Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in Sacred Scripture, liturgy, and respect for the child’s rich relationship with God.  Children are helped to receive and respond to the loving call of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who calls them by name, has loved them first and desires a deep relationship with them.

Central to CGS is the atrium, a room containing beautiful materials that focus the child’s attention on key scripture passages or liturgical moments.  The environment that is provided meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children.

Why religious education for the very young?

We believe that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another particularly before the age of six and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child. Children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship.

How can you help?

All of the materials in the Atrium are created and prepared by the parish community.  If you have any artistic talent —woodworking, sculpting, painting, arts and crafts, sewing—your help will be appreciated.

Regarding Registration

To register your children for the upcoming Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program please contact Vici (609) 646-0806 or Cece DiAngelo in the Religious Education office (609) 484-0249.