We are grateful and full of joy to be able to offer faith formation to all children ages 3 through High School. Below is a short description of each of the offerings as well as a sample schedule for when our classes meet. Questions: contact Jennifer Greger at jgreger@stpetersnsp.org or      651-777-8304 or Barb Waldorf at bwaldorf@stpetersnsp.org.
 

Catechesis of The Good Shepherd

This hands-on Montessori program focuses on Sacred Scripture and Liturgy, allowing the children to hear, ponder and celebrate the mysteries of the Cathoic faith and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Children learn in a room, called an Atrium, that has been specifically designed and set apart for them. Children in grade 2 will prepare for the sacramnets of Confession and Communion. Children seeking Sacramnetal preparation who have not been enrolled in a CGS program for grade 1 will be placed in a classroom setting using Jesus Our Life from the Faith and Life Series published by Ignatius Press.

Preschool, Kindergarten, and grades 1, 2, and 3 classes are offered on Wednesdays at 6pm-7:30pm

Grades 4 and 5

Following Credo: I Believe the fifth book of the Faith and Life Series from Ignatius Press, students will be guided to focus on God and His Church through the Creed we profess. Catechists will help the children dig more deeply into the truth of our faith by reviewing portions of the Old Testament, the Life of Christ, and the early Church. Students will be assisted to better know Jesus and encouraged to respond to His call. This class is offered on Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm.

Fellowship of the keys

All students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th are invited to join this faith formation experience that is guided by a simple rule: Jesus gives us something in every moment; if we can't see it, we pray about it; if we do see it, we share it with eachother. By following this rule during our time together,  we are helped to grow in friendship with Him and eachother.
 The fellowship of the Keys meets most Fridays, from 6:30pm-8pm. Additionally, we take two vacations together each year - summer and winter.

Confirmation

Students from grade 8-12 meet on Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm to prepare for this final Sacrament of Initiation. There are two weekend retreats (Nov. and April) as well as an oppurtunity to join other confirmation students at the Archdiocesan Youth Day in October.

High School Youth Group

All students grade 9-12 are invited to join us to share life by playing, praying, singing, and eating together. We help eachother see Christ alive in our daily lives and learn more about Him and ourselves from one another. The Youth Group meets on Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9pm. We also do charitable work and enjoy a winter and summer vacation together.