"Let all the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of god belongs to such as these."
 Mark 10:14
 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori based model of faith formation for children beginning at 3 years old through age 6. CGS meets once a week on a variety of days of your choosing in a prepared space called the Atrium. Children receive weekly presentations on Scripture and Liturgy that help to foster their own personal relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd.  

The Level I Atrium: Join in the Wonder of the 3-6-Year-Old Child
The 3-6-year-old child is particularly capable of receiving and enjoying the most essential elements of our faith—the announcement of God’s love especially experienced through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who died and is risen. Materials on the life of Jesus Christ and his teachings help to make the mystery of God concrete for the child. The heart of the catechesis for children under six revolves around the Parable of the Good Shepherd. Jesus announces that he is the Good Shepherd who calls each one by name. The sheep listen to the voice of the Shepherd and follow him.

The 3-6 year old child enters the mystery of the Eucharist by first learning the names of the articles used on the altar and then through the most important gestures including the preparation of the chalice, the epiclesis and offering, and the sign of peace. Through the experience of seeing these gestures, presented one by one, the Mass emerges as the Sacrament of the Gift. The child becomes acquainted with the historical character of the liturgy through the events of the Last Supper, Christ’s death, and His resurrection.

The Atrium at Corpus Christi is located at the Holy Child site on the Religious Education building.  All children are welcome, but bathroom independence is a must.

We offer CGS Level 1 on Mondays 9:30 – 11 am beginning in September  

 Any questions or if you wish to volunteer for CGS, please contact Liz Hand at [email protected]