Christian Children’s Formation
Ages 3–5th grade
Emily von Gal
Director of Youth Formation
Christian Children’s Formation creates opportunities for our young people to build community by worshiping in the Anglican tradition and seeking to live the gospel through faith and action.
New classes will begin Sept. 8, 2024.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Christian Children’s Formation is offered for children ages 3 years through 5th grade following the principals and format of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Children explore scriptural and liturgical concepts led by trained catechists in a prepared environment, or atrium.
Level 1 Atrium — Preschool and Kindergarten ages 3–5K
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I children meet in the Atrium of the Good Shepherd. Here children are introduced to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and deepen their relationship with God through liturgical works and scripture specially selected for the young child. We meet each Sunday morning during the program year from 10:10–11 am.
Level 2 Atrium — 1st–3rd Grade
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II children meet in the Atrium of the True Vine where children continue to explore their relationship with Christ and their role in helping fulfill God's Plan of Salvation. Scripture studies and liturgical works are tailored to the development of the early elementary-age child. We meet each Sunday morning during the program year from 10:10–11:30am in the Children’s Formation spaces.
Level 3 Atrium — 4th–5th Grade
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level III children meet in the Atrium of the Kingdom, where children look to the past to make sense of their place in the Plan of God. Scripture and historical studies lead to greater understanding of the liturgy through its history and development, challenging and engaging the mind of the Level 3 child. We meet each Sunday morning during the program year from 10:10–11:30 am in the Children’s Formation spaces.
Children’s Chapel
Sundays — 9 am service
While we welcome children of all ages at our worship services, at the 9 am Sunday service we provide a special opportunity for the children to receive a more tailored message during the sermon. Just before the reading of the Gospel, one of the children carries the cross to lead the others downstairs for Children’s Chapel. When they return, two of the children have the opportunity to bring the bread and wine up to be blessed for communion — an act of offering on behalf of the whole congregation.
Special Events
Wednesday Night Christian Formation
Christmas Pageant
Easter Egg Hunt
Vacation Bible School
The Sheepfold
The Sheepfold is the weekly communication from Children’s Christian Formation at Holy Trinity. These emails contain virtual formation offerings, helpful links and ideas for formation at home, and information about upcoming Christian Formation events. Sign up here to receive the Sheepfold weekly email. Click here to view past issues of The Sheepfold.
Become a Catechist
Catechists receive 90–100 hours of training per level from trained CGS Formation Leaders. These courses provide a rich background in scripture, liturgy, and theology as well as essential Montessori teaching theory. Contact Emily if you would like more information or to be trained at a catechist.
