Field Trip to the Brandon Fire Department

End of April
Date to be Determined

Field Trip to
Glean For Good



April 24, 2024

  March 18:  GROUP 1

  March 21:  GROUP 3

  March 25:  GROUP 2

  March 28:  GROUP 4

 



Show and Tell :
March 18-28
Theme is Easter.
Bring something that you play with or use to prepare for Easter.
It can be a photo of your item too.  (For example, if you would like to show your room or house decorated for Easter
or if you have a prayer table set up in preparation you would like to show and talk about.)

Caterpillar 3/4 years old class:  Tuesdays

Butterfly/Dragonfly 4/5 years old class:  Wednesdays

Each class receives 90 minutes of time in
the Atrium prepared for them to learn about
our Good Shepherd.

All About the Atrium & Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 

The Characteristics of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

·         The child, particularly the religious life of the child, is central to the interest and commitment of the catechist of the Good Shepherd.

·         The catechist observes and studies the vital needs of the child and the manifestations of those vital needs according to the developmental stage of the child.

·         The catechist’s role is to create an environment that allows the child to build a personal relationship with God.

·         We use scripture and liturgy to “call forth” the children’s response rather than “pour in” information.

·         Children work with unique, handmade materials designed specifically to help them grow closer to God.

What is the “religious life” of the child?
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd gives primary focus to the relationship with God through Jesus and offers a sacred place where the child can be initiated into the religious life.  God and the child have a unique relationship with one another, particularly before the age of six.  Through the proclamations of the Word, this relationship is affirmed for the child and assists in helping the child to draw nearer to God.  To speak about the religious life of the child is to speak about how the child dwells with the mystery of God.

How does Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the Atrium assist the religious life of the child?
The atrium allows the child space to draw closer to God.  It is a place where the child can listen to the proclamations of the Good News from the Word of God; meditate on the Word of God and begin to live it according to the child’s own rhythm.  It is a place for the announcement of the Word of God, a place for celebration and also a place for work.  It is an environment in which work becomes meditation and prayer.  The child’s expression of the religious life is manifested through prayer responses whether silent or aloud, in contemplation, and through artwork.


Contact Ms. Julie with questions.   Touring Tuesdays begin on February 6th!

Schedule your tour by clicking HERE.