Our Religious Education classes are for children in grades K-6. We are pleased to be using the Faith and Life curriculum by Ignatius Press. The series offers a comprehensive, age-appropriate formation in the Catholic Faith. As they say on their website, “The Faith and Life Third Edition series presents Catholic teaching using the time-tested ecclesial methodology and spiral development of catechesis, in a beautiful, student-friendly, comprehensive format.” Classes are one hour 15 minutes long, on Tues. evening at 5:15 pm, or Wed. evening at 6:15 pm; and run from September to May.
To register, please call us at the office at (817) 431-3857.
Would you like to help your young child enjoy a deeper relationship with God? The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy, and respect for the child’s rich relationship with God.
We are happy to be offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 for 3-6 year old children this fall. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an experiential approach to the spiritual formation of children.
Developed by Hebrew scholar and theologian, Dr. Sofia Cavaletti, and Montessori trainer, Gianna Gobbi, the Catechesis recognizes the existing relationship between God and the child, and aims to nurture this relationship by helping the child “come close to God all by myself.”
Based on the Montessori principles of education, the Catechesis introduces the child to the Scripture and the Liturgy through hands-on materials. These materials free the child to contemplate his/her own relationship with God and the Church. The catechist and the child are co-learners, seeking together the mystery of God and God’s Kingdom.
The catechists who work with the children will participate in nearly 100 hours of formation and are preparing a special environment for the children, which is called the Atrium.
The Atrium
What is a “prepared environment”? The prepared environment is a Montessori concept that the environment can be designed to facilitate independent learning by the child. In a prepared environment, children work with materials of their own choice and at their own pace. They experience a combination of freedom and self-discipline in a place especially prepared to meet their developmental and spiritual needs.
Why is it called “Atrium” anyway? The word “atrium” actually means “portico, or porch entrance to a large house.” The Atrium was a term given to this space by Maria Montessori. It was chosen because in the ancient church, the atrium was a gathering space between the Church Proper and the street. It was the place where the catechumens, those preparing for initiation to the Church, would receive instruction. The Atrium has a similar purpose for our children, as it is a place to help them enter into full, conscious and active participation in the liturgical and communal life of the Church.
We offer atrium sessions five times a week, Sept 14- May 12.
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Tuesday mornings 10:00- 11:30 AM
Tuesday evenings 5:00- 6:30 PM
Wednesday mornings 10:00- 11:30 AM
Wednesday evenings 5:00-6:30 PM
Thursday mornings 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
The evening classes are on the same evenings as regular religious education classes for K-6th grades.
Please contact us if you are interested in being an aide for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
For questions, please call us at the office at (817) 431-3857.
We are looking for volunteers to teach our Catholic Faith to all ages. If you would like to explore the opportunities, take a minute to fill out our Catechist/ Aide Volunteer Form. We'll contact you to discuss how you'd like to help, and answer any questions! You can also call us in the Religious Education Office at (817) 623-2409.
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You teach in a classroom setting, assisted by an aide. You will be using a catechist guide (book) to work from and use to plan your lessons in advance.
Classes are one hour 15 minutes long, on a Tues. at 5:15 pm or Wed. evening at 6:15 pm, from Sept. to May. Child care for preschool children of volunteers is available.
Requirements:
You must be willing to take on the responsibility of teaching children in the Catholic Faith through the use of the provided curriculum, and being a model of Christ to them.
You must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, and sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
You assist the catechist in the classroom.
Classes are one hour 15 minutes long, on a Tues. or Wed. evening, and run from Sept. to May.
Child care for preschool children of volunteers is available.
Requirements:
You must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, and sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
You must complete the Keeping Children Safe class.
Substituting for a catechist or classroom aide who is absent. You are not obligated to be available all the time. You will just be on a call list and sub if you can.
Requirements:
You must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, and sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
You must complete the Keeping Children Safe class.
Tender Lambs of Christ (TLC) is an adaptive religious education class for students with special needs. We utilize one-on-one and group instruction to help our students come closer to Christ and prepare them to receive their sacraments. We meet Sunday mornings from 10:50a-12:10p during the academic year in the PCC.
We are currently in need of volunteers for the Tender Lambs of Christ 2021-2022 school year. If you have experience with special needs or would like to learn, please contact the Religious Education office (817) 623-2409.
To allow parents to focus and participate more fully in the Mass, we provide an onsite safe and caring environment for little ones ranging in age from 1 year (or walking) through age 4 at the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses on Sundays, and the 9:00 Mass on Wednesday mornings during the school year. Children ages 5 and older attend Mass with their parents under most circumstances.
The SEAS nursery is located in the Parish Hall (the brick building located right next to the church). A doorbell is located by the doors that face Willis Lane. Ring the bell and a nursery staff member will come to greet you and assist you in checking your child in.
We use a digital check in system in our nursery. Please download the Church Center app from Planning Center and complete your family’s profile to help us check your child in quickly each week. Be sure to include your child’s date of birth and any medical information (food allergies, etc.) that nursery staff needs to know when you complete their profile. As a safety measure, you will receive a security label at check in to match to your child’s name label. The security label must be presented at check out time.
For the protection of all children and adults, do not bring your children to the nursery if they exhibit any of the following:
If children develop any of these symptoms while in our care, we will contact you to come pick them up immediately.
Please note: Nursery staff cannot dispense any medication.
Register Here for VBS Summer 2022!
Who: Kindergarten to 5th grade (2021-2022 school year)
When: June 20-24, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Where: The PAC
Price: $35 per child with a $105 max per family
Adults and teen volunteers still needed! Please contact Dawn at
We recognize that not everyone's faith journey looks the same. So whatever the situation, we're here to assist each family on their unique journey. If you have questions or concerns about the process, just let us know.
office: 817-613-2409 Ext. 506