Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Sessions begin on October 9th after Mass beginning at 11:15 AM.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to faith formation, rooted in the bible and liturgy of the Church, that works to assist a child’s natural inclination towards religious experience. We here at St. Charles are thrilled to be offering this wonderful program for children 3-10 years of age, with the first cycle beginning this fall and culminating through the Easter season. St. Charles also offers Sacramental Preparation classes, the God Squad (5th to 7th grades) and the Youth Group (8th to 12th grades).
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd centers around the “Atrium,” a richly structured room prepared for the children, containing simple yet beautiful materials for them to use. Each hands-on set of materials correlates to a certain text of the bible or prayer from the liturgy. By being able to ponder texts and concepts with the aid of a physical representation, the child’s innate responsiveness to the Word of God is allowed a quiet space for growth and contemplation.
See Schedule below. For more info contact Julie Hommes at 503-929-3421 or juliehommes@gmail.com.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to faith formation, rooted in the bible and liturgy of the Church, that works to assist a child’s natural inclination towards religious experience. We here at St. Charles are thrilled to be offering this wonderful program for children 3-10 years of age, with the first cycle beginning this fall and culminating through the Easter season. St. Charles also offers Sacramental Preparation classes, the God Squad (5th to 7th grades) and the Youth Group (8th to 12th grades).
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd centers around the “Atrium,” a richly structured room prepared for the children, containing simple yet beautiful materials for them to use. Each hands-on set of materials correlates to a certain text of the bible or prayer from the liturgy. By being able to ponder texts and concepts with the aid of a physical representation, the child’s innate responsiveness to the Word of God is allowed a quiet space for growth and contemplation.
See Schedule below. For more info contact Julie Hommes at 503-929-3421 or juliehommes@gmail.com.
Faith Formation Sessions & Church Activities
Sept 11: Church BBQ (11 AM)
Faith Formation Registration (11AM)
Sept 18: Called to Protect Training (11 AM)
or
Sept 21: Called to Protect Training (6 PM)
Oct 1: Decorate All Saints Altar with Youth Families (6 PM)
Oct 2: Faith Formation Atrium Teacher Training (11 AM)
Oct 9: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Oct 23: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Nov 6: Spaghetti Dinner
Nov 20: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Dec 4: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Dec 11: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Grotto Christmas Lights Trip (4 PM)
Dec 24: Family Christmas Mass (5 PM)
Jan 8: Epiphany Sunday/ Pancake Breakfast (11AM)
Jan 15: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Jan 22: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Feb 8: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Feb 12: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Mar 1: Ash Wednesday (8 AM or 7 PM)
Mar 5: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Mar 19: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Apr 2: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Apr 9: Palm Sunday/ Pancake Breakfast (11 AM)
Apr 16: Easter Sunday/ Egg Hunt
Apr 30: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
May 7: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Jun 4: Pentecost Celebration (11 AM)
Faith Formation Registration (11AM)
Sept 18: Called to Protect Training (11 AM)
or
Sept 21: Called to Protect Training (6 PM)
Oct 1: Decorate All Saints Altar with Youth Families (6 PM)
Oct 2: Faith Formation Atrium Teacher Training (11 AM)
Oct 9: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Oct 23: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Nov 6: Spaghetti Dinner
Nov 20: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Dec 4: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Dec 11: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Grotto Christmas Lights Trip (4 PM)
Dec 24: Family Christmas Mass (5 PM)
Jan 8: Epiphany Sunday/ Pancake Breakfast (11AM)
Jan 15: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Jan 22: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Feb 8: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Feb 12: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Mar 1: Ash Wednesday (8 AM or 7 PM)
Mar 5: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Mar 19: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Apr 2: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Apr 9: Palm Sunday/ Pancake Breakfast (11 AM)
Apr 16: Easter Sunday/ Egg Hunt
Apr 30: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
May 7: Faith Formation Class (11 AM)
Jun 4: Pentecost Celebration (11 AM)