Adolescent Catechesis

The Diocese of Buffalo is pleased to provide to parishes and Catholic high schools current Curriculum Guidelines for Adolescent Catechesis.  Closely aligned with Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework of the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age (USCCB, 2008) and the Adaptation of the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework of the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age (USCCB, 2010), this document replaces all previous versions of the Curriculum Guides for Adolescent Catechesis of the Diocese of Buffalo.

Please review each of the documents provided below - simply click on the title to download.  They are a resource for the implementation of a comprehensive and systemic approach to adolescent catechesis.  Please contact us should you have any questions or need assistance with session development, catechist training, or anything related to adolescent faith formation.

Please note that the curriculum for Confirmation preparation is separate.  Please review our standard using this link.

Confirmation Retreat "How To" workshop on Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord, Orchard Park.  See all the details and register.

Getting Ready for Lent:  As leaders we are called to walk with all people, but especially our teens, during this Lenten season of prayer and fasting.  Please use the Lenten Resource Guide to assist you in exploring this topic.

 The Curriculum Guidelines for Adolescent Catechesis by Topic

CORE Curriculum

 I.  Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ
II.  Jesus and the New Testament
III. The Mission of Christ and the Church
IV. Sacraments and Prayer
V.  Morality

Elective Topics

VI.   Sacred Scripture
VII.  Church History
VIII. Christian Lifestyles
IX.   Catholic Social Teaching
X.    Ecumenism & Interreligious Issues 

Curriculum guidlines are in alignment with the USCCB's Adapted Adolescent Curriculum Framework for Parish and Youth Ministry Programs.

Advent Resource Guide

Service Immersion Resource Guide

Webinar by Tom East:  The Start of Something Big - Preparing Youth for Confirmation

Pro-Life Resources