Realizing the first catechists in any child’s life are the parents and other family members with whom he or she lives, we offer the Family Catechesis Model to our faith formation program. The sessions are led in English on Sunday mornings and in Spanish (with a Bilingual component for the children) on Friday evenings.
This program is for families with children from First Grade to Sixth Grade. Sundays from 8:45 – 10:15 am, families (English) attend the in-person sessions.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, families (Spanish) attend the in-person sessions.
Twice a month, families will be provided with resources to nurture their faith in their homes --- the Domestic Church.
Conscientes de que los primeros catequistas en la vida de cualquier niño son sus padres y otros miembros de la familia con quienes vive, ofrecemos el Modelo de Catequesis Familiar en nuestro programa de formación en la fe. Las sesiones se imparten en inglés los domingos por la mañana y en español (con un componente bilingüe para los niños) los viernes por la noche.
Este programa está dirigido a familias con niños de primer a sexto grado.
Los domingos, de 8:45 a 10:15 a. m., las familias (en inglés) asisten a las sesiones presenciales.
Los viernes, de 6:30 a 8:00 p. m., las familias (en español) asisten a las sesiones presenciales.
Dos veces al mes, se proporcionarán a las familias recursos para cultivar su fe en sus hogares: la Iglesia Doméstica.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a distinct Montessori-based approach to Christian formation, through which children as young as three form deep, lifelong relationships with Christ. Young children learn best by actively engaging their whole bodies and all their senses. Originating in Rome in the 1950s, CGS engages children in age-appropriate, beautifully crafted hands-on materials, based on Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy. The children immerse themselves in a quiet, retreat-like environment.
CGS at St.Rose educates children in The Catholic Faith, from the ages of 3 through 9. It has the approval of Bishop Jaime Soto, whom we quote: “The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd meets or exceeds the catechetical requirements for children to first receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion …” Nov 2, 2011
La Catequesis del Buen Pastor (CGS) es un enfoque único de formación cristiana basado en el método Montessori, a través del cual los niños, desde los tres años, establecen relaciones profundas y duraderas con Cristo. Los niños pequeños aprenden mejor cuando participan activamente con todo su cuerpo y todos sus sentidos. Originaria de Roma en la década de 1950, la CGS involucra a los niños con materiales prácticos, bellamente elaborados y adecuados a su edad, basados en las Sagradas Escrituras y la liturgia. Los niños se sumergen en un ambiente tranquilo, similar al de un retiro. El programa CGS de St. Rose educa a los niños en la fe católica, desde los 3 hasta los 9 años. Cuenta con la aprobación del obispo Jaime Soto, a quien citamos: «La Catequesis del Buen Pastor cumple o supera los requisitos catequéticos para que los niños reciban por primera vez los sacramentos de la Reconciliación y la Sagrada Comunión…». 2 de noviembre de 2011
Faith formation is a lifelong process that involves heart, mind, and soul, nurturing a transformative relationship with God and shaping interactions with the world. It is a continuous journey of learning, growth, and engagement in faith practices. Faith formation is not just about mastering knowledge or skills but rather practicing in the education work of God’s Spirit among believers. It includes understanding and reason, which inform our experience of faith, and is informed by Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition.
- Our Hearts Burning Within Us, USCCB
St. Rose of Lima Parish’s mission states: “We are called, by virtue of our Baptism and guided by the Holy Spirit, to be Disciples of Jesus.” Our faith formation is rooted in—and flows from—Jesus’ teaching and love. It welcomes every age and generation, supports growth within the home, and encourages active participation in the life of our Church. Through prayer, Scripture, and the everyday kindness we show one another, we learn to listen for Christ’s voice and follow Him more closely.
As Pope Francis reminds us, “the home is the Domestic Church.” Home is the first and most important place where faith is learned and lived, and where a child often first encounters Jesus Christ. When families place Christ at the center of their lives, they grow closer to one another, build a strong foundation of faith, and come to see that their love is rooted in God’s love. Even in busy weeks and difficult seasons, His presence steadies us, and our Catholic faith strengthens and unites our families.