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.
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration Closed August 1st
Important dates
Wednesday, August 12: CGS Catechist and Assistant Meeting. 7:00pm in the Good Shepherd Center basement (school at St. Joseph Campus). Anyone interested in helping in our atriums is welcome.
Wednesday, August 26: parent meeting for pre-k through 6th grade children. The meeting will be at 6:30pm in the Good Shepherd Center basement.
Sunday, August 30 & Wednesday, September 2: first class days for pre-k through 6th grade children. Class times are at 4pm or 6:30pm. All classes are at the Good Shepherd Center at the St. Joseph campus.
Wednesday, September 2: parent meeting for Confirmation students (9th & 10th grade). The meeting will be at 6:30pm in the Parish Life Center at the St. Joseph campus.
Wednesday, September 9: first class for 7th – 10th grade. All classes for these grades begin at 6:30pm and are at the Parish Life Center.
Contact Information
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Pre-K through 6th grade): Cyndi Voegele and Teresa Callahan are coordinators and Katie Vitolo provides support. Email is aspatrium@gmail.com.
7th through 8th grade: Joeline Chipps is the coordinator. Email is jlnchips@yahoo.com.
9th-10th grade (Confirmation): Lucy Herth is the coordinator. Email is lucyherth.asp@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 12: CGS Catechist and Assistant Meeting. 7:00pm in the Good Shepherd Center basement (school at St. Joseph Campus). Anyone interested in helping in our atriums is welcome.
Wednesday, August 26: parent meeting for pre-k through 6th grade children. The meeting will be at 6:30pm in the Good Shepherd Center basement.
Sunday, August 30 & Wednesday, September 2: first class days for pre-k through 6th grade children. Class times are at 4pm or 6:30pm. All classes are at the Good Shepherd Center at the St. Joseph campus.
Wednesday, September 2: parent meeting for Confirmation students (9th & 10th grade). The meeting will be at 6:30pm in the Parish Life Center at the St. Joseph campus.
Wednesday, September 9: first class for 7th – 10th grade. All classes for these grades begin at 6:30pm and are at the Parish Life Center.
Contact Information
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Pre-K through 6th grade): Cyndi Voegele and Teresa Callahan are coordinators and Katie Vitolo provides support. Email is aspatrium@gmail.com.
7th through 8th grade: Joeline Chipps is the coordinator. Email is jlnchips@yahoo.com.
9th-10th grade (Confirmation): Lucy Herth is the coordinator. Email is lucyherth.asp@gmail.com.
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.
