Preschool
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Director’s Message
Parishioners,
As parents or guardians, we know that you feel a tremendous burden to try to raise your children in the faith. We know you take seriously your responsibility to teach your children about God, the Sacraments, the Church and it’s traditions. We want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Your faith formation staff supports you in this responsibility. We too feel that your children are entrusted to us and support you in your role as the primary teachers of your children.
It's never too early to begin leading your chidlren through the Catholic faith, creating a way of life, walking hand in hand with our Lord Jesus Christ. From the moment of conception, your pray becomes the prayer of your child; nurturing his/her relationship with God. As you contine to nurture the body of your little ones growth, you too, are nurturing their soul.
The Faith Formation staff at SSPP is here to help you on this journey of faith with tools, programs, guidance, care, understanding, but most of all our prayer for you and your family.
In the preschool years of your little one, we have several ways to assist you:- Catechesis fo the Good Shepherd - A hands-on learning environment, called an Atrium; a room prepared for the children in which every object is to aid in their knowledge of God. It is a place of simplicity and order, prayer and work, and community. Everything in the Atrium, is appropriate to the ages and sizes of the children who gather there. The children to come into contact with materials which aid their focus to be directed toward Scripture and the Liturgy of the Church.
- Jesus & the Little Ones - Catechists share the Sunday Gospel readings with 3 - 6 year old children on their level. The program is held during the Liturgy of the Word during the 9:30 am Sunday Mass. Catechists lead the children out of Mass after a blessing from the priest and return at offertory.
In Christ’s Peace and Love,
Beth Shank
Director of Faith Formation
- Catechesis fo the Good Shepherd - A hands-on learning environment, called an Atrium; a room prepared for the children in which every object is to aid in their knowledge of God. It is a place of simplicity and order, prayer and work, and community. Everything in the Atrium, is appropriate to the ages and sizes of the children who gather there. The children to come into contact with materials which aid their focus to be directed toward Scripture and the Liturgy of the Church.