Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Growing Our Children’s Relationship with God

Would you like to help your child enjoy a deeper relationship with God? Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy, and respect for the child’s rich relationship with God. Currently, there is an atrium in Holy Family Classical School which has been available to the children from Pre-K to first grade enrolled in the school. Beginning this fall, Holy Family Cathedral will be offering the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd method of faith formation for the 3 to 6-year-old children and 6 to 9-year-old children of our parish as well. Join us on Sunday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an open house/tour of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium. Our catechists will be happy to share with you the materials that have allowed our young people to fall in love with Jesus and His Church.

While we currently have materials for ages 3 to 6, we are now working to expand our atrium to include the materials needed for 6 to 9-year-old children. The hands-on materials, which focus on Scripture passages and specific moments of our Catholic Liturgy, are mostly made by hand. We welcome the participation of our whole parish community in preparing the materials and special environment for our children.

If you would like to contribute your time and talent in creating materials — particularly woodworking — volunteering in the atrium, or you would like to donate materials or funds for materials, please contact Kelsie Thomas at the office at 918-582-6247, ext. 112 or email kthomas@tulsacathedral.com. Please pray for the children of our parish and all those who are being called to this ministry!