Offering young people life skills training,
Christian relationships, and the truth of the Gospel.
Now serving the community of Elizabethtown, PA
LIFE SKILLS
Whether fixing a lawn mower or preparing a balanced dinner, we want to equip young people with practical skills to support themselves and their families as they transition into adulthood.
RELATIONSHIPS
We want to foster the passing on of knowledge, character, and values through relationships. Intergenerational relationships are an important part of a healthy community.
FAITH
We believe that wisdom and truth come through the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the designer and the sustainer of this entire world, and His physical, moral, and spiritual laws guide us in all that we do and teach at Catalyst.
What's Happening at Catalyst
From toddlers to teens to mentors, Catalyst brings every generation together to learn, serve and grow in Christ.
Life-Skill Workshops
Catalyst is a faith-based learning center in the heart of Elizabethtown. Young people get hands-on training in practical, life-building skills here, taught by mentors who care about them and want to fill their lives with purpose, vision and hope for the future.
Our first pilot workshops start this October for ages 10 to 12, and they're free.
- Woodshop: Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, starting October 7, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- Mechanical Shop: Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, starting October 6, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Both shops filled quickly, so we're keeping a waitlist for future sessions.
Mommy & Me, Play & Learn
A faith-based group where moms and their children, newborn to age five, connect, learn and grow together.
Our goal is to build supportive relationships with mentors and other moms, and to grow knowledge and confidence as a parent, all centered on Christ and His Word.
How a morning works:
- Hour one: We open with active songs and learn about the calendar, the seasons and the weather. Then moms and children rotate through three 15-minute learning stations: a sensory and skills table, a craft, and active games.
- Hour two: The kids head off for snack and story time with our Children's Director and teen helpers. Meanwhile, moms gather for "Mom's Coffee Talk," a time of teaching and discussion.
Mentors & Teachers
Every skill taught at Catalyst comes from someone willing to share it. Our mentors and teachers invest their time and know-how so the next generation can thrive.
Have a skill worth passing on? We need you.
Our first workshops teach woodworking and mechanical skills, and we want to add more. Cooking, sewing, gardening, home repair and personal finance are all on our wish list.
If you enjoy working with young people and want to share what you know, we'd love to hear from you.
If you enjoy working with young people and want to share what you know, we'd love to hear from you.
Partner With Us Through Giving
Our workshops and programs are free for every family. Your generosity keeps it that way and helps us equip the next generation with skills, relationships and the truth of the Gospel.
Built to Last Campaign
Fund the tools that equip the next generation. Volunteers have built our wood and mechanical shops from the ground up. Now we need the tools to fill them, so young people can learn skills that last a lifetime.
Give Where It's Needed Most
Support Mommy & Me, our workshops and mentoring, and the everyday work of pointing young people to Christ.
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Address
29 S Market St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Contact Us
(845) 453-8363