Traditional Sunday Preschool

St. Noel Sunday Preschool offers religious-readiness instruction for young children ages 3 to 5 years. Our traditional, lectionary-based program follows the Sunday gospel readings and focuses on developmentally appropriate topics. Prayer, music, art and circle time discussions are used to introduce young children to our Church, its traditions, and especially on God's love for all.

Preschool classes are held during the 9:00 AM Mass beginning in mid-September and continuing through late April. Pre-registration is required.

A $30 fee ( with family maximum of $60) is payable to cover the costs of materials. Financial assistance is available.

For further information, contact the parish office at 440-946-0887.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The 3-6 year old child is particularly capable of receiving and enjoying the most essential elements of our faith: the announcement of God's love, in the person of the Good Shepard.

The Good Shepard Catechesis is a method developed by Dr. Sophia Cavaletti who is a Hebrew and scripture scholar. It is based on Montessori principles and the realization that young children can not only develop a personal, loving relationship with God but actually have a hunger for GOd. It is scripturally and liturgically based. An additional component is the para-liturgical celebrations at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Children gather in a area called the Atrium. This is a term used by the early church for the gathering area where one prepared for membership in the church community. For the child too, the Atrium is a place or preparation for involvement in the larger worshiping community, a place that fosters the child's relationship with God.

Good Shepard Catechesis is offered for children ages 3-6 on Sunday mornings 10:45 AM until 12:15 PM.