Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered for children...

• Three years old (as of September 1, 2021),
• Four years old, and
• Five years old (as of May 1, 2022).

What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
CGS is a Montessori based Catholic faith formation program where children can grow in their relationship with God through a deep engagement in Scripture and liturgy.
 
God and the Child
CGS is based on the belief that God and the child are already in relationship. Our work as adults is to provide a place for the child and God to come together and grow.
 
The Atrium and Materials
The atrium is a specially prepared room where children can come to know Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The atrium is prepared with materials that children work with as a way of meditating upon the essentials of our faith found in Scripture and in liturgy. Examples of materials found in the atrium include small wooden figures of Jesus and the disciples used to meditate on the Last Supper; detailed interactive maps of the Land of Israel and the City of Jerusalem to help situate Jesus as a real person in time; Jerusalem Mustard Seeds and beautiful pearls to help ponder the Parables of the Kingdom of God; and a small Baptismal font and Paschal candle used to explore the significance of Baptism.

Classes will meet once a week, please see below for our session offerings. Students in ages 3, 4, and 5 will be mixed in our classes to allow for a variety of class dynamics:

• (Tuesdays from 8:15-9:45 AM - FULL)
• (Wednesdays from 8:15-9:45 AM - FULL)
• (Thursdays from 8:15-9:45 AM - FULL)
• If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please contact tnaughton@nativitystpaul.org

Tuition for 2021- 2022 will be $120/child, with a $20 discount if registered by April 1, 2021. Payment is submitted upon registration, but we ask that you first contact the program coordinator before registering to make sure there is space available. Her email is:  tnaughton@nativitystpaul.org

Financial Assistance is available -- we want Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to be available to any child that is interested!