ABOUT
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a unique method of faith formation that we are excited to offer for 3-5 year olds on a weekly basis.
This method strives to proclaim the message of Jesus to children by presenting the mysteries of our faith in a Montessori learning environment which incorporates beauty and silence in a prepared setting called the Atrium.
WHAT WE OFFER
We Offer Level I for 3-5 Year Olds:
Children are attracted to the Good Shepherd’s abiding love for His sheep. They develop a special love for Jesus, the Good Shepherd, even before they realize that they are the sheep. The children hear the Bible story in the words of the Catechist, using actual scripture verses, and discuss and reflect on what they heard. Materials that accompany the teachings are available for the children to re-enact the story.Classes meet every week on Wednesdays at 10am, 4:45pm and 6:45pm.
Contact Tina Goetz to register.
Donations Needed for Blessing Bags for the Homeless
Items Needed by November 15th!
We are in need of travel size items for our Blessings Bags for the homeless and impoverished throughout the metro area. Bags will be assembled by our Family Formation Families mid-November and delivered to various facilities who will distribute them to those in need. A collection basket is located in the Gathering Space to drop-off your donations.
Thanks for your generosity! See below for a complete list of items we need for the Blessing Bags/Homeless Care Kits; highest need is gift cards, foot powder, deodorant and kleenex:
New or clean and gently used socks/gloves/hats/scarves
Soap - travel size
Razors
Lotion - travel size
2-1 Shampoo - travel size
Toothbrush/toothpaste - travel size
Nail clipper/kit
Sewing kit
Foot powder - travel size
Soft chewy granola/protein bars
Kleenex - travel size
Baby or body wipes - travel size
Deodorant - travel or regular size
$5 gift cards for fast food
Another terrific Family Faith Formation Mary's dinner! Tonight we had Thanksgiving a few weeks early with Trukey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Pumpkin bars for dessert, all while talking about prayer! Praised be Jesus Christ!
Summer Faith Formation: Totus Tuus | July 7 – 12th, 2019
Join us for a week of faith-building, large and small group time, prayer, fellowship, activities and fun.
Entering 1st-6th graders: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12th | 9am-2:30pm
Entering 7-12th graders: Sunday, July 7 – Thursday, July 11th | 7:30pm-9:40pm
Cost: Only $30 per student!
Register HERE
Pay ONLINE
Please send an email to sjbjordanff@gmail.com to confirm receipt of registration.
St. John’s uses Totus Tuus for our Summer Faith Program. Totus Tuus – (Latin for “Totally Yours”) is a Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in the understanding of, and strengthen their faith in, Jesus Christ.
Teachers for the Totus Tuus Program
College age students, two men and two women assigned by the Archdiocese. (Generally one of the men is a seminarian) Volunteers are also essential to the success of the week, please see the registration form for opportunities to help!
2019 Mission Trip to Virginia was a great success!
Much work was accomplished through our work groups at Catholic HeartWork Camp. The prayers, speakers and music in the evenings enriched our souls to be on fire for Christ. Thank you so much to all those who supported us through prayers and donations! Please join us at 9 am for the Thank You Banquet on Sunday, July 14th in the gathering space.