We are in the process of creating a level 1 CGS atrium that will serve pre-k and kindergarteners. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children, beginning at the age of 3. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred "hands-on" space for the children called an "atrium". The atrium is a place in which both the children and the catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of the Christian faith, as revealed in the scriptures and liturgy. Learn more about CGS here.

How does Family Formation work?
 Parents and children in grades kindergarten-5^th grade will meet at St Ben's  to learn more about the faith through insightful teachings and discussions.
 Parents are required to come to the first meeting of the month, this meeting is meant to help parents assume their role as the primary educator and catechist of their children, the children will learn in their separate classrooms among their peers. The second meeting of the month is mainly for kids, but parents are welcome to stay at visit with other families.

Over the course of the month, parents teach two lessons to their children at home with the easy-to-use A Family of Faith parent guide and student activity books.

We encourage you to check out the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website for more information. 

Calendar for Family Formation 2024-2025
9:45am (after 8:30am Mass)- 11:30am

October 6th
October 27th
November 3rd
November 17th
December 1st
December 15th
January 5th
January 19th
February 2nd
February 16th
March 2nd
March 16th
April 6th
April 27th
May 4th 
May 18th

contact Elisabeth Cyr at [email protected] with any questions you might have.