St. Michael Parish

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) 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. St. Mary Church and St. Michael Parish invite children, ages 3 to 6, to register (spots are limited).
 

• Informational meetings will be held at each church on September 9 and 10:
  • St. Michael: in Cotter Hall after the 4pm, 9am, & 11am Masses
  • St. Mary: in Holy Family Hall after the 9:30am Mass 
• CGS will begin on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9-10:30am.
• CGS atrium located at St. Mary Church, Newmarket. 
• For more information, please contact Susan Breton: [email protected]

Register Today!

Online registration requires credit card payment in full.  If you need an adjusted payment schedule or financial assistance, Susan will be happy to help at [email protected].
 

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What is the Atrium?

The Atrium is like a retreat house for the young child. The word “atrium” actually means “portico, or porch entrance to a large house.”
The Atrium was a term given to this space by Maria Montessori. It was chosen because, in the ancient church, the atrium was a gathering space between the Church proper and the street.
The Atrium has a similar purpose for our children, as it is a place to help them enter into full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgical and communal life of the Church.