Are you interested in helping as a catechist or junior helper with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program?

If so, please contact Cheryl Basile as soon as possible.  I'm currently scheduling a catechist/helper orientation and also scheduling a tour of an existing atrium.  Want to ensure that all catechists and helpers can see a "working" atrium!  Contact Cheryl at caswrite at aol dot com.

Thank you!

Did you check this video after last weekend's Masses

Did you see the video about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd that was shown at all of last weekend's Masses?  If not, here is the video:

Be a part of the new Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program at St. Joan of Arc!

As you know from earlier posts in this blog, we are implementing a new Sunday School program at St. Joan of Arc this fall called the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). 

CGS is an authentic Catholic faith formation program developed in Rome by a Catholic Biblical Scholar.  It emphasizes hands-on, child-directed learning and Montessori methods to help each child develop a deeply personal relationship with Jesus. Children use a variety of specially handmade materials to help them grow in their understanding of God.  Here at St. Joan of Arc, we will be offering the program to 3-6 year old children during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays beginning September 13.

Would you like to get involved with this exciting endeavor?  We are looking for:

1) 2-3 adults to serve as catechists and help out the head catechist (no experience needed). Can’t commit every week?  We are looking for substitute catechists too. 

2) 2-3 junior high or high school students to help out during the sessions.  

3) People who have a talent in woodworking, sewing, painting, model making, calligraphy or other crafts to help us create the handmade materials that the children use in the program. 

Interested in finding out more?  Please contact Cheryl Basile: caswrite at aol dot com.  

 

Thank you for your generous consideration of this opportunity!

We are now accepting registrations for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program!

It's time to "fall" into our school year routines, and with it, register your children for faith formation classes!  As you know from earlier posts on this blog, St. Joan of Arc Parish is implementing a new Sunday School program for our little ones--The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS).

CGS  is an authentic Catholic faith formation program developed in Rome by a Catholic Biblical Scholar.  It emphasizes hands-on, child-directed learning and Montessori methods to help each child develop a deeply personal relationship with Jesus. Children use a variety of specially handmade materials to help them grow in their understanding of God. 

Some of the things children will learn during the sessions include:

• -          Biblical geography using 3-D maps, puzzles and dioramas of the Holy Land

•           The significance of the colors worn by the priest at Mass

•          The seasons and holidays of the church year

•           The names of various items used by the priest on the altar at Mass

•           The gestures used at Mass by the people and the priest

•           Key times in Jesus’ life using dioramas and wooden figures

Here at St. Joan of Arc, we will be offering the program to 3-6 year old children during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays beginning September 13.  The tuition is $50 per child; $25 for each additional child from the same family. 

To find out more about the program and to download registration forms, visit our Facebook Groups page at Facebook.com/groups/SeekingtheShepherd   You can also email Cheryl Basile, the program director/head catechist:  caswrite at aol.com