The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program where children can grow in their relationship with God through a deep engagement in Scripture and liturgy.  This program will lay the foundation for a life grounded in an awareness of God's love.  

Our primary beliefs are that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child.

Generally, a day in the atrium will include:
     *  A presentation of a part of the Bible or Liturgy given to the children, by the catechist.
     *  Time for children to work with materials of their own choice on their own.
     *  A gathering time of worship at the prayer table.

Levels:

Level 1 - ages 3-6 - 4:00 - 6:00 Tuesday Evenings - Weekly or Every other week
Level 2 - ages 6-9 - 4:30 - 6:30 Thursday Evenings - Every week

Registration & Tuition:

Registration Fee:  $25.00
Tuition:  Weekly - Registered In Parish:  1 child - $135.00    2 children - $225.00    3 children - $315.00
               Out-of-Parish:  1 child - $180.00     2 children - $270.00     3 children - $360.00
               Every Other Week - Registered In Parish:  1 child - $67.50    2 children - $112.50    3 children - $157.50
               Out-of-Parish:  1 child - $90.00     2 children - $135.00     3 children - $180.00
Donations:  Donations are always welcome and appreciated for the purchase of materials for the atrium.

Payment:
     *  Checks should be made payable to "Sts. Joachim & Ann Parish" with "CGS" in the memo line with Family
         Name and given to Sue Velders the first class session.
     *  Online payments can be made at:  https://osvhub.com/stsja/funds.