religious education

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 24th, 2008

Intentionally working to change hearts for God

Catechesis of the

Good Shepherd detailed information

RE Calendar

Faith First Legacy Edition Wins CPA Award!

Faith First Legacy Edition Parish has been awarded the 2007 First Place Award for Best Educational Books by the Catholic Press Association.

From the award citation: "This series for grades kindergarten through junior high (is) the "spiral" approach to learning the Catholic faith. Rather than one subject, each pillar of the Catechism is developed on every grade level in age appropriate ways.

The text is well-written, the graphics are pleasing to the eye, (and) the additional resources such as assessment tools and on-line support are most welcome. Chapter lesson plans make it easy for first-time parents (and) catechists."

Thank You to our many loyal parish and school customers for your continued support.

Religious Education Packet

Registration Forms

Joy Jaeger

Director of

Education & Faith Formation

303) 973-3969 x 232

Jan Niccoli

Coordinator of

Elementary Religious Education

(303) 973-3969 x231

Religious Education:

Preschool-6th Grade

Parish-based Religious Education Program

The Parish-based R.E. program 1st through 6th grade is held on site Tuesdays at 4:30-5:45pm and Wednesdays at 4:30-5:45pm & 6:00-7:15pm, September through April.

Preschool/Kindergarten (age 4 by Sept. 15th) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or CGS classes are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:30-5:45pm, Saturdays at 5:00-6:15pm and Sundays at 9:30-10:45am. Click here for more details

Registration forms for all these programs are available in the church foyer, at the parish office, or on line. Click here for Registration Form

Denver Area Rainbows Sites:

Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80110

Site Coordinator: Leslie Stevenson, (h) 303-683-4939, las10127@qwest.net

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 N. Wadsworth, Lakewood, CO 80215

Site Coordinator: Annette Gunther, 303-466-4599

Calvary Baptist, East Hampden Ave. and South Monaco Blvd., Denver, CO 80224; Site Coordinator: 303-757-8421.

Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126,

303-791-0803; Amelia Reinkensmeyer, ameliarr2003@yahoo.com.; Erika Alpern, 303-797-2761

Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-910-3473; Site Coordinator: Lawrence Connors RScP, :) lawrence-rscp@msn.com.

Peace With Christ Christian School, 3290 S. Tower Road, Aurora, CO 80013, Site Coordinator: Suzanne M. Hueske, 303-766-7116.

Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora, CO,

80012, 303-364-1056; Site Coordinator Mary McGowan, (h) 303-617-8261

Mail to: Mary McGowen, 6379 Saddle Rock Trail South, Aurora, CO 80016

Skyline Vista Elementary, 7395 Zuni St., Denver, CO 80221. Site Coordinator: Heather Demetriou, 303-428-2300.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3550 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (9300 block of South University); Site Coordinators: Mona Stephens (h) 303-794-3794, monamonaco@comcast.net; Christy Boyle, 303-794-2683, ext. 114, cboyle@st-andrew-umc.com St. Andrew UMC Rainbows will meet on Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.. Our program will begin on October 1.

St. John the Baptist, 323 Collyer St., Longmont, CO 80501.

Site Coordinator: Renee Sisney, 303-776-0737, Ext. 117

Smokey Hill United Methodist Church, 19491 E. Smokey Hill Rd., Aurora, CO 80015. Site Coordinator: Linda Ruggles, 303-690-9816, christianed@qwest.net

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The parable of the Good Shepherd is the central parable presented to the younger children- Preschool/Kindergarten (age 4 by Sept 15th.) The most essential need for a child is to be loved and protected. Through this parable they come to know Jesus as their Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. Younger children respond primarily in the peaceful enjoyment of God's presence, as called forth by the image of Christ, the Good Shepherd. It engages every aspect of the child's being and orients the child in a trusting and joyful way

The Catechist

he work of the catechist is to be spiritually prepared. Training for the catechesis is a rich personal journey that involves a considerable amount of commitment. Most catechists that receive the training are transformed. In the atrium, the primary teacher is Christ, not the catechist. Adults are asked to provide for the child's needs and, most importantly, "Become as little children." The catechist and the child listen and ponder together as they immerse themselves in the Mystery of God.

The Training

The initial training for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is intense and demands a great level of commitment. Through the training, one comes to understand and deeply appreciate our faith. Please call Marlene @ 303-978-9257 or Barb @ 303-932-0065 or Linda @303-933-9387 for details. Registration Forms

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Our Mission

We, the Catholic faith community of Light of the World, desire to be the living sign of Christ by showing love for all who grace our door and respect for the gifts they bring. We commit ourselves to the dynamic worship of God in word and sacrament, so that empowered by the Spirit we may grow in confidence to prophetically impact our culture by living out the Gospel and serving the needs of our parish and our local and global communities.

Light of the World Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Denver

Littleton, CO 80127-2060 USA