In addition to the classroom at MLH, there is the atrium of Our Lady of Schoenstatt. This sacred space allows the children to use simple but beautiful materials which invites them to prayer and gives them the opportunity to the learn scripture and Liturgy. The founders of CGS stated that the child has the capacity to connect to God but in a different way than an adult. Through the “work of the hand”, the materials become the child’s prayer. To learn more visit www.cgsusa.org
In addition to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, the following monthly themes are also made available:
September-CGS-Orientation to the Atrium, Introduction to the Prayer Table and the Bible
Feasts: Birth of Mary, Triumph of the Cross, the Archangels
Prayers: Angel of God
October- CGS-Liturgical Colors, Sign of the Cross, Genuflection, Liturgical Calendar
Feasts: St. Therese, Guardian Angels, St. Francis of Assisi,
Our Lady of the Rosary
Prayers: Hail Mary, Glory Be, Intro to the Rosary
November-CGS-Altar I, Altar II, Altar III
Feasts: All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, Thanksgiving
Prayer: Intro to the Our Father
December- CGS-Annunciation, Visitation, Birth of Jesus and Adoration of the Shepherds
Advent, Prophecies of Light, Names, Place, Mother
Feasts: St. Nicholas, Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Service Project: Care packages prepared for a shelter
Activity: Birthday cake for Jesus
January- CGS-Presentation of Jesus, Adoration of the Magi, Christmas/Epiphany
Celebration, Mustard Seed, Precious Pearl, the Leaven, the Hidden Treasure
February- CGS- The Growing Seed, Mystery of Life and Death
Feast: Ash Wednesday, Lent
Lenten Activities
March- CGS- The Good Shepherd, The Found Sheep, Ps. 23
Feasts: St. Patrick, St. Joseph, Annunciation
Prayer: The Way of the Cross
April- CGS- City of Jerusalem, the Cenacle, Empty Tomb, Liturgy of the Light
Feasts: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday
Prayer: Divine Mercy Chaplet
May- CGS-Baptism, Eucharistic Presence, Pentecost Celebration
Feasts: St. Joseph, Month of Mary
Prayers: Rosary, Crowning of Mary
Summer-Prep of Chalice, Epiclesis, Offering, Sign of Peace, Lavabo