Children’s Religious Education
“By fostering and exercising a tender and strong concern for every child that comes into this world, the Church fulfills a fundamental mission: for she is called upon to reveal and put forward anew in history the example and the commandment of Christ the Lord, who placed the child at the heart of the Kingdom of God: “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” – Pope Saint John Paul II
Religious Education Pre-Kindergarten: Ages 3 – 4 Years Old
We follow the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessorian method to Catholic religious education. Our curriculum incorporates hands-on learning, integrating children into the liturgical life of the Church, and is centered on the Scriptures (including biblical geography), Liturgy, and important feasts in the Church’s Liturgical Calendar. The atrium is fully equipped to engage the child and facilitate a relationship between the child and Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.
Kindergarten – 1st Grade
We use the Word of Life curriculum, published by the Augustine Institute, which is an engaging and relevant kerygmatic catechesis through a blended learning model of textbook, online learning interactions, and engaging video enhancements. It uses a teach-the-teacher model that equips teachers to present lessons effectively and themselves to be more deeply formed in the faith as they teach. This authentic and comprehensive program provides a complete faith formation, built on the pillars of Salvation History, Christian Anthropology, Heroic Virtue, and Discipleship.
Registration for the 2024-2025 Faith Formation programs is now available! Click here to register your children for all programs. You can also register in the parish office during normal business hours.
For more information, help in registering your child, or volunteering opportunities, contact Robert at formation@holynamedenver.org.