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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.

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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 two Level I Atrium Sessions on Wednesdays and 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 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.

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Atrium

Church of St. Patrick's Atrium

Christmas Picture with 3 and 4 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium

3 & 4 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium

Baptism Area

Baptism Area

Art Supplies Shelf, Water & Cleaning Supplies Area

Art Supplies Shelf, Water & Cleaning Supplies Area

Altar Area

Altar Area

Prayer Corner

Prayer Corner

5 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium

5 Year Old Children in the CGS Atrium

The Good Shepherd Area

The Good Shepherd Area

Preparing Cruets, Chalice, and Gestures Area

Preparing Cruets, Chalice, and Gestures Area

Sign of the Cross Area

Sign of the Cross Area

Paschal Mysteries Area

Paschal Mysteries Area

Practical Life Shelves

Practical Life Shelves

Infancy Narratives Shelves

Infancy Narratives Shelves

Land of Israel, Geography, and Pentecost

Land of Israel, Geography, and Pentecost

Liturgical Colors, Vestments, Calendar Shelves

Liturgical Colors, Vestments, Calendar Shelves

Kingdom of God Shelves

Kingdom of God Shelves

Church of St. Patrick

6820 St. Patrick's Lane   |   Edina, MN 55439

Parish Office 952.941.3164

contact@stpatrick-edina.org

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