Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Children (K-5)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Grades K–5) helps to lay a foundation for youth to live as disciples of Jesus in our world today. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a hands-on, Montessori-based approach to teaching the Catholic Faith. Youth are encouraged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church through times of prayer, work, and presentations that teach the fundamental truths of our Catholic faith. Sessions include lessons on the Gospel and the Liturgy, especially focusing on the parables of Jesus and the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and the Eucharist.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd runs September thru May on select Sundays from 9:30-10:45am for K-5th Grade or 12:15-1:30pm for K-3rd Grade. Registration is required before attending.
“If we want to help the child draw nearer to God, we should, with patience and courage… Seek to go always closer to the vital nucleus of things. This requires study and prayer. The child himself will be out teacher…. if we know how to observe him.”
Sofia Cavalletti (The Religious Potential of the Child)
Baptism
We ask parents who have not previously attended a preparation class to attend a class before your child’s baptism. Please call the Parish Center, 419.537.6655, to begin this process. Classes are scheduled in March, June, September and December. You need to only attend one.
First Reconciliation
& First Eucharist
Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist takes place in second grade for all registered Little Flower students.*
Confirmation
Purpose is our middle school faith formation for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade for all registered Little Flower students. Confirmation takes place in the spring of the student’s eighth grade year. Students meet on the second Sunday of each month from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This includes students who attend a Catholic School including St. Benedict.*
*Attendance in our Youth Faith Formation offerings from Kindergarten through high school is a requirement to be considered for enrollment into Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
For more information, please contact:
Parish Office: 419-537-6655