Religious Education in English
Religious Education in English takes place every Sunday after the 9:30 am English mass. The classes start at 10:45 am and last about 60 min. The schedule follow the ISS calendar regarding classes and breaks.
The classes for 2025-2026 will start on Sunday 31st August 2025.
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The classes are held by volunteer parents and members of the parish. Their mission is faith formation. The courses are heavily focused on teaching the four pillars of the faith: prayer, the Creed, the 10 Commandments, the sacraments. This journey in the catholic faith is to be shared and lived in family and with the others parish members.
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The groups proposed are:
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Kindergarden for young kids.
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Preparation to the First Holy Communion (Step A and Step B): these two years of education are mandatory to be able to receive the sacrament. Minimum age 7 years old (from 2nd grade).
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Preparation to Confirmation (Step A and Step B): these two years of education are mandatory to be able to receive the sacrament. Minimum age 13 years old (from 8th grade).
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Continuous Religious Education: for those who are not preparing to receive sacraments but want to continue RE.
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Fee:
There is a annual fee to cover for the materials and books used in the classes: 500 NOK for one child or 700 NOK per family.
You can make the payment either by :
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Transfert to bank account no. 3000.65.49108 - specify ENG-RE + name of the child + group.
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Vipps: #589798 (KATEKESE - St. Svithun Menighet / ENG - Religious Education) - specify name of the child + group.
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Stavanger kommunal aktivitetskort via Friskus.
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Card or cash at the parish office (opening hours 09:00-15:00).
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If you have questions or need economical support, please contact the catechesis coordinator at katekese@stavanger.katolsk.no or tlf. 41379795.
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