​​OUR MISSION
To ignite the Light of Christ in the hearts of children
Every class strives...
-To provide a specially prepared environment in which the children can come to know God through their work, song, and prayer as they fall in love with Our Lord.
-To deepen the children's understanding of the sacraments and traditions of the Catholic faith.
-To make the Mass come alive for children.
-To bring children together as joyful members of the Catholic community.
-To aid parents in their children's spiritual development.
-To assist the children in developing their ability to work independently and become self-reliant.
-In all we do, we aim to remain faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Our Program
The “Atrium” is a place of prayer, prepared especially for children to contemplate the life of Jesus and the Liturgy. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered in two-hour sessions once per week in 4 levels.
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Toddler Atrium: Ages 18 months-3 years old (walking and able to carry something steadily)  Younger than 18 months admitted on trial basis. ​
Theme: Creation
​   - Children are given individual presentations with sensorial materials.
- Children are free to work independently in the learning environment, repeating their work with the lessons they've been given.
- They meet as a group at the prayer table for prayer and song at the end of class.
-They participate in the preparation and celebration of a communal meal.
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Level I:​ Ages 3-6 years old​
Theme: The Good Shepherd
- Children are given individual presentations with sensorial materials.
- Children are free to work independently in the learning environment, repeating their work with the lessons they've been given.
- They meet as a group at the prayer table for prayer and song at the end of class.
- Level one works through a three-year cycle of lessons.

Level II:​ Ages 6-9 years old
Theme: The True Vine
- Children are given presentations individually or in small groups.
- They are encouraged to work independently or in small groups to explore each lesson on a deeper level.
-Lessons are followed up by work in the prayer journal.
- Each week, two or three children work together to plan and lead a prayer service for the group.
​- Level II works through a three-year cycle of lessons.

Level III: Ages 9-12 years old
​Theme: My Place in the History of the Kingdom of God
- Children receive presentations in groups and then do extension work to go further into the lesson.
-Prayer journals allow for quiet reflection on the lesson.
-Practical Life work enhances the children's ability to contemplate as they work.
-Prayer service is conducted completely by the children.
-Level III works through a three-year cycle of lessons.