Welcome to Our Saturday & Sunday Catechism Program!

​The Catholic Church has always taught that the task of educating children is the natural right and responsibility of parents. The rite of Baptism, for example, makes specific reference to this truth when the priest says to the parents, "You have asked to have your child baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring them up to keep God's commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking?" Our Catechism Program is designed to help you carry out that "Yes" in answer to this question asked at your child's Baptism.

The Shrine of  the Sacred Heart of Jesus offers a catechism program for children preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation - i.e. Baptism,  First Holy Communion and for Confirmation on Saturdays & Sundays.  Classes are held on Saturdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.  When you visit the Shrine on Saturday, ask for Sr. Francisca Nzomo.
​
The Shrine also has a Sunday English Catechism Program for those families who Sundays are more suitable for their children's faith formation.  Classes start with Mass at 8:00 am followed by classes at 9:30 to 10:45 am.   When you visit the Shrine on Sunday, ask for Catechist Pauline Oburu.
Please note that submission of an application form does not guarantee a seat for your child in our program. Having completed the attached form, please come to see our Coordinator after classes on Saturday after the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays and between 11:00 to 11:30 am for the Sunday Catechism Classes. 

Acceptance of new applicants in our Sunday English Catechism Program is subject to availability of spaces in any particular class at the time of registration. Our capacity to accept more children in our program is constrained by our classroom sizes and availability of catechists.

Registration Requirements

​​To register your child in our catechism program, you will need to provide us with the following information: 
  1. ​A clear copy of your child's Baptism Certificate.
  2. If your child has received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, we will need confirmation of that as well, so that they can be placed in the appropriate class/group.
  3. Your child's gender & date of birth.
  4. Full names and contact details for both parents/guardians (mobile number & email address).
  5. An alternative or emergency contact number.
  6. Any special needs or allergies we should be aware of.
  7. If you are transferring from another Parish, a letter or email from your former Parish or child's Catholic School, confirming that your child has been attending catechism classes will be required, particularly if your child will be admitted to a sacrament class.  The letter or email should mention what level of preparation your child has received to-date.  Emails should be sent to the Catechism Coordinator at ajshrinecatechist@gmail.com​​

Contact Our Sunday Catechism Coordinator

​You can contact our Sunday Catechism Coordinator at:
Email:  ajshrinecatechist@gmail.com