Kindergarten Religious Education
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to faith formation for children ages 3 to 12. Level I (ages 3-6) will be offered through OLV CCD for students currently enrolled in Kindergarten this year. It is theologically sound, systematic, and rich in scripture, liturgy, and sacred history. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd takes place in an atrium, a sacred, hands-on space in which both children and catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the essential mysteries of the Catholic faith as revealed in scripture and the liturgy. The catechesis was developed in Rome by two faithful Catholic women over a fifty-year period. Dr. Sofia Cavalletti, a biblical scholar, and Gianna Gobbi, a highly trained Montessori instructor joined forces to help children learn about the richness of our Catholic faith utilizing hands-on methodology. It has spread throughout the world and been visited by St. Pope John Paul II.
“The Bible continues to live in the person who studies it.”- Sophia Cavaleti
Our teachers have received hours of specialized training to be able to deliver a quality program that will engage your child/children in a very hands-on manner. Please contact this program's leader:
Meredith Yonushonis: meredith.yonushonis@gmail.com
for more information.
Drop off: Parents, please bring your kindergartener down to the Atrium Door in the basement of the Activity Center each Sunday by 10:30am. It is at the foot of the steps.
Pick up: Teachers will bring their class to the top of the steps at 11:20am. Parents, please wait for them to come up. Thank you!
NOTE: The elevator is off limits unless your child has a physical disability. They must be accompanied by an adult.