Religious Education: Church-Based

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

Good Shepherd offers religious education programs for children in kindergarten through 11th grade. Program and registration information follows. For additional information and resources for parents and teachers, please visit our Religious Education website at www.shepherded.pbworks.com.

Register now for 2009-2010 programming
Registration for Good Shepherd's 2009-2010 Religious Education programs has begun and continues through Aug. 1. Take advantage of reduced fees by registering before July 1. Download the forms below to register, and return them to Good Shepherd with fee.

Classes begin in September. Elementary class sizes are generally limited to 10 to 12 students per session, and class assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants in the religious education program must be registered members of Good Shepherd Parish. Schedules will be posted in August.

Specific information on the programs can be found below:

Special Needs Class

This year, we will again offer a multi-age religious education class for children with special needs. You can sign up using the elementary registration form.

Church-Based Program

Elementary
Religious Education classes are offered from mid-September to early May for children in Kindergarten through grade 5. A choice of either Sunday or Monday classes is available. Classes are held in the parish hall at the church, and meet at the following times:

Sunday: 4:15-5:30 p.m. and 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Monday: 6:00-7:15 p.m.

Junior and Senior High
Catechesis, Christian service, and spiritual and social activities are all important components of the Total Youth Ministry (TYM) Model of religious education that is offered to junior high and senior high students at Good Shepherd. Classes meet in the Parish Hall at the Church. Each grade meets seven Sundays and three Wednesday evenings. Please see the schedule for dates and times for specific classes.

Grades 6-8
Sunday 8:45 - 10:45 a.m. / Brunch + Catechesis
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. / Mass + Catechesis

Grades 9-11
Sunday 12:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Lunch + Catechesis
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. / Mass + Catechesis

Christian service, retreats, spiritual and social activities are scheduled at other times according to the needs and desires of the group and leaders. Check the bulletin for dates and times.

Home-Based Program
A home-based religious education program is offered for families with children in grades 1 to 10. Parents use approved materials to direct regular sessions for their children. Attendance at the parish's two intergenerational G.I.F.T. (Generations in Faith Together) events is also a required part of the program.

Catch-Up Catechesis
If your child or children have been away from a formal religious education program for awhile, they can get caught up to grade level through our Catch-Up Catechesis program. In this home-based, parent-facilitated program, families use a textbook that provides an overview of the Catholic faith, covering the basics such as prayer, scripture and Catholic teaching. Catch-Up Catechesis can be done through the summer to prepare for fall, or through the regular academic year to prepare for the following year. Contact the Faith Formation Office, 238-0649, for more information.

Volunteer
We welcome volunteer catechists, aides and helpers! All adults who work with youth must take the diocesan mandated Protecting God's Children Training, fill out paperwork and undergo a background check. To volunteer contact the Faith Formation office at 238-0649.



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HOMEPAGE >> --------------------------------- PARISH INFORMATION >> --------------------------------- BECOME A MEMBER >> --------------------------------- DIRECTIONS >> --------------------------------- VIRTUAL TOUR >> --------------------------------- EVENTS CALENDAR >> --------------------------------- MINISTRIES >> --------------------------------- FAITH FORMATION, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION>> --------------------------------- YOUTH MINISTRY>> ---------------------------------WEEKLY BULLETIN >> --------------------------------- LINKS >> ---------------------------------			ADULT FAITH FORMATION \| CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS \| PAROCHIAL SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUATION OF CHILDREN \| SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION\| WELCOME HOME \| PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN Good Shepherd offers religious education programs for children in kindergarten through 11th grade. Program and registration information follows. For additional information and resources for parents and teachers, please visit our Religious Education website at www.shepherded.pbworks.com. Register now for 2009-2010 programming Registration for Good Shepherd's 2009-2010 Religious Education programs has begun and continues through Aug. 1. Take advantage of reduced fees by registering before July 1. Download the forms below to register, and return them to Good Shepherd with fee. Elementary Education Schedule TYM Schedule Home-based Elementary Registration Form Secondary Registration Form Fee Schedule Classes begin in September. Elementary class sizes are generally limited to 10 to 12 students per session, and class assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants in the religious education program must be registered members of Good Shepherd Parish. Schedules will be posted in August. Specific information on the programs can be found below: Special Needs Class This year, we will again offer a multi-age religious education class for children with special needs. You can sign up using the elementary registration form. Church-Based Program Elementary Religious Education classes are offered from mid-September to early May for children in Kindergarten through grade 5. A choice of either Sunday or Monday classes is available. Classes are held in the parish hall at the church, and meet at the following times: Sunday: 4:15-5:30 p.m. and 6:00-7:15 p.m. Monday: 6:00-7:15 p.m. Junior and Senior High Catechesis, Christian service, and spiritual and social activities are all important components of the Total Youth Ministry (TYM) Model of religious education that is offered to junior high and senior high students at Good Shepherd. Classes meet in the Parish Hall at the Church. Each grade meets seven Sundays and three Wednesday evenings. Please see the schedule for dates and times for specific classes. Grades 6-8 Sunday 8:45 - 10:45 a.m. / Brunch + Catechesis Wednesday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. / Mass + Catechesis Grades 9-11 Sunday 12:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Lunch + Catechesis Wednesday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. / Mass + Catechesis Christian service, retreats, spiritual and social activities are scheduled at other times according to the needs and desires of the group and leaders. Check the bulletin for dates and times. Home-Based Program A home-based religious education program is offered for families with children in grades 1 to 10. Parents use approved materials to direct regular sessions for their children. Attendance at the parish's two intergenerational G.I.F.T. (Generations in Faith Together) events is also a required part of the program. Catch-Up Catechesis If your child or children have been away from a formal religious education program for awhile, they can get caught up to grade level through our Catch-Up Catechesis program. In this home-based, parent-facilitated program, families use a textbook that provides an overview of the Catholic faith, covering the basics such as prayer, scripture and Catholic teaching. Catch-Up Catechesis can be done through the summer to prepare for fall, or through the regular academic year to prepare for the following year. Contact the Faith Formation Office, 238-0649, for more information. Volunteer We welcome volunteer catechists, aides and helpers! All adults who work with youth must take the diocesan mandated Protecting God's Children Training, fill out paperwork and undergo a background check. To volunteer contact the Faith Formation office at 238-0649.












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