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).

• 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).

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

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Sacraments:

• First Holy Communion: Sunday ?? 2027.

• Confirmation: Saturday ?? 2027 (with the Norwegian group).

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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. 3000.65.49108 - 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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