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FAITH FORMATION AT SAINT KATHARINE DREXELCore Faith Formation
Choose the Path That Fits Your Family
We believe faith formation is for everyone — children, adults, families with or without kids, and individuals at every stage of life. Our three core programs each take a different approach, so you can choose what works best for your household. All three share the same goal: helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Growing in Faith Together
A whole community approach meeting Sunday evenings. Open to every parish household — families with or without children. Nursery and Pre-K available.
Home Study
Faith formation at your own pace, in your own home. Parents and guardians lead their children through an age-appropriate curriculum with parish support throughout the year.
F.I.R.E.
Family Intergenerational Religious Education. Small groups of households meet in homes, taking turns leading sessions grounded in Scripture and the Catechism.
Not sure which program is right for your family? Our faith formation team is happy to help. Contact the parish office or speak with any of our Pastoral Associates after Mass.
Children & Youth
Faith Formation for Young People
From nursery through high school, SKD offers a range of programs to support the faith development of our young people — and the families walking alongside them.
Every Sunday
Something for Every Age
- Nursery — infants and toddlers up to age 3
- Kate’s Kids — ages 3–5, liturgically based program
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word — Kindergarten through Grade 4
- Middle School Ministry — Grades 6–8
- High School Ministry — Grades 9–12
Plus Vacation Bible School each summer for children entering Pre-K through Middle School.
Questions about children’s and youth programs? Contact Ana Maria Alvarado.
Small Faith Communities
Over Ten Groups Meeting Regularly
- Scripture & Bible studies — in person and online
- Women’s groups — Walking with Purpose, She Shall Be Called Woman
- Men’s groups — That Man Is You
- Couples & families — Art of Catholic Family Life
- Seniors — Drexel Voyagers
- LGBTQ+ support — Together in Hope
- Mental health — Sanctuary of Hope
Something new forming all the time — browse the full list to find your community.
Young Adults & Small Groups
Community for Every Season of Life
Whether you’re in your 20s navigating faith on your own for the first time, or a longtime parishioner looking for a deeper connection — there is a community here for you.
Our Young Adult Ministry gathers those 18–39 for faith, friendship, and fellowship. And our Small Faith Communities offer over ten different groups meeting regularly across a range of formats, interests, and life stages.
Our Vision
Faith Boldly Lived
Everything we do in faith formation flows from our parish’s call to be a community of disciples — rooted in the Eucharist, growing together, and sent out to serve. Learn more about the vision and pastoral plan guiding Saint Katharine Drexel into the future.