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 2026-2027 will start on Sunday 30th August 2026.

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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:

• Kindergarden for young kids.

• 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).

• Continuous Religious Education: for those who are not preparing to receive sacraments but want to continue RE.

• 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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Sacraments:

• First Holy Communion: Sunday 23rd May 2027.

• Confirmation: Saturday 5th June 2027 (with the Norwegian group).

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Weekend camp for Confirmands:

Teenagers in Confirmation - Step A and Confirmation - Step B will join the confirmands from the Norwegian groups for a mandatory overnight  weekend (Friday to Sunday):

• Confirmation A: 29th-31st January 2027, Horve Ungdomssenter, Hommersåk.

• Confirmation B: 13th-15th November 2026, Horve Ungdomssenter, Hommersåk.

There the kids can get to know each other better and live their faith together on a daily basis!

It comes with an extra cost of 700 NOK (covering transportation, lodging, food and activities).

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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 :

• Vipps: #589798 (KATEKESE - St. Svithun Menighet / ENG - Religious Education) - specify "name of the child + group".

• Transfert to bank account no. 3000.16.26252 - specify "ENG-RE + name of the child + group".

• 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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Registration for 2026-2027 is open 😊

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