Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an interactive form of catechesis where children explore with hands-on materials to understand the Bible and the Mass. This religious experience fosters the growth of the relationship between God and the child in a place specially prepared for the religious life of children called the Atrium.
Feel free to click here to view an introduction video for a better understanding of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Registration Opens April 1. There is limited space, and spaces fill quickly. A registration link for all Faith Formation Options will be on the main Children’s Faith Formation page starting April 1. Parental Assistance is required a minimum of 4 times per year.
Multi-aged classes grouped by age:
Level 1 atrium room 120 = 4 years old (by 9/1) through 1st grade
Level 2 atrium St. Agnes room in Catacombs = 2nd and 3rd grade ( 7-9 years old) actively preparing to receive sacraments
Level 3 atrium St. Callistus room in Catacombs = 4th through 6th grade
More Information
Classes are held on Sundays 9:45am-11:15am or Tuesdays 4:30pm–5:45pm
Tuition Cost for registered parishioners
1 child – $105
2 or 3 children – $180
4 or more children – $230
Tuition Cost for non-registered parishioners
1 child – $155
2 or 3 children – $265
4 or more children – $340
Scholarships are available upon request. Contact Donna Engel for more information
My child needs sacraments:
2nd grade students who have been baptized in the Catholic Faith should be registered in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd second grade, and that will begin their sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation.
3rd grade students who have made their First Reconciliation in 2nd grade should be registered in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as third grade students, and that will enroll them to be in their second year of sacrament preparation for First Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.
If one of these circumstances apply to your child please go to this link to register;
My child is 7 years or older and needs to be baptized or was baptized in a different Christian Faith
My child is in 3rd grade and has not received first Reconcilation
My child is in one of the grades 4 thru 11 and has not received either 1 or all of the sacraments
Reconcilation
First Communion
Confirmation
Children’s Sacramental Preparation – Saint Thomas More Catholic Parish
Registration Open: April 1–August 18
The Top 5 Reasons to become a trained catechist are:
To build social relationships with like-minded people.
Catechist Formation is a retreat in which you will come to know more about, understand, and love our Catholic faith.
To help Saint Thomas More be able to provide CGS to our children.
To directly help grow the Kingdom of God through evangelization.
So your own children or grandchildren can learn about their faith and the Bible through CGS!
To register, please contact Donna Engel at donnae@stthomasmore.org.
For program information, please contact Yvette Ramos at yvetter@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9176.
