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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION - Registration is Now Open

REGISTRATION

Throughout the school year, on class days, Children’s Faith Formation families are encouraged to gather together on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and children will go to their Children’s Faith Formation rooms at 9:45 a.m. For more information about our 2023-2024 program, please contact Julie Hughes @317-257-1085 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

St. Pius X Children's Faith Formation (CFF) helps form the faith of non-parochial school students from age 3 through 5th grade and meets on most Sunday mornings during the school year. Children's Faith Formation families are encouraged to gather together from 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and children will go to their Children's Faith Formation rooms at 9:45 a.m. CFF teaches the religion curriculum of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, which presents Catholic doctrine within the four-part framework of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (creed, sacraments, Christian living and prayer). Here is a list of the curriculum checklist for Preschool through 5th grade:  Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade   

Registration for CFF 2023-2024 will be available in September. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-257-1085, for more information.    

In the September 6, 2019 edition of the Criterion, there was an article written by John Shaughnessy titled, "Taking down barriers helps children learn God's message". This story highlights the St. Pius X Children's Faith Formation ministry to our deaf children that attend Children's Faith Formation. The link to the story can be found here.  Thank you to John Shaughnessy and the Criterion for sharing this article.

If you have a child in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who would like to join EDGE, you may register them at the link here EDGE  If you have questions regarding EDGE, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-466-3370.

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

CLOW is a continuation of the Mass on a child's level beginning with the first reading and proceeding to the offertory. It is especially designed for children 4-7 years old. The children are invited to come forward and follow the adult leader to the Multipurpose room, where they gather during the Liturgy of the Word and listen to and break open the Gospel at their level, September through May. We are looking for adult leaders and teen helpers for the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-466-3365 for more information.  

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) 

If your child is in 3rd grade or older and is wishing Baptism and/or Eucharist and Reconciliation, programs are adapted to fit the needs of the individual. We welcome the opportunity to catechize your children! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 317-466-3365, for more information.

C.Y.O. Youth Athletics

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The athletic programs offered by St. Pius X Catholic Church, are an extension and expression of the values upon which our religious beliefs are based. As such, love of God and love of neighbor are two goals we strive to attain.

It is our intention to provide programs and direction that allow each child to maximize the talents which God bestowed. At the same time, all associated with the program must conduct themselves in a manner that exhibits good sportsmanship and love of neighbor. St. Pius X parents/attendees, athletes, and coaches shall adhere to the parish sports code of conduct.  

 parents/attendees code     athletes code     coaches code   

The Catholic Youth Organization has partnered with St. Vincent Sports Performance and the Athlete's Concussion Alliance to provide the tools and information regarding the CYO Concussion Education Initiative and Policy. It is very important that all CYO coaches, parents, and participants are educated in the signs and symptoms of a concussion and how to proceed if a child has sustained or is suspected of sustaining a concussion.

SPX sports team pictures are needed. Team photos with athletes' and coaches' names can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Our School Spirit Wear store is your home for school uniform and school spirit wear products that features t-shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces, and more. The store is now closed. *All purchases are final - No returns or exchange.   

The Athletic Spirit Wear Store is open. We provide product options designed for each of the seasonal sports along with a collection of core spirit wear options. You will find a focused product assortment for each of the selected sports. Gear up today with your sport and athletic school spirit wear to show your true school energy! Click the store link, https://shop.distinctimages.net/SPX_ATHLETICS/shop/home, to join in the excitement.  The Panther Pro Shop is now closed. 

St. Pius X offers a variety of sports. There are three steps to register  for an SPX sport. Schedules for upcoming SPX  games  and  practices are available. The Sweeney Pass is a season pass to all home games in the SPX gym during the 2021-2022 school year. The $30 cost includes admission for you and your entire immediate family and will be charged to your FACTS account. You can sign up for a Sweeney Pass at the admission table the next time you are at an SPX home event. The Sweeney Pass online form will be available soon.

• Registration and Payment: When registering through Orgs Online, if you want the fees charged to your FACTS account, when you are asked for a credit card, you can simply "save registration" and your child will be registered for the specific sport and your FACTS account will be charged. 
• Physicals: All student athletes must have a physical not more than 12 months old on file to participate in CYO Activities. The physical release form that was permitted last year, is not sufficient this year.  You can download the required physical form here. All completed physical forms should be submitted directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to the start of any sports season. Your student may not be allowed to participate in practices or compete with their team without this completed form.

Adult

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The Adult Education Team (AET) and Faith Formation Commission provides monthly speakers, DVD series, and other opportunities from September through May.  

Mom's Group- Any moms are welcome to join this fun and informal monthly group. Come together, connect, and form lasting relationships with other moms. Feel free to bring little ones. Babysitters will be available to help with young children.  If you have questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Agape Gathering - Once a month, we gather as a community for fellowship, food, and games/activity. We start with prayer and supper then move onto games and faith sharing. Each agape gathering is held at a different location each month. All young adults of the parish are invited. Kids are welcome.

Women's Night -  Women of all ages are invited to join for snacks, drinks, and conversation with other women of the parish once a month, during the school year. Our next Women's Night will be held on Thursday, September 14th, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., in the church conference rooms. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

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