Preschool -Grade 1
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Early Childhood Faith Formation
"The word of God is living and active..." Hebrews 4:12
Catechesis of the Word for Children
The Bible is a beautiful place for even the youngest children in our community to encounter Jesus in a unique and engaging way. While your family attends Mass and hears God's Word proclaimed in Scripture, children ages 4 through 1st grade will have the opportunity to hear the Gospel read and explained at their level through engaging teaching methods, and fun activities to take with them to continue learning and praying with your family at home.
Your child will begin Mass with your family, and leave prior to the first reading, led by a team of teachers to the cry room, to participate in Catechesis of the Word. After the homily, your child will return to pray along with your family for the remainder of Mass.
Catechesis of the Word will be offered approximately twice monthly, September through April, and is free to participate for all children ages 4 through 1st grade, but preregistration is preferred.Registration for 2022/23 will be available soon.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Young children have immense potential to know God in ways that are so often overlooked! Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a montessori based teaching method that recognizes that potential and provides children with a space designed for them (the Atrium) to learn, pray, and develop their relationship with Christ through the guidance of a trained catechist.
CGS is available for all Kindergarten and 1st Grade children, twice monthly on Sundays 10:15AM-11:15AM, September through April.2022-2023 Online Registration
2022-2023 Printable Registration PacketA Tuition Assistance Form is included in, both, the hard copy and online registration packet. No parish child will be denied participation in Faith Formation. All information is kept strictly confidential.
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What is it like inside a CGS Atrium?