Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program

An alternative approach to  religious education, this faith formation program for children ages 3-13 has a Montessori based curriculum and materials . Based entirely on scripture and liturgy, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd resides in a specially prepared environment called the Atrium. The hands on materials used to present lessons are designed to speak to the children in a special way with a dynamic, interactive, and multi-sensory approach. Stewardship is interwoven into the sessions to instill a strong sense of purpose and service to others.  Weekly sessions run from mid-September through April on Sunday evenings or  after school on Mondays. Children are grouped into one of four levels depending on their age/grade. Ninety plus hours of specialized training is required of catechists in their respective level in order to provide a theologically sound program (including sacramental preparation in second grade) to encourage and facilitate your child's faith formation.

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Level I (Preschool and Kindergarten)
Sunday, 6-7:30 pm or Monday, 4:30pm - 6:00 pm

Level II (1st, 2nd & 3rd grades)
Sunday, 6-7:30 pm or Monday, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation & First Eucharist are in the second year of this level.

Level III (4th and 5th grades)
Sunday, 6-7:30 pm or Monday, 4:30pm-6pm

Level IV (6th - 8th grades)
Sunday, 6-7:30 pm or Monday, 4:30pm-6pm

Levels I, III and IV atria are in the Learning Loft building. Level II is located in the school building in the Religious Education Office. 

Ninth Graders move on to Confirmation preparation .
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For More Information Contact:
Alicia Henrikson
Good Shepherd Program Coordinator
email: ahenrikson@st-gabriel.org
phone: 440-354-7858

​2019-20 Good Shepherd Calendar

YFF Programs
​Please call Rachel at the PSR Office, 354-7551,
to register your child in any Youth Faith Formation Program.

2019/20 Good Shepherd Parent Handbook