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.
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.
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. |
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. |