Our primary catechesis for children begins in Kindergarten. For our children, we use the Image of God series and Faith and Life series, published by Ignatius Press. Our catechists are all volunteers and include university students as well as parishioners of all ages. Junior catechist positions are also available.

In addition, we offer have a primary-level Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium: a Montessori-based program where children begin their religious education at age 3 or 4, and stay with the program for 3 years.

Blessed with children younger than "program" age? Watch for news about summer camps and check out resources for families!

2019-2020 Registration now open.

2019-2020 Dates (Updated 8/18/19)

ALL POSTED DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PLEASE READ EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS.
For weather-related closures, we follow Charlottesville City Schools.

2019

• Sunday, September 1: Noon-3, Kick-Off Picnic at Darden Towe!
• Sunday, Sept 8: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. All parents of K-5 students must attend a parent meeting in the Church Hall (our current worship space) at 11:00am. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Sept 15: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Sept 22: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Sept 29: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• NO RE/YM Sunday, Oct 6 (UVA Reading Days)
• Sunday, Oct 13: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. All parents of prospective First Communicants (including those who attend parish classes, CCS, are homeschooled, or are older than 2^nd grade and preparing to receive) must attend a parent meeting in the Church Hall (our current worship space) at 11:00am. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Oct 20: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Oct 27: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Friday, Nov 1-Saturday, Nov 2: Confirmation Retreat
• Sunday, Nov 3: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Nov 10: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Nov 17: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, November 24: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• NO RE/YM Sunday, December 1^st: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
• Sunday, Dec 8: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass. This is the last day our programs will meet in 2019!

FIRST RECONCILIATION DATE: TBA!

 2020

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT DATE: TBA!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REHEARSAL DATE: TBA!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATE: TBA!

CONFIRMATION DATE: TBA!

• Sunday, Jan 26: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Feb 2: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Feb 9: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Feb 16: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Feb 23: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Mar 1: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• NO RE/YM Sunday, Mar 8 (UVA Spring Break)
• Sunday, Mar 15: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Mar 22: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Mar 29: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• NO RE/YM, Sunday, Apr 5: BLESSED PALM SUNDAY!
• NO RE/YM, Sunday, Apr 12: BLESSED EASTER!
• Sunday, Apr 19: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, Apr 26: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass.
• Sunday, May 3: Our formation programs for children and youth meet this Sunday! Religious Education (K-5) meets 10:45-11:45 in the classrooms. Youth Ministry (Middle School, EDGE & High School, Life Teen) meets after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass. This will be our last meeting for the academic year!

ALL POSTED DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE READ EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS.