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The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
An approach to the religious formation of children. It is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. Children gather in an "Atrium," a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beautiful materials that they use.
History
Learn about the rich history of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Contact & Registration
The Church of St. Patrick is always accepting new children aged 3 years old - 3rd grade. Children are welcome to start any time of the year as this program is a hands-on 1:1 teaching model & not classroom style.
This teaching year of 2025-2026, we currently offer 5 weekly Atrium sessions: Mondays - Thursdays with three Level I Atrium Sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and with two Level II Atrium Sessions offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These sessions are designed to be once-a-week for 90-minutes during after school hours.
If you have a 1st or 2nd grader and you wish for him/her to receive the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Reconciliation, we need to get him/her started this year so he/she will be ready to prepare for the Sacraments in our Level II Atrium during our 2026-2027 teaching year.
Contact Cinthia Biros, CGS Level I & II Certified Catechist at cbiros@stpatrick-edina.org or
952-767-0948 with questions.
Atrium
Church of St. Patrick's Atrium
 5 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium |  3 & 4 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium |  St. Patrick's Prayer Corner |  St. Patrick's Model Altar & Liturgical Shelf |  St. Patrick's Practical Life Shelves |
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 St. Patrick's Land of Israel & Art Supplies |  St. Patrick's Kingdom of God & Gestures Altar |  St Patrick's Good Shepherd |  St. Patrick's Infancy Narratives & Geography |  St Patrick's Baptism Corner |