Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a valid catechetical way for the religious formation of children which has official recognition in Rome. It is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. It is also promoted by Bishop Boyea of the Diocese of Lansing.

The spiritual lessons presented to children are in support of the joy, awe, wonder, and peacefulness of knowing God. The children are exposed to meditation, mystery and transcendence, because in the Atrium, the Holy Spirit is the teacher.

Level 1 CGS: PreK – Kindergarten (3-6 year olds) Rm 150

At this level, children grow closer to God through reading the parables of Jesus & the infancy narratives that tell of his birth and through learning about the liturgy of the Church.

For those children not attending St. Thomas school, we will offer a Level I atrium on Monday Evenings from 3:30 PM to 5:15 PM (this is the only slot available for late registration). Classes start September 25th.

Contact Kate Bockbrader: kbockbrader@sta2.org

For general religious education questions, please contact Alex Wallo, Director of Faith Formation at awallo@sta2.org

TO REGISTER FOR 2023/2024 CGS CLICK HERE

Cost is $100

If you have a financial situation that will prevent you from signing your child up, please contact Alex Wallo, Director of Faith Formation at awallo@sta2.org

Click here to pay and use “Religious Education” in the pulldown menu. You may also pay by sending or bringing in a check to our parish office (please note which program you are paying for)

CGS LEVEL 2: (Rm 251)

Level 2 CGS: 1st – 3rd Grade (7-9 year olds)

This is a 2-year program. The first year of level 2 is an introduction. The second year is First Communion Prep.

At the start of Level Il, the child begins preparation for First Holy Communion by delving deeper into Scripture and the liturgy of the Catholic church. During the second year of CGS Level Il, families receive a catechetical text to help them with faith formation as a domestic church in the home.

We offer a Level II atrium on Monday Evenings from 3:30 PM to 5:15 PM (this is the only slot available for late registration).

All children receiving First Holy Communion in the Spring of 2024 will also attend four evening classes with their families plus some special events. 

Classes will start on September 25th.

Contact: Caty Sumerton, csumerton@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2023/2024 CGS

Cost is $100

For general religious education inquiries, contact Alexander Wallo, Director of Faith Formation, awallo@sta2.org

To pay registration fee, click here and choose “religious education” in the pulldown menu. You may also send or bring in a check to the parish office (note which program)

If you have a financial situation that prevents you from signing your child up, please contact Alex Wallo, Director of Faith Formation at awallo@sta2.org