Elementary & Middle School

Early Childhood
Elementary & Middle School
Catechesis of the Good Shephard (CGS)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Order of Christian Initiation for Children
Vacation Bible School

Grades 1–7 use the Christ Our Life series to help children integrate their faith into daily life by learning God’s Word and recognizing Jesus as the center of their lives.

The program weaves together doctrine, Scripture, and Tradition, encouraging prayer and fostering a personal relationship with Christ. It supports families as essential partners in spiritual growth, offering tools to turn learned faith into lived faith. Children become fully catechized, gaining a strong understanding of the faith and a heart for service.

Each unit begins with Scripture and includes prayer at the start and end of each lesson, reinforcing God’s presence. Lessons include individual and communal prayer, with family resources such as Building Family Faith, Things to Do at Home, Reach Out, and Family Features to support learning at home.

Class Times

First Grade

First Graders can choose to attend Faith Formation classes on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM. Through learning of the goodness of God, and the love of Jesus, the children respond to God in friendship and prayer. View the overview of the entire year here.

Students need to be six-years-old by September 1st or in the First Grade at their regular school to enter. First Grade is a prerequisite for receiving the Sacraments in 2nd Grade.

Click here for more information about CGS.

Second Grade

Second Grade classes are offered on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM.  The preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion begins in First Grade and the Sacraments normally take place in the Second Grade. Weekly attendance in the First and Second Grade Faith Formation classes is part of the preparation process.

For an overview of the year, click here.

Grades 3-5

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades meet on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM.

3rd Grade overview of the year, click here.

4th Grade overview of the year, click here.

5th Grade overview of the year, click here

Grades 6, 7 & 8

Missed Class Policy

If a class is missed, the student can go to Loyola University Press: Christ our Life for the make up. Simply click here and follow these steps:

  1. Choose the Grade and the Chapter that was missed.
  2. Take the test after reading the chapter with a parent.
  3. Email the test to the parent who will then forward the email to the child’s Catechist or the Faith Formation Director.

To find out more about what your child is learning each week, go to the Home Learning Guide for the specific Grade and Chapter your child is on.