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.
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
Our last classes for CGS atrium this year were Sunday, May 10th and Wednesday May 13th. Thank you to all our wonderful dedicated volunteer catechists, assistants and parents. It’s been a truly wonderful year!! God bless all of you.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 29th to July 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm at St. Joseph Campus
For ages 4-yr old thru 5th Grade
Free to attend; optional t-shirts are $12
This year’s theme: The 10 Commandments (God’s Top Ten)
Register online here by June 8th: REGISTER
Order T-Shirts: Here
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For ages 4-yr old thru 5th Grade
Free to attend; optional t-shirts are $12
This year’s theme: The 10 Commandments (God’s Top Ten)
Register online here by June 8th: REGISTER
Order T-Shirts: Here
Full Page Flyer
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!
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!
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.
