Shepherd’s Promise
Shepherd’s Promise is weekly religious education for students in Grades K–8 (5 years old by June 1), geared for children who attend public schools, charter schools and those who are homeschooled.
We use the Word of Life curriculum that was developed by the Augustine Institute and Loyola Press. It blends the Old Testament heritage with New Testament revelation, so that children can learn the roots of our Catholic faith and make connections between the two. There are opportunities for meditating on scripture through Lectio Divina, sacred art and the saints’ lives at every grade level. There is also an emphasis on the virtues, and learning traditional Catholic prayers. In addition, we have special events throughout the year: a student-led mass, a Living Rosary, Advent Wreath lighting and Living Stations of the Cross. The kids also do drama to act out and learn about the Annunciation, St Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe.
For more information on the Word of Life curriculum, please visit: www.wordoflifeseries.org
More Information
Classes are held on Tuesdays 4:30PM–5:45PM or Wednesdays 5:45PM–7:00PM.
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 Shepherd’s Promise 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 Shepherd’s Promise 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 Reconciliation
My child is in one of the grades 4 thru 11 and has not received either 1 or all of the sacraments
Reconciliation
First Communion
Confirmation
Children’s Sacramental Preparation – Saint Thomas More Catholic Parish (stthomasmore.org)
Registration Open: April 1–August 18
Come be a member of Jesus’ flock! Registration for 2024-2025 school year will open April 1st.
Catechists are always needed! Won’t you help share the faith with our younger catechists?
To register, please contact Donna Engel at donnae@stthomasmore.org.
For program information, please contact Deanne Vizurraga at deannev@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9244
