Emmanuel Church, Athens, GA: Children's Ministry

CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration
The lead catechists, Katherine Barrow (Level I), Bobbie Brandenburg (Level II) and Kerry Hogan (Level III) are looking forward to welcoming the children to the atrium.

Please take a moment to complete the registration form for each child. Click here to register.

Contact Martha for more information.


Young Lambs (Nursery) Experienced caregivers are trained in health and safety and have met Diocesan requirements for Safeguarding God's Children. Children 2 years and up are introduced to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an approach to children's formation, through Young Lambs by trained catechists. Our wonderful and loving nursery workers are ready to welcome your little ones to the Young Lambs Nursery during the 10:30 am service. Please RSVP to reserve your spot. Ages: Under 4 years Time: 10:15 am to 11:45 am We will be following the CDC guidelines for Child Care Programs, as well as the Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth. Please contact Martha to register. Children's Faith Formation Children three years through fifth grade participate in a Montessori-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program each Sunday beginning in September and continuing through May. Children gather at 9:30am in the atrium and rejoin their families at the sign of the peace for Holy Eucharist. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd allows children the opportunity to grow in their relationship with God through a deep engagement in scripture and liturgy with the guidance of highly trained catechists. We offer three levels, Level 1 ages 3 to 6 years old, Level II ages 6 to 9 years old and Level III for 4th and 5th grades. For more information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd please contact Martha. Family Events Throughout the year there are family and parish wide events and socials for families to connect and provide support to one another. Some of our favorite events are Sundaes on Sunday, Low Country Boil, Advent Wreath Making, Stories with Saint Nicholas, Kings and Cakes to celebrate Epiphany, The Great Pancake Supper and Burning of the Palms, Easter Egg Hunt and more.

We welcomed our children back! Backpack Sunday. It was great to see the children come forth to have their backpacks blessed. We pray for a safe and blessed year. A big thanks to everyone who made VBS possible this year. Below are the Prayer Tables that our catechesis' family set up Advent Wreath Making by some of our Emmanuelite families Thank you to everyone who purchased, donated, wrapped, made cards and said a prayer for our Angel Tree and ACCA this year. It was a little different, but we were overwhelmed with EVERYONES generosity. Even tho we could not do in-person Mardi Gras/Pancake Supper, our families enjoyed gathering at home: The Terrell's shared their experience. The Niolon's shared with us their Pancake Supper. Prayer Garden: Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us.