Level 1 CGS Atrium will be for children aged 3 through Kindergarten. Level 2 CGS Atrium will be for children in 1st through 3rd grades. Level 3 CGS Atrium will be for children in 4th through 6th grades who are continuing in CGS. Older Grades (4th - 8th) use the Faith and Life curriculum.
Most classes will meet on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm. Our classes run from mid-September through mid-May.
Spaces in the Atrium classes are limited, and registration does not guarantee your child a spot. However, we appreciate your interest and will try to accommodate as many children as possible.
What is the Cost for the 2024-2025 School year? Grades PreK - 4th, CGS Atrium: $350 Grades 4th - 8th: $50 Active parishioners of St. Jerome's will receive a 50% discount. Sibling discounts and need-based scholarships are also available.
Religious Education at St. Jerome’s The Religious Education program is provided for children in grades preK through eight who are attending public and non-Catholic schools, or who are home-schooled. They are instructed about their Catholic faith in weekly evening classes during the school year from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the church or school building. The Religious Education Program provides assistance and support to parents in preparing children for the reception of the sacraments of Penance, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, as well as ongoing Christian formation.
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (also called “CGS” or “Atrium”)? The Atrium is a beautiful space prepared for children where contemplation and wonder are at the heart. The Atrium offers the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ( see brief video), a Catholic Montessori religious education program founded on the Scriptures and the Liturgy of the Church. Through hands-on work and joyful contemplation, the children are invited to nourish their relationship with Jesus and to deepen their love for His Church.