Youth Faith Formation
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Most sessions for children will be held on Thursday Evenings from 6:15-8pm, unless otherwise marked with a * below.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
CGS
A Montessori-based, hands-on experience of religious education for younger youth. Sessions are scheduled weekly in the Parish Office atrium rooms.
Director: Madalyn Hardig (cgs@sainti.org)
Consists of three levels:
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Level 1: children ages 3-6 (through Kindergarten); *children have special dismissal times, please see the calendar for more information
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Level 2: children ages 6- 9 (1st through 3rd grades)-includes 1st Sacraments preparation
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Level 3*: children ages 9-12 (4th through 6th
grades); *only offered on Monday evening at this time, but as the inaugural group of children ages up, we hope to offer it on Thursdays in the future!
**Due to the large number of children in CGS, there are sessions offered on other evenings. The Thursday sessions are specifically offered to families with children in other YRE sessions so that all children of the family from ages 3-12 may come at the same time.
Youth Religious Education
Formerly known as CCD and PSR
General religious education sessions including Confirmation preparation.
- Sessions scheduled bi-weekly,
opposite Youth Group. - Sessions held in Ignatius Center, across the street from the church.
- Children registered in one of these three groups will also be enrolled in the corroborating Youth Group.
Director: Elaine Kroger (youthfaith@sainti.org)
Consists of three sessions:
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Venture: children ages 9-10 (4th-5th grades)
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Chosen: children ages 10-11 (6th grade)-Year one of Confirmation preparation
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Spirit: children ages 12+ (7th grade +)- Year two of Confirmation preparation
Youth Ministry
Jr. High and High School Youth
Youth ministry sessions designed to help support older children in living their Catholic faith in the daily world through fun activities and formation.
- Sessions are scheduled bi-weekly,
opposite YRE sessions. - All YG sessions are held in Ignatius Center, across the street from the church.
Director: Natalie Conner (youthministry@sainti.org)
Consists of three groups:
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Venture Bible Study: children
ages 4th-5th grade -
Junior High Youth Group: children ages 6th-8th grade
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High School Youth Group*: children ages 9th-12th grade; *meets on Wednesday evenings-see separate schedule, coming soon.