Program Description
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Since parents are the primary educators of their children, St. Gertrude Church is thrilled to collaborate with parents in helping prepare children (generally in second grade) for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.
During monthly one-hour group parent/child Sacramental Formation sessions during October–April, parents and children will hear Scripture, CGS presentations, and be given the practical knowledge needed to receive the two aforementioned sacraments. These times of catechesis and prayer will become sacred memories for you and your child. |
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Program Elements & 2022–2023 Session Times
If your child is in second grade and attends a public or private school that does not teach Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), you need to register him or her for CGS Level 2 and Sacramental Formation. If your primary form of education is homeschooling, you need to register your child for Sacramental Formation, however, participation in CGS Level 2 is also encouraged! If your child attends St. Gertrude School, he or she will be prepared for Reconciliation and First Communion as part of their regular curriculum.
Registration for 2022-2023 Sacramental Formation is open now through June 10, 2022. Here are the session dates and times options (some dates may be adjusted throughout the year):
Registration for 2022-2023 Sacramental Formation is open now through June 10, 2022. Here are the session dates and times options (some dates may be adjusted throughout the year):
- 2nd Sundays, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
- 2nd Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.
- 3rd Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Retreats
Before each sacrament, we will host a half-day retreat for the students:
Sacrament Dates
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Cost
The cost of the program is $25/child.
2022–2023 Calendar
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Contact
Mary Beth Dickert
Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd |
Kristen Eggers
Office Coordinator |
Have questions? Interested in learning more? Contact Mary Beth Dickert at mbdickert@stgertrude.org or Kristen Eggers at kristen@stgertrude.org, or call (513) 561-5954. |
