Good Shepherd Program

Come and join us in the Atrium!

We're growing with your children!
The Holy Spirit Parish Good Shepherd Atria are located at
the Holy Spirit Faith Formation Building and at Kid's Kingdom Preparatory Academy. For the 2023-2024 Catechetical year, we are offering preschool at both atria, and Kindergarten and First Grade at the Faith Formation Building!

We are gathering in the atrium to learn about Jesus, the Good Shepherd! The atrium is a room with special materials to help your child learn about Jesus and our Catholic Faith. Your child will learn about the life of Jesus, the Parables of the Kingdom of God, the Sacraments, Mass, and the Liturgical Year. Most of all, the Good Shepherd helps the young child grow closer to Jesus. 
Children already possess an intimate relationship with God!
It is the purpose of the Good Shepherd program to help cultivate that relationship between God and the child. Like the tiniest of seeds that grow into greater and bigger things!
Holy Spirit Parish currently offers Level I and Level II.
The Good Shepherd program at Holy Spirit Parish is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd model of faith formation. It was started in Italy in 1954. Since then, the program has grown into three levels: Level I for children aged 3-6, Level II for children aged 6-9, and Level III for children aged 9-12.   
This hands-on approach gives the child ownership of their own, growing faith. Their work in the atrium involves quiet reflection on Scripture and presentations about our faith. 
Good Shepherd follows the Kindergarten - Grade 5 schedule.
Space is limited! Enroll your preschooler, kindergartner, and first grader now!

Call to see our atrium!
Contact information for Vicki Pavalko, Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:  call at 724-652-3422, when prompted, follow the instructions and dial ext. 2712 or email at [email protected]. 

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