"The Atrium" is the name for the prepared environment offered to the children in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), our newest children's ministry program at SVdP serving 3 years old thru 1st graders. 

From the National CGS website (www.cgsusa.org)
"The 3-6 year-old child is particularly capable of receiving and enjoying the most essential elements of our faith - the announcement of God's love especially experienced through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who died and is risen. Materials (Montessori style) on the life of Jesus Christ and his teachings help to make the mystery of God concrete for the child. The heart of the catechesis for children under six revolves around the Parable of the Good Shepherd. Jesus announces that he is the Good Shepherd who calls each one by name. The sheep listen to the voice of the Shepherd and follow him." 

We will have Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 'Atrium' clasess offered on Sundays at 9:00 -10:15 AM and 10:45 -12:00 PM and Wednesdays 5:30 -6:45 PM. This year's classes will have spaces for 10 children each time. Classes started the 1st week of October 2021.  Anyone interested in learning more about this amazing new program or has any  questions please contact Michal TIncup (mtincup@svdpcc.org).