2020 Online Registration and Calendar can be found here!
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori based program, which holds to the belief that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another, particularly before the age of six, and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child. Children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship. This place is called the atrium. Due to the unique nature of the formation offered in the atrium, we host only a small group of children in the session. This year the atrium is from 10 am to 11 am on Tuesday mornings.
Atrium Handbook Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
We who serve the children, and too their families, in the parish between the age of 3 to 5th grade seek to offer a program that is a catalyst for a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Church & Christian relationships with their neighbors. Parents are the “on the ground” motivators, guides and teachers of their children. Therefore the Faith Formation program of catechists and volunteers offers our support on Sunday Mornings from 9am to 10:15am in providing an experience of Jesus through: monthly adoration, moments of prayer, lessons that teach a lived Tradition & virtues through conversations, crafts & service opportunities all in a personable environment. We hope your child(ren) will join us to grow in their friendship with Jesus, their faith and enrich their life!
March 7th NO Class–Enjoy Spring Break!
February 28th Class
The Search Episode #4 What’s our Story?
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“Your life is a story. And it’s caught up in the great story of humanity. This great story, as we see it in the Scriptures, shows us the amazing love story that is God’s pursuit of man. The God that is love created so we can ultimately be with his love. We were made to be with God. Union with God is so central to the purpose of life, we even see the afterlife in these terms. Our definition of Heaven is union with God, and hell is absence of Him.Your life has a plot. Your life has purpose. Your life has value. We need to see how we fit into this big love story to begin to know why we exist. And that love of God isn’t abstract. It has a face and name: Jesus.“
February 21st Class
The Search Episode #3 Why a God?
Please note: You may need to create a free account on Formed.org before being able to access these videos. Do so at your earliest convenience. Search for St. Anastasia Catholic Community (Church).
“Today we seem to think we’ve moved beyond the idea of God, but this secular view of life is a very new and unusual idea to humanity. All through human history man has looked to something outside himself for the answers to life. Why have we given up on God? Do we think science has disproven Him? Do we think society is better off without him? We talk with astrophysicists, chemists, Harvard professors, and more to make the case that it’s not only reasonable to believe in God, it’s essential if you want to have a truly amazing life. Our souls seek their creator, and we’ll never be truly happy unless we seek Him out. As St. Augustine famously said, “You have made us for Yourself O Lord, and our hearts are restless. until they rest in Thee.”
Sat. March 6th 4:30 P.M. Mass!
