Genesis Kids
The Genesis Kids’ programme runs on Sundays during the first half of the 9am mass and is a wonderfully nurturing place for young children to begin their journey with Christ. For children from ages 1 –7, there are two groups (for 2–4s and 5–7s) and they return to the church at the offertory.
Material is prepared by our kids’ co-ordinators and the sessions are run by four volunteer parents per session who share a child-friendly version of the Sunday Gospel. They sing bible songs, pray and do an activity which they present to Father Chiedza when they return to the church at the offertory.
Family Fun Days are also hosted quarterly on Saturday or Sunday mornings.
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd (Grades 1–5)
Good Shepherd is a sensorially rich experience for children from the ages of 3 –12 years. It gives them the opportunity to grow in the love and knowledge of God. Rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori, the children gather in a dedicated room, (the Atrium), which contains simple, yet beautiful materials which they use to help them absorb the most essential proclamations of the Catholic faith.
We believe that God and the child have a unique relationship with each other, and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child. Children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship.
Contact Point: Kim Manson-Kullin – childrenministry@st-michaels.co.za
Genesis Kids
The Genesis Kids’ programme runs on Sundays during the first half of the 9am mass and is a wonderfully nurturing place for young children to begin their journey with Christ. For children from ages 1 –7, there are two groups (for 2–4s and 5–7s) and they return to the church at the offertory.
Material is prepared by our kids’ co-ordinators and the sessions are run by four volunteer parents per session who share a child-friendly version of the Sunday Gospel. They sing bible songs, pray and do an activity which they present to Father Chiedza when they return to the church at the offertory.
Family Fun Days are also hosted quarterly on Saturday or Sunday mornings.
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd (Grades 1–5)
Good Shepherd is a sensorially rich experience for children from the ages of 3 –12 years. It gives them the opportunity to grow in the love and knowledge of God. Rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori, the children gather in a dedicated room, (the Atrium), which contains simple, yet beautiful materials which they use to help them absorb the most essential proclamations of the Catholic faith.
We believe that God and the child have a unique relationship with each other, and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child. Children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship.
Contact Point: Kim Manson-Kullin – childrenministry@st-michaels.co.za