 The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to the religious formation of children 3 to 12 years of age, inspired by the Montessori principles of education. The catechists meet with the children in a prepared environment called the “atrium”.
The catechist presents materials with close links to biblical and liturgical sources, and the child is free to choose an activity that will allow him or her to carry on a conversation with God.
The atrium is divided into three levels of formation. Level I meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 am. This level is for children 3 to 6 years of age (PreK to K).
Levels II and III meet on Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 4 to 5:15 pm. Level II is geared to children who are 6 to 9 years of age (1st to 3rd grades), Level III is for children 9 to 12 years of age (4th to 6th grades).
Students who enroll in our Traditional Religious Education program or in our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program also receive formation for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation at the appropriate age and readiness. The formation for all sacraments includes students and their parents in a multi-generational setting which fosters prayer, formation, and service throughout their preparation process.
Parental involvement is key to the success of this program. See the Be a RE Volunteer Page for more details.
For more information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, please visit the website of the National Association of CGS at www.cgsusa.org.
For more information call the Religious Education Office at 708-383-4185 or reled@stgilesparish.org.
2010-2011 Calendar for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
2010-2011 Calendar in Adobe Reader (pdf - 222 KB)
See How to Participate in our Family and Faith Liturgy
| Month |
Sunday Mornings
from
9:30 to 10:30 am
for Level I
Gleeson Atrium |
Wednesday
Afternoon
from 4 to 5:15 pm
for Level II / III
Gleeson Atrium |
Thursday
Afternoon
from 4 to 5:15 pm
for Level II / III
Gleeson Atrium |
Family and Faith Liturgy
at
9:30 am
Church |
| September |
12, 19 |
8, 15, 22 |
9, 16, 23 |
26 |
| October |
3, 17, 31 |
6, 13, 20 |
7, 14, 21 |
24 |
| November |
7, 14, 21 |
3, 10, 17 |
4, 11, 18 |
28 |
| December |
5, 12, 19 |
1, 8, 15 |
2, 9, 16 |
24
(3 pm and 5 pm) |
| January |
9, 16 |
5, 12, 19 |
6, 13, 20 |
23 |
| February |
6, 13, 20 |
2, 9, 16 |
3, 10, 17 |
27 |
| March |
6, 13, 20 |
2, 16, 23 |
3, 17, 24 |
27 |
| April |
3, 10 |
6, 13, 20 |
7, 14, 21 |
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| Level IV Schedule is by Arrangement |
| Important Dates |
Religious Education Parent Wine and Cheese Party Gathering
Friday,
September 24 at 6:30 pm in the McDonough Hall |
PREP Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 19 after 9:30 am Mass |
Advent Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 20th at 7 pm in Church |
Celebrate Religious Education!!!
January 2011 |
Ash Wednesday
February 9th - Service at 4:45 pm and Mass at 7 pm |
Lenten Reconciliation Service
Monday, April 11 at 7 pm in Church |
Closing Liturgy and Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm in the McDonough Hall |
Important Note
Religious Education Classes do not meet on the weeks of Children's and Family Liturgy so students and their families may attend and participate in this monthly 9:30 am Mass on Sunday |
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