Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Catechesis of the Good ShepherdGood Shepherd enrollment will open in August 2026!
All families enrolling MUST be registered with Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Please click here to register with our parishHoly Trinity Good Shepherd Programs
Level I CGS (ages 3-6)
Level II CGS (ages 6-9; Typically, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Grade)
Level CGS (ages 9-11; Typically, 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade)
(Adult volunteers receive a full discount on (1) child's registration)Contact:
Dianna Parker - [email protected], (210) 497-4145
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GOOD SHEPHERD REGISTRATION (FALL 2026)
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The Good Shepherd Program at Holy Trinity is a beautiful and highly sought-after faith formation experience. Due to its hands-on, Montessori-style approach and small class sizes (only 10 students per session), space is very limited, and classes fill very quickly.
To ensure a smooth enrollment process, we are opening registration in three phases:- Early Registration 1 (exact date TBA): Open to children of current catechists and classroom assistants. The registration link will be emailed directly.
- Early Registration 2 (exact date TBA): Open to returning families who were enrolled in the Good Shepherd program last year. The registration link will be emailed directly.
- General Registration (exact date TBA): Open to new families. Registration will open online at 10:00am.
Please note that due to the small class sizes, many Good Shepherd classes are already full from early registration. We understand this can be disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding as we prioritize volunteers and returning families.
If your preferred Good Shepherd class is full:- We encourage you to add your child to the waitlist
- Please also register for one of our Traditional Elementary Faith Formation classes
Our Traditional Elementary classes use an exciting curriculum (Discover! Finding Faith in Life) from Saint Mary’s Press. Traditional elementary classes will be centered around the Bible and instruction is tailored to help children explore Scripture in engaging, age-appropriate ways. It’s a wonderful alternative for families who may not secure a spot in the Good Shepherd program. Our team is thrilled to offer Discover! Finding Faith in Life and we're confident that our families will find this curriculum enriching and fruitful.
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VOLUNTEER WITH GOOD SHEPHERD!
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Our Good Shepherd program can only happen with the support of generous volunteers like you! We’re looking for caring and enthusiastic teens, young adults, and adults to help guide our students as they grow in their faith.
If you're interested in volunteering this year, please fill out our volunteer interest form and our team will be in touch soon!
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GOOD SHEPHERD DESCRIPTION
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a unique and beautiful faith formation program for children, rooted in Scripture, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational philosophy of Montessori.
Designed especially for young children, CGS invites them into a deep, personal relationship with Jesus — the Good Shepherd — through hands-on experiences and quiet reflection. Sessions take place in a peaceful, specially prepared space called the Atrium, where children can explore their faith at their own pace using child-sized materials and real-life symbols from the Church’s liturgy.
In the Atrium, children might:- Work with a miniature altar to learn about the parts of the Mass
- Hear and wonder about stories from the Bible, like the Parable of the Good Shepherd
- Light a candle and spend time in silent prayer
Holy Trinity offers Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-12) for the children of our parish. For more information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, click here.
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Dianna Parkerdiannaholytrinitysat.orgCoordinator of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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