Catechetical Cathedral Awards

Mass for Religious Education & Presentation of Anniversary Awards

Saturday, January 16, 2027 (11:00AM) at
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul  


Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is the celebrant for the annual Mass. The presentation of anniversary awards which recognize the ministry of Directors and Catechists of Parish Religious Education immediately follows the Mass. 

The Paul VI Award, the highest award of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for work in the field of catechesis, locally and nationally, will be presented to: 

 2027

Missionary Childhood Association
Michele Meiers
Assistant Director
Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Clergy are invited to concelebrate. Please contact the Office for Catechetical Formation at phillyocf@archphila.org to arrange for parking.

Sponsored by the Office for Catechetical Formation and Archdiocesan Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators, and Administrators of Religious Education.

Registration Deadline is November 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Catechetical Formation at phillyocf@archphila.org

Please register only ONE CATECHIST per form. 

To order awards for distribution on Saturday, January 16,2027 at the Cathedral Basilica, please complete the form below. If a catechist will not be attending the cathedral, do not use this form.  There is a different form to complete for parish distribution. After completing the form with all the information (including credit card info) you will receive a confirmation email.  This is proof of purchase.  Please be accurate with all names as this is what will be printed in the booklet.

Instructions for D/CREs:

1. The DRE/CRE must complete the Registration Form for each recipient attendee. 

2. All clergy/religious should include his/her title with first name.

3. You may select only one award per recipient.

4. The total at the bottom of the registration is the amount owed for the registration.

CATECHIST AWARD CRITERIA
Only ONE Catechist per form. Please select only ONE award.
Please Note: You will still need to fill out Payer Information below. However you will be able to bypass Credit Card Information.
$13.00
$28.00
$29.00
$38.00
$43.00
$40.00
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Total: $0.00
Future Commitment: $0.00

Registration Deadline is November 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Catechetical Formation at phillyocf@archphila.org

D/CRE Information
Please let us know the Number of Persons with disabilities requiring special seating.
Name of the Catechist
**It is your responsibility to add the name of the catechist to be called at the ceremony.
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