Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd was reintroduced to our OLC School and Faith Formation Families in September of 2021. ELFF now offers Level I (3-6 yrs) sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We also added a Level II (6-9 yrs) session on Wednesday from 6:15-7:30 pm. All CGS sessions are held in the Guadalupe Room. Here are a few characteristics of CGS:

• CGS uses a Montessori, hands-on approach to catechesis. Children encounter Jesus through Scripture, liturgy, prayer, and the sacraments. 
• The Atrium is a prayerful space that allows children to experience silence, peace, concentration, and meditation. CGS recognizes the child’s relationship with God already exists. 
• Practical Life, Art Works, and Care of the Atrium are methods used to assist the child in slowing down; to embrace a gentle rhythm of serenity.
• Atrium materials highlight the liturgical seasons of our church: Ordinary Time (green), Advent/Lent (purple), Christmas/Easter (white), and Pentecost (red). 

If you would like to volunteer or help make Atrium materials, please contact Donna Phillips at dphillips@olcparish.net.

Level 1 is for ages 3-6, level 2 is ages 7-9. CGS uses a Montessori approach to catechesis. Our Level One atrium allows children to encounter Jesus through Scripture, liturgy, and the sacraments. The session capacity is 15 children. Click Introduction to CGS to learn more. 

CGS Sessions Available for 2022-2023: