Religious Education for Children

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

CGS is a Montessori based program for children age three to six. Catechists are specially trained; parent helpers are welcome to assist. Download the brochure. [The Saturday class for 2012-2013 is already filled to capacity.]

Catechesis for Children

Classes for Grades 1 and 2 prepare a child for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. These are offered at the Cathedral on Saturday mornings from September through May. Grades 3 to 8 are designed to develop and deepen a child’s faith as they mature.

Catechesis for Young People

Preparation for Confirmation is a two year program beginning for students in 9th grade. Upon successful completion of the program, reception of the sacrament of Confirmation takes place at the end of the 10th grade year.

General Information

Locations: The Cathedral of Saint Paul and Saint Thomas More East School (Previously Saint Luke’s School), 1079 Summit Avenue

Dates: September – May

Age 3-Kindergarten - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Tuesday, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room at the Cathedral
Saturday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. In the Assembly Room at the Cathedral [already filled]

First Grade - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. In the Assembly Room at the Cathedral
Saturday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. In the Assembly Room at the Cathedral

Second Grade - First Holy Communion and Confession Preparation - Faith and Life Series with the Missionaries of Charity Sisters
Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Ryan Room at the Cathedral

Third through Eighth Grades - Faith and Life Series
Wednesday 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. at Saint Thomas More

Ninth and Tenth Grades - Confirmation Preparation – Didache Series
Wednesday 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. at Saint Thomas More

Costs
First child $100
Second child $75
Third child $50
No fee for more than three children (maximum $225 per family)

Financial aid available. Call Mark Croteau at 651.357.1337 before registering.

Attention Parents of Homeschooled Children

Parents have the right to prepare their own children to receive the sacraments but it is the right and duty of the pastor to supervise this preparation. Any families who have children preparing to receive a sacrament who will not be enrolling in the parish faith formation program are required to contact Sister Bernadine Frischmon at 651.207.5225.