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 - 4th 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 2026-2027, we currently offer 7 weekly Atrium sessions: Mondays - Thursdays with four Level I Atrium Sessions on Mondays - Thursdays and with three Level II Atrium Sessions offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These sessions are designed to be once-a-week for 90-minutes.
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 as a 1st grader so he/she will be ready to prepare for the Sacraments in our Level II Atrium during our 2027-2028 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
 3 & 4 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium |  Baptism Area |  Art Supplies Shelf, Water & Cleaning Supplies Area |  Altar Area |  Prayer Corner |
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 5 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium |  The Good Shepherd Area |  Preparing Cruets, Chalice, and Gestures Area |  Sign of the Cross Area |  Paschal Mysteries Area |
 Practical Life Shelves |  Infancy Narratives Shelves |  Land of Israel, Geography, and Pentecost |  Liturgical Colors, Vestments, Calendar Shelves |  Kingdom of God Shelves |