Please contact Sr. Christiana Marie with any questions. God bless you!
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to catechesis through which the youngest children may build a deep, life-long relationship with Christ and His Church. Originating in Rome in the 1950s, CGS uses a rich Montessori approach to engage children with age-appropriate, tactile materials, rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Sacred Liturgy.
In a prepared environment called an atrium, children encounter the love of the Good Shepherd through works suited to their developmental needs. The atrium is a quiet and peaceful place where young children can pray and ponder upon the Mysteries of the Catholic Faith.
The Cathedral's St. Philomena Atrium is located in the upstairs level of O'Connor Hall and offers Level I (ages 3-6), Level II (ages 6-9), and Level III (ages 9-12) CGS environments. Children must be aged three by August 30, 2024, and be fully toilet-trained as CGS catechists are not permitted to assist children with toileting.
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Registration for 2024-2025:
Fees for the year are $150 per child for Cathedral parishioners, and $300 per child for non-Cathedral parishioners. Once your child's session is assigned, the Cathedral's Business Manager will contact you regarding payment. Atrium session assignments will be finalized by August 23, 2024.
2024-2025 Atrium Schedule
Level 1 Ages 3 - Kindergarten | Level 2 1st - 3rd grade | Level 3 4th - 6th grade |
Monday 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. FULL Wednesday 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. FULL Wednesday 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. FULL | Monday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. FULL Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. FULL | Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. FULL |