LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 ATRIA
WHAT IS CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a focused approach to faith formation through which
even the youngest children build a relationship with Christ and His Church. CGS uses a
Montessori approach to engage children based on Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy. Children
gather in a specially prepared room called the Atrium which is filled with a rich variety of
beautifully handcrafted materials related to Christ’s life, His parables, the Liturgy, and the
Sacraments. Sessions are held in the Atrium once a week for 1.5 hours.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
At St Rita, we provide CGS for children ages 3-9 yrs: The Level 1 Atrium, for children ages 3-6,
is located across from the gift shop in the church. The Level 2 Atrium,for 7-9 yr olds, offers
sacramental preparation (Reconciliation,First Holy Communion) and is located adjacent to the
Level 1 atrium in the church.
BROCHURES
