Religious Education

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)

PRE-K THRU GRADE 6
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Faith Formation program for children ages 3-12 that is grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and Liturgy. CGS uses Maria Montessori’s educational principles and Sofia Cavaletti’s biblical theology to provide a prayerful, age-appropriate environment, in which the child can explore the Gospel through hands-on materials representing essential proclamations of the Christian message.
Catechists prepare the space called the Atrium, and they assist the children as they work to discover and respond with joy to the growing knowledge of their relationship with God, first proclaimed to them through Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

No CGS/Atrium classes Sept. 28, October 1, 5, and 8.
Classes resume October 12 & 15 after Fall break.
OFFICIAL SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

PARENT SIGNUPS

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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
WEDNESDAY EVENING
ST NICHOLAS COLORING CONTEST

Sacramental Preparation ~ First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

At All Saints, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is our formation for the celebration and reception for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. It is based on the Rome model. This consists of six Scripture meditations, a retreat day, which includes their First Confession, white garment and candle presentation, Last Supper celebration and extended work time in the atrium.
Parents meet monthly with our priests as we meet with the children in the atrium. We also use Dynamic Catholic’s BLESSED series as an at home resource for families.
The CGS model for sacramental preparation stresses the deepening relationship and “dwelling place” for our children with Jesus Christ, the true Shepherd. His mercy, compassion, forgiveness and love for us is abounding!

 
MEETING SCHEDULE/MEDITATIONS:
Start at 6:30pm, child and (at least one) parent unless noted otherwise; location- St. Joe Campus
Sept. 30- True Vine I ~ John 15:1-9
Nov. 4- True Vine II ~ John 15: 1-9
Dec. 2- Found Coin/Sheep ~ Luke 15:4-6; Luke 15:8-9
Jan. 6- Forgiving Father ~ Luke 15:11-24
Feb. 7- Reconciliation Retreat 9:00am (children only)
Feb. 7- First Reconciliation 11:00am (families invited)
Feb. 7- Celebration meal with Pastors after 1st Reconciliation (children only)
 
Mar. 3- Review altar works, gestures
Apr. 7- The Centurion Servant ~ Matthew 8:5-10,13
Apr. 14- Practice for First Holy Communion
Apr. 18- First Holy Communion 10:00am
Apr. 18-19- Second Holy Communion at any Weekend Mass
May 9-10- May Crowning; Children are invited to participate in the procession.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

GRADE 7 THRU 10
Religious education aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of as well as sensitivity to different religions. Education is crucial to the development of a tolerant society. The goal of our program is to teach our Faith, encourage faithfulness to Jesus Christ, aid in developing a personal relationship with Jesus, and foster discipleship of Jesus Christ.