CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)
Potty trained, and up to the 5th - 6th grade (depending on what is best for your child of the older age.)

Montessori-based, 'awe and wonder' of God and our Catholic Faith. Includes Sacrament Prep for age appropriate children.  

Ages 3 to 6 will be offered on most days LEVEL 2 2nd grade through 6th are offered. Subject to available catechists.  
       
CLASSIC CATECHISM (CC)
Grades 5th & 6th
Offered on SUNDAYS at 1:30pm
Pflaum Gospel Weeklies:  VENTURE

SACRAMENTS:
*Year 1 - Sacrament of Reconciliation
Grade 2 and above

*Year 2 - Sacrament of Eucharist
Grade 3 and above; Year 1 is required.

TEENS 
SACRAMENT RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST TEEN STUDENTS: Regular COURAGEOUS or CHOSEN class registration with a separate fee added of $25.  Grade 7th and above; Year 1 is required. 

STUDENTS IN NEED OF BAPTISM
Elementary and Teens
Regular CGS, FFF, COURAGEOUS or CHOSEN class registration; Year 1 is required.
(SEE R.C.I.C. page for more info. or register choosing RCIC/RCIT and we will get back to you.)

SPECIAL NEEDS AND/OR HOMESCHOOLING
To find out how can we best serve you and your family, please contact us.

KIDS WITH SACRAMENTS-
GRADES 4th, 5th &  & 6th
LIFE LONG LEARNERS

FAITH FORMATION FEES and REQUIREMENTS: 

• Annual fees per child vary depending upon the Faith Formation Program. Please see each program for specific fees.
• Payment plans offered.
• Additional annual fee of $45 per child applies for those not registered as a parish family with the HNJ Catholic Community and desiring to enroll in our Faith Formation Program(s); and, no multiple child discounts offered.
• Outside Parish formation requires a letter from Home Parish, DRE and Pastor; giving permission to obtain formation and sacrament elsewhere. 
• $25 late fee per child, per Faith Formation Program, applies to enrollment after August 10th.
• Additional fees may also apply. 

All classes are held at the Olive Avenue Campus.
Our First Communion Masses and Retreat Rehearsals are held at both campuses.

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:  Pre-K - 3rd grade
  • Unique, child-sized learning space called "the Atrium"
  • Montessori-style methodology
  • Hands-on activities based in Scripture stories and Catholic theology
  • Develops each child's relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd
  • Fosters prayer, sacred silence, and an appreciation of the Mass
  • includes Sacrament preparation
  • scroll down for photos of children learning in the Atrium
• Traditional Formation Classes:  4th - 6th grades
  • Continuing scripture and faith studies after First Communion
• Homeschool Options
• Special Needs Options
• Payment Plans
• Discounts for Families with Multiple Children

During Covid19, pray along with us for our families to draw closer to God, the Church and encounter Jesus in a special way in the ‘zoom’ atrium prayer and meditating formative time.
We walk with you during this difficult time of isolation but await in HOPE!

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD SESSIONS are weekly sessions beginning the week of September 2oth, 2020 and meet weekly (dependant on the age of the child) up to 1.5 hours! Due to Covid19, sessions are on Zoom with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium presentations pre-recorded and viewed together on zoom. We are planning 8 week semesters, while the first class session is in person, outdoors, in the Parish parking lot at Olive. At this 'in car' drive in session we will hand out the Art & Work materials for the students, and the weekly Work of the Child for the Parents. Both packets come with instructions and zoom class schedule and syllabi.
Our informative zoom Parent Orientations is a must!
ALL PARENT ORIENTATIONS are vital yearly, in person or on zoom.
We held 8 sessions in August and September.
No student may attend ZOOM class without the Parent attending Parent Orientation. 

HOMESCHOOL IS OPEN AND AVAILABLE

Keep in mind, it is permissible to miss two classes per year.