Godly Play presents our life with God through song, movement, art and storytelling, and is a method of Christian education and spiritual direction offered by St. Austin’s for children for ages 3–5.  

In Godly Play, children meet God through prayer, listening to God’s word, working with different art materials, and working with each other. Young children learn about the world around them by using all their senses.

The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language (the language of our Christian tradition) to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives.

This Christ-centered curriculum nurtures young children's natural tendency to seek a relationship with God, and reinforces a strong sense of community and love. Allelu! is a developmentally appropriate curriculum that utilizes hands-on, experiential learning techniques such as art, dramatic play, music, crafts, and discussion to fully engage and energize the children at home and in the classroom.

Alive in Christ is built on a spiral curriculum that integrates seven central doctrinal themes of Church teaching, Alive in Christ teaches children to know, love, and live their Catholic faith through Scripture, doctrine, and prayer.

• A truly engaging, comprehensive journey in faith that encompasses the six tasks of catechesis
• The grade level lens allows children to focus on a foundational topic in our Catholic faith each year
• Developmentally appropriate text, images, exercises, and activities all interact in ways that address multiple learning styles and engage the child’s senses and imagination
• Children discover, explore, and experience traditional and modern artworks specifically chosen for each grade level with a connection to Scripture, tradition, and chapter objectives

Because St. Austin views faith formation as a total parish experience, we are offer a unique program for parents whose children are preparing for the reception of First Sacraments (Reconciliation and the Eucharist) or whose children are enrolled in the RCIA adapted for children (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation) as a component of their child’s formation and preparation.

Please find more information on our Sacraments page or contact Rachel Vaughn.

6th, 7th and 8th graders gather together on Sundays during the school year from 10:15 – 11:15. The curriculum used, Be My Disciples, involves action based discussion and activities that focus on Christ in the New Testament, the Creed and Old Testament scripture readings. The topics covered each week invite the student to discuss their faith journey and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as one of His disciples.

9th through 12th graders gather together on Sunday mornings during the school year from 10:00-11:15.  The calendar will be available in August. 

Information on Youth Confirmation usually celebrated in the 10th Grade is available on our Confirmation page.

As Catholics, we believe that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God. Each of us is sacred and our lives—body, mind and soul—should be treated with respect.
 

• Called to Protect™ for Children is the safety education piece of our Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) program designed specifically for elementary grade students K-5.  It focuses on understanding rules, appropriate touch, boundaries, how to respond to uncomfortable situations and introduces technology safety.  Called to Protect for Children is not human sexuality education and is best described as age-appropriate safety education.

• ​​​​​​​Called to Protect™ for Youth gives our young people practical tools, in language and medium they can understand, to realize this fundamental teaching of our faith.This program is available to 6th through 12th graders in parishes and schools within the Diocese of Austin. The Diocese of Austin website provides parents with an overview of the program as well as additional resources.

For more about visit our Ethics and Integrity in Ministry page.