Young children are 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 from 8:45-10:15 or 10:45-12:15 for children ages 3-6 (not yet completed kindergarten).  An afternoon Atrium is also available for children 6-9 years old and meets from 4:30-6:00.