Our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is growing in numbers by the day! As we open registration, I am praying there is enough room for all our returning families as well as our new families. The number of atrium sessions has grown again, with four Level I sessions, three level II sessions and one Level III session. Let's hope when all the "flowers are all planted" the program blooms nicely!
Please continue to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we plan our Level III space this summer. Our space space seemed huge three years ago, but now the process of adding an addition atrium seems daunting. I place great hope in God's unfolding plan. So far His plans are far exceeded my imagination and expectation!
Please continue your Mass routine this summer. Scripture and liturgy are key partners in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The Mass is a very important part of participation in the program. The children need to attend Mass faithfully, to offer God their love, praise and thanksgiving, but also to help them understand all that is presented in the atrium. It would be wonderful to give them time to continue pondering all they learned this year during the summer. We all need the graces and blessings we receive by attending Mass faithfully and receiving Jesus in the Eucharist. Young children need it to grow in faith and develop a relationship with our heavenly Father.
Ms. Virginia and I will be off for a few days of Level III training this August and I suspect we'll be in the atrium quite a bit figuring out the space. My only prayer is that we can make it all work. I am looking forward to working with some of our wonderful Level II children who are ready for more challenging presentations!