Children's Faith Formation

Trinity Catholic School
(Pre-K through 8th Grade) 
706 E. Brevard Street
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Tel: 850-222-0444

St. John Paul II Catholic High School

5100 Terrebone Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Tel: 850-201-5744

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Click below to access the Christ in Us portal:

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 FORMED is a revolutionary online platform that provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks, and video-based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, Sophia Institute Press, and
St. Paul Center—right at your fingertips!
 
Looking for Catholic content for your children?  They have that too!
 

1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. Select your parish (if you type in “Good Shepherd” you will see our name/address in drop down menu)
3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check your email account for a link to begin using FORMED

Programs/ Sacraments:   Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained  (currently covers 2 years of topics centered around “Knowing the Faith” (10 episodes) and “Living the Faith” (10 episodes)
 
Programs/Faith Formation:  The Wild Goose: Discover a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit (15 episodes; excellent teachings on the nature of the Holy Spirit, as well as the gifts & fruits of the Spirit, and discipleship;
The Footprints of God with Stephen Ray (10 episodes)
 
Programs/Current Topics:  Pass it On (15 episodes) is a series of presentations for parents who want to equip their children well for their life’s journey.
 
Movies/Kids:
Brother Francis (11 episodes for Kindergarten – 3^rd Grade)
The Saints and Heroes Collection (10 episodes – elementary aged children)
 

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES for Catholic
e-learning for children

Sadlier Publishers (our Grade 1-5 books at Good Shepherd are from Sadlier
www.sadlier.com/religion/blog
www.sadlier.com/religion/resources?mixquery=mix  (Many pages you can scroll through)
www.sadlier.com/religion/liturgical-seasons
 
TeachingCatholicKids.com  
teachingcatholickids.com/?ref=hplink
 
St. Mary’s Press – Resources  
www.smp.org/resourcecenter
 
CatholicMom.com  
http://catholicmom.com/
 
MyCatholicKids.com is waving their fee during the COVID-19 crisis  
mycatholickids.com/ 

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Visit the Parent's Corner web page for the Religious Education Handbook (General Policies & Information) as well as additional resources.

Are you a catechist, or interested in becoming one? Be sure to visit the Catechist Corner web page for more information and great resources.

Baptism

For infants - classes are held the first Sunday of each month for registered parishioners. Call the Parish Office at 850-893-1837 for more information and to register.

For children - see Children's Initiation below.
 

First Communion / First Reconciliation

Both sacraments are celebrated in grade 2, or when a child is ready (must be 7 or older). There is a prerequisite of one year of religious education prior to receiving First Communion and First Reconciliation.
 

Confirmation

Confirmation classes are available for students in Grade 8 or above and Trinity Catholic School students. Confirmation is celebrated in Grade 9, or when a child is ready (must be in Grade 9 or above). Visit the Confirmation Program web pages for detailed information.
 

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIA for Children/Youth)

Any child or youth in grades 2-8 who has not celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) or First Reconciliation will participate in the Children's Initiation Program (RCIA for Children & Youth).

High School Catechesis is available for those who need preparation for the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation and First Reconciliation.

Good Shepherd offers additional opportunities for children to grow in their faith:

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Available each Sunday during the 10:15am and 12:00 noon Masses, children grades 1st - 4th are invited to the Parish Center to hear the weekly readings at their level.

Be sure to pick up free Mass leaflets of this week's readings for children from the bookrack. Four versions are available:

• Seeds for preschool
• Explaining God's Word for grades 1-3
• The Good News Weekly for grades 4-6
• Visions for grades 7-8

 

Sacred Heart Home Educators

A Catholic homeschooling group in Tallahassee with co-op classes at Good Shepherd on Thursday afternoons and attendance at First Friday Masses. Activities are designed to provide spiritual support and educational enrichment. For more information, contact Lori Sobeski at Lorisobeski@gmail.com.
 

Scout Religious Awards

Available for girls in grades 2-10 and boys in grades 1-5. For information, contact Diane Molitaris at groshd@gsparishtlh.org

Good Shepherd has an active and enthusiastic youth ministry to promote spiritual growth and socializing opportunities for students in grades 6-12.

• For more information contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Kelly Colangelo at    850-893-1837 or colangelok@gsparishtlh.org