicariate.
  • Grades 9 -12 follow 'Life Teen' Programme and Youcat.
• Children who are 6 years old can join Grade 1 and continue their eight-year faith formation that culminates with the Sacrament of confirmation in Grade 8. Those in Grades 9 to 12 can join the Teen Ministry. 
• Children prepare themselves for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Grade 3 and receive their First Holy Communion in Grade 4.
• Preparations for Confirmation begin in Grade 7 and students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation usually during Pentecost which coincides with the end of Grade 8.

     We are now accepting registration of  NEW student for our catechism program, CY 2024-2025. Please use this link  

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