The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based (hands-on) program. This is a program of faith formation that presents the most important realities of the Catholic faith to the youngest members of the church. This is achieved by one a prepared environment (atrium) and second a trained catechist whose sources are scripture and liturgy.

These presentations are chosen to convey the essentials of the faith in a manner appropriate to the child’s development. The child is then invited to internalize and respond to the presentation by working with the materials themselves. 

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Children's Liturgy of the Word comes after the Introductory Rites at Mass and includes the readings, the Homily, and the Creed.  Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) takes the same components and interprets them into child-friendly language and themes.  The goal is for the children to “graduate” into Mass with an understanding of both the Sunday gospel and the underlying structure of the Mass. 

We will be offering CLOW Starting Sunday's in October - May

If you attend Saturday mass you could also view a youtube version below.

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Sacramental Preparation is for all children who have completed 1 year of Faith Formation in a Parish Program, Catholic School, or an approved home-based religious education curriculum. Children in 2nd grade or older are welcome to register by filling out a registration form for Sacraments. (Please note, Confirmation in the Saginaw Diocese as of the school year 2024-25 has changed to a 2-year program starting no earlier than age 12.)

Click here for the Registration page for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist.