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Growing Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
WE NEED MORE ASSISTANTS!
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a hands-on, Montessori based, method of formation for children that seeks to meet the development and spiritual needs of the children of our parish communities. The parishes of St. Bernard, Christ King, and St. Pius X parishes have been implementing CGS for the last 7 years. Within this time, about 150 children per year, have time to listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd, Jesus, in their lives every week. The children’s responses are filled with joy and discovery!
We are at the point in the development of our program where we need more adults to commit to supporting the work of CGS as catechists and assistant catechists.
Unlike other religious education programs, we do have to limit space in our prepared environments to effectively meet the individual needs of each child. To grow and provide more sessions each week, we especially require more assistants to support our lead catechists.WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT CATECHIST DO?
An assistant catechist is in the environment to offer support to the lead catechist and children. An assistant commits to a particular weekly Atrium session, comes a few minutes early, helps to prepare the Atrium environment with the necessary supplies, redirects children as necessary during the Atrium session, and stays a few minutes after to help tidy up the environment.WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
You would commit to a weekly, hour and a half Atrium session along with some prep time and clean up time before and after the session (around 2 hours total). We are especially in need of an assistant in Atria on Sunday morning (9:00-10:15am), Sunday afternoon (1:00-2:30pm), and Monday afternoon (4:15-5:45pm).
WHAT TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
The requirements are simple—you should like to work with children and be open to helping them listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd. Specific training on how to prepare the environment and positive discipline strategies will be provided. You also need to attend an Archdiocese Safe Environment course, have a background check completed, and sign the Archdiocese Ethical Code of Standards.
Get additional information from Samantha El-Azem Director of Children's Ministry.
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School Supply Collection
August 3-18
• CRAYONS • PENCILS • PENS • MARKERS • COLORED PENCILS • RULERS • ERASERS • GLUE STICKS • HIGHLIGHTERS • POCKET FOLDERS • BACKPACKS • NOTEBOOKS (WIDE OR COLLAGE RULE) • PAPER (WIDE OR COLLAGE RULE) • CASH DONATIONS
Please drop donations in bins located at either church entrance. Supplies will be donated to Saint Catherine School located at 2647 North 51st Street in Milwaukee. Thank you for supporting the children and their families through this drive! Your generosity has, and continues to provide much needed help to those in need!
Human Concerns Committee
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Bring your family and enjoy some CK Fun in the sun! All new, current and prospective families are welcome. RSVP Today.
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School Uniform Resale
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Read important updates on the upcoming merger of Saint Bernard and Christ King.
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Celebrate Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
CELEBRATE NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK FROM JULY 21 - JULY 27!
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a Natural Family Planning Coordinator and a variety of resources to serve you and your family? Connect today for a FREE consultation!
- Tori Franke, NFP Coordinator | 414-758-2241 | franket@archmil.org
To learn more about NFP, finding a method that works for you, and resources for education, healthy cycles or medical support for women and adolescent girls, contact Tori or visit
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Help our Campus Garden Beds Stay Hydrated
We’re looking for helpers to water our beautiful garden beds around campus. Volunteers Ron Jankowski and Cindy Schmidt have devoted countless hours over the years attending to our campus plantings and are in need of some helping hands this summer. If you are able to offer assistance, EMAIL CINDY OR EMAIL THE PARISH.
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Christ King School provides students a joyful environment, family atmosphere and solid Catholic foundation for future learning.
We have flexible K3 & K4 options; half and full day.
SCHEDULE A SUMMER TOUR!
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Reading Tutor Volunteer Opportunity (Seton Happy Readers)
If you enjoy working with children and are looking for a way to make a lasting difference in a child’s life, this could be the perfect volunteer opportunity. No experience necessary.
Volunteers share approximately two hours, one day per week, to help students enhance their reading skills. Each tutor works one-on-one with the same three students throughout the school year, so meaningful relationships can develop. It is a rewarding experience and a beautiful way to live our faith.
Beginning in September 2024, volunteer tutors are needed at the following Seton Schools:
- St. Catherine (51st and Center St.)
- St. Rafael (S. 32nd St. and Lincoln)
- St. Margaret Mary (92nd and Capitol Drive)
- Catholic East (N. Murray Ave. and E. Greenwich Ave.)
- Northwest Catholic (N. 41st and Good Hope Rd.)
- Prince of Peace (S. 25th and Scott St.)
- Our Lady Queen of Peace (2733 W. Euclid Ave.)
- Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy (1227 S.116th St.)
Training, materials, and staff give volunteers the support they need to succeed. Questions? email Mary Beth Driscoll