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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Sacramental Preparation, Family Faith Formation or Middle School Youth Group
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a beautiful, hands-on approach to the religious formation of children in PreK through Grade 1. Rooted in Sacred Scripture, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori, CGS invites children to encounter God in a deeply personal way.
Children gather in an “atrium”—a sacred space prepared just for them—filled with simple yet beautiful materials that help them listen to the Word of God and explore the signs of our Catholic faith. We believe that children have a natural affinity with God; our role is simply to name that relationship and give them the tools to know and love Him more deeply as they grow.
First Communion
Grade 2 sacramental preparation classes for parents and students begin Wednesday, October 1, and are held in the meeting rooms at church. Sunday Mass attendance is required of all families registered for sacramental preparation.
Please note: Moving forward, children must have received at least one year of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) formation or be attending SEAS School prior to beginning First Communion preparation. This ensures a strong foundation in faith and readiness for the sacraments.
Middle School Youth Group
Middle school can be an exciting - and sometimes challenging - season of life. That’s why our Middle School Youth Group exists: to be a vibrant community where young people in grades 6–8 can build deep connections with God, with faithful mentors, and with one another. We believe faith grows best when it’s lived in authentic relationships, so we create space for real conversations, joyful friendship, and life-giving prayer.
Small groups are at the heart of what we do - they give students a safe place to share, learn, and be known. They are led by excellent mentors who genuinely care about walking alongside middle schoolers in their faith journey. We use engaging, relevant content from YDisciple and Alpha Youth to spark discussion, answer big questions, and explore what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Whether your child is curious about faith, just starting their journey, or already loves the Lord, Youth Group is a place where they can belong, grow, and be inspired to live out their faith with courage and joy.
We can’t wait to welcome your family into this community!
Family Faith Formation
Our Family Faith Formation program is designed to nurture the hearts and minds of both children and parents as we grow together in faith.
Children in grades 3–7 will attend in-person sessions every other week. These sessions are engaging, age-appropriate, and rooted in our Catholic tradition.
Every third session, parents will join their child for a joint family session, focused on growing together in understanding, prayer, and formation.
In the weeks when children are not meeting in person, families will be given materials and activities to complete at home. These home sessions are simple and meaningful, designed to bring the faith into everyday family life.
Confirmation
Confirmation preparation classes for 8th Grade students begin Sunday, October 5, and are held in the meeting rooms at church following the 10am Mass. Sunday Mass attendance is required of all families registered for Sacramental Preparation.
Prepared students will be confirmed at the Cathedral of Saint Paul at 7:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, by Most Rev. Bernard Hebda.
This year we will be following the Ascension Press Confirmation program “Chosen”. These sessions will include Talks, Small Group Discussion and Prayer Experiences.
Students will attend a NET Confirmation Retreat weekend.
Each student will be invited to join ongoing parish ministries to complete the service portion of their preparation or join us in the summer for a week-long Mission Trip.