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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​For More Information Contact:
Alicia Henrikson
Good Shepherd Program Coordinator
email: ahenrikson@st-gabriel.org
phone: 440-354-7858

Rachel Troha, Youth Faith Formation Secretary
​rtroha@st-gabriel.org
St. Gabriel PSR Office - 440-354-7551
​St. Gabriel Parish Office - 440-352-8282

2022/23 Youth Faith Formation Registration